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NOV. 14, 2024 – FREDERICTON, NB: New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) will host its inaugural Wesley Armour School of Business Speaker Series on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. This tri-campus event is open to all NBCC business students and will include an inspiring keynote address from renowned leadership and work strategist Tyler Waye, plus panel discussions with business leaders covering a range of topics surrounding ‘The Future of Work’. Students will also have the unique opportunity to network with senior executives and other community leaders. 

Join us for a thought-provoking day featuring New Brunswick industry leaders as they dive into the trends shaping the workforce of today and tomorrow.

This event is made possible by a generous $3 million gift from the Wesley and Patricia Armour Foundation to NBCC’s Going Beyond campaign. Learn more.

WHO:
The event will feature:

• Keynote Speaker: Tyler Waye, Canadian Leadership and Work Strategist
• Panelists:
  • Mary Butler, President and CEO, NBCC
  • Tammy Christopher, CEO, Omista Credit Union
  • Dallas McCready, Chief Strategy Officer, Atlantic Lottery
  • And more!

WHERE:
Delta Hotels Beausejour
750 Main Street, Moncton, NB E1C 1E6

WHEN:
Monday, Nov. 18, 2024
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. AST

Please note: Media are invited to capture the energy and insights from the Moncton location, with ideal opportunities for interviews and photos between 12 - 1 p.m. AST.

 Agenda: 

• 9 - 9:55 a.m. AST: Registration & Networking
• 10 - 10:15 a.m. AST: Opening Remarks
• 10:20 - 11:15 a.m. AST: Keynote Speaker, Tyler Waye
• 11:20 a.m. - 12 p.m. AST: Panel Discussion – Steering the Future: Insights from the C-Suite
• 12 - 12:55 p.m. AST: Networking Lunch
• 1 - 1:40 p.m. AST: Panel Discussion – Alumni Voices: Shaping the Future
• 1:45 - 2:25 p.m. AST: Panel Discussion – HR Horizons: Navigating the Future of Work
• 2:30 - 2:45 p.m. AST: Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up

Learn more and view the full agenda here.

ON-SITE CONTACT:
Charray Owen | Communications Manager
NBCC, 506-440-9105
charray.owen@nbcc.ca

MEDIA CONTACT:
Strategic Communications Team, NBCC
communications@nbcc.ca

ABOUT NBCC:
As one of New Brunswick’s largest postsecondary education institutions, NBCC drives social and economic wellbeing across the province. NBCC welcomes more than 12,000 learners each year through quality-assured, relevant training opportunities. NBCC is committed to accelerating skills development, innovating educational delivery, and reaching unprecedented numbers of New Brunswickers. Find out more at: www.nbcc.ca

ABOUT THE WESLEY ARMOUR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS:
Named after one of New Brunswick’s most prominent business leaders, and distinguished NBCC alumnus, the Wesley Armour School of Business gives students the capabilities and confidence to thrive in the business world. As the largest business school in New Brunswick, the breadth and depth of career pathways is second to none. The launch of Living Labs - spaces designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving - and a Speaker Series adds new learning opportunities to an already dynamic suite of programs.