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bilingual, public network
In the
education area, Restigouche county is commendably administered
by a well-organized bilingual network that caters to students
ranging from kindergarten to the twelfth grade. Through
the New Brunswick Department of Education, the region is
divided into two districts, one francophone and one anglophone.
In June
2002, the francophone district, no. 5, catered to 2 757
students, throughout 11 schools. On the anglophone front,
district no. 15, 4 521 students were in attendance in 18
schools.
The
New Brunswick Community College in Campbellton
The
programs offered by the Community College cover many aspects
of training. CCNB-Campbellton focuses its efforts in the
fields of health, community services, clerical work as well
as secondary wood manufacturing. These programs are offered
provincially to students on a full-time basis.
The
College offers numerous services to the community. Programs
such as academic studies, literacy, second language training,
the study and certification of trades as well as management
training are available.
All
programs combine theoretical as well as practical aspects.
Many programs also offer training periods within the work
force that allow students to obtain work experience in their
prospective fields.
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The
College also offers training on a contractual basis through
custom made programs to meet the needs of employers.
The
Community College also houses the
Woodworking Center of Excellence. Opened in Campbellton,
in 1996, the Center specializes in high quality training
in secondary wood manufacturing.
This
highly specialized training is geared towards not only traditional
techniques but also the use of state of the art technologies.
Their knowledge of this technology will enable students
to endeavour in the field of value added wood.
A
university education
Post
secondary institutions such as the Université de
Moncton, as well as the University of New Brunswick and
Mount Allison University, offer satellite courses in the
region for people wanting to pursue a university education.
These courses vary depending on demand and are advertised
through the local media.
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