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What Canadians Should Know about Regulated Career Colleges: Part 2

Regulated career colleges are a crucial component of the Canadian post-secondary education system, offering specialized training programs in fields such as healthcare, technology, and skilled trades. What sets regulated career colleges apart is their ability to be...

What Canadians Should Know about Regulated Career Colleges: Part 1

With inflation rising, empty supermarket shelves, and the ever-increasing costs of everyday goods, it’s obvious that Canada has a supply chain issue. This is made worse by the labour shortage in the transportation and logistics sectors of our economy.

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.

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.

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Statement by George Hood, Board Chair of NACC on the federal Fall Economic Statement

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.”

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National Association of Career Colleges and CECU Announce Alliance

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. 

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“Back to School” New Beginnings for any Generation

“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.

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