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APR. 28, 2025 – WOODSTOCK, NB: After months of hard work and collaboration, students from mini´«Ã½’s Plumbing, Carpentry, and Electrical programs at the Woodstock campus will proudly unveil their completed tiny home as part of their experiential learning during an open house on Tuesday, April 29 at 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Made possible by a generous $50,000 donation from Nigel Drake and his wife Carolyn, this project gave students real-world, hands-on experience and aims to address the growing need for affordable housing in the community.

The cozy, beautifully designed 14’ x 32’ home—featuring one bedroom, one bathroom, and built to modern efficiency and sustainability standards—will be open for bidding. Once sold, the proceeds will fund the next student build, creating a sustainable cycle of education and community support.

The public is invited to celebrate the next generation of skilled trades professionals and their success by stepping inside the tiny home, meeting the talented students behind every nail, wire and pipe, and experiencing the impact of community coming together under one (tiny) roof.

To learn more or find out how you can support future student-led projects, contact mini´«Ã½ Advancement at advancement@nbcc.ca or 506-371-3101.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | Celebration & speeches
4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Open house for public

WHAT: Open house event celebrating the unveiling of a tiny home built by students in mini´«Ã½’s Woodstock campus’ Plumbing, Carpentry, and Electrical programs. An initiative that aims to help create more affordable housing in the community.

WHERE: mini´«Ã½'s Woodstock Campus

WHO:

• Kirby Rushton, Dean of Trades at mini´«Ã½
• Ann Drennan, VP Academic, Innovation & Student Affairs at mini´«Ã½
• mini´«Ã½ Plumbing, Carpentry and Electrical students
• Nigel Drake, CEO of Drake Construction Ltd.

ON SITE CONTACT:

Angie Godin, Local Community Engagement Strategist at mini´«Ã½
(506) 440-1411

MEDIA CONTACT:

Strategic Communications Team, mini´«Ã½
communications@nbcc.ca

***PLEASE RSVP. PHOTO AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE***

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ABOUT mini´«Ã½:

As one of New Brunswick’s largest postsecondary education institutions, mini´«Ã½ drives social and economic wellbeing across the province. mini´«Ã½ welcomes more than 12,000 learners each year through quality-assured, relevant training opportunities. mini´«Ã½ is committed to accelerating skills development, innovating educational delivery, and reaching unprecedented numbers of New Brunswickers. Find out more at: .