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National Association of Career Colleges Responds to Federal Budget Announcements
OTTAWA, ON, NOV. 6, 2025 – The National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) and its members are concerned about the federal government’s decision to limit student funding opportunities for learners across Canada – specifically cutting off access to Canada Student...
Statement from the National Association of Career Colleges on federal election platform commitments to training
APRIL 24, 2025—OTTAWA— Michael Sangster, CEO of the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC), issued the following statement on federal parties’ platform commitments regarding workforce training programs: “NACC applauds the election platform commitments from...
Statement by Michael Sangster on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
As we commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I want to take a moment to reflect on the profound significance of this day and its relevance to our mission as educators and leaders in career development. This day is not just a moment of remembrance;...
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National Association of Career Colleges Completes National Tour Honouring Outstanding Canadians with King Charles III Coronation Medals
Nationwide ceremonies were held in March and April, celebrating the contributions of exemplary Canadians to education and community. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, ON, MARCH 30, 2025 - The National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) is proud to mark the completion...
Career Colleges, Real Results: How Rohith Landed His Dream Job in Cybersecurity
For Rohith, enrolling at Canadian College of Higher Studies wasn’t just about gaining technical skills – it was about building a career in Unix Administration from the ground up. Like many students looking to break into cybersecurity and IT, he knew he needed more...
Jamie May: A Story of Community, Care, and Excellence at Discovery College From Passion to Profession: Yani Gabriel’s Inspiring Journey as a Personal Support Worker
For Jamie May, Discovery College is more than just an educational institution; it's a catalyst for personal and professional growth. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and mentor, Jamie’s connection to the college is multifaceted. She graduated from its Practical...
Mujo Learning Systems and NACC Partner to Launch Applied AI Curriculum Programs for Higher Education
Mujo Learning Systems and the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) have announced a new partnership to deliver two turnkey curriculum programs in Applied AI Business Management and Applied AI for Digital Marketing.
National Association of Career Colleges Responds to Federal Budget Announcements
Michael Sangster, CEO of the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC), issued the following statement on federal budget announcements.
What Truth and Reconciliation Means to Me
Doris Jeanne MacKinnon is an educator, researcher, and author known for her work on Métis history and culture. With over 15 years of experience in post-secondary education, she has written extensively about Indigenous identity, resilience, and the importance of decolonizing learning spaces.
In this reflection, Doris Jeanne explores what Truth and Reconciliation means to her as a non Indigenous scholar and educator. She shares her personal journey of learning, shaped by both what she was taught and what she was not, and how this led her to study Indigenous histories and build meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities.