NACC News & Blog
NACC at the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs
On Monday, February 6, 2023 NACC CEO Michael Sangster participated in the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs’ study of a National Strategy for Veterans Employment After Service to share some of the ways that regulated career colleges are already answering the call and helping Veterans find meaningful work in their post-service careers.
Regulated Career Colleges: An Untapped Source Of Workforce Potential
As pandemic restrictions loosen back to pre-pandemic norms, post-pandemic recovery for these industries will largely depend on their ability to find the skilled labour required to fill these vacant positions.
“Back to School” On Your Own Terms And Your Own Timeline
The first week after Labour Day each year is typically thought of as “Back to School Day” in many parts of the education system in Canada. We celebrate with dinners out, sales on cell phones, laptops and clothes and pictures on the first day. It is an exciting time...
Statement by George Hood, Board Chair of NACC on the federal Fall Economic Statement
“With better access to the federal post-graduate work permit (PGWP) program in partnership with all levels of government and appropriate standards in place, all institutions, including regulated career colleges can better attract, train, and retain international talent to fill the labour shortages we face now, while supporting comprehensive, sustainable workforce development long-term.”
National Association of Career Colleges and CECU Announce Alliance
Today, the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC), the Canadian association representing Canada’s private postsecondary career colleges, joined its American counterpart, Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) in announcing a working alliance between the two organizations. The alliance will result in a closer relationship between the two, increasing the benefits available to members of both associations.
Regulated Career Colleges: An Untapped Source Of Workforce Potential
As pandemic restrictions loosen back to pre-pandemic norms, post-pandemic recovery for these industries will largely depend on their ability to find the skilled labour required to fill these vacant positions.
“Back to School” New Beginnings for any Generation
A recent study in Ontario showed that regulated career colleges’ flexible skills training programs are attracting a significant number of mature students who have children and families. The study found, 57% of learners were over the age of 30, 50% had children and 12% were single parents.
“Back to School” On Your Own Terms And Your Own Timeline
The first week after Labour Day each year is typically thought of as “Back to School Day” in many parts of the education system in Canada. We celebrate with dinners out, sales on cell phones, laptops and clothes and pictures on the first day. It is an exciting time...