NWC In the News
ABHES Visit Results in Outstanding Five-Year Reaccreditation for Nevada Career Institute
LAS VEGAS, Nevada—The Accrediting Bureau for Health Education Schools (ABHES) recently recognized Nevada Career Institute (NCI) with a five-year reaccreditation renewal. Following an extensive review process, which culminated in a two-day campus visit from ABHES evaluators, the accrediting agency awarded NCI with the longest grant possible.
Glendale Career College Receives Five-Year ABHES Reaccreditation
GLENDALE, Calif.—Following rigorous review, the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) recently awarded Glendale Career College (GCC) with a five-year reaccreditation—the longest grant possible. The recognition marked the close of a year-long process, which included an extensive self-study and culminated in a two-day campus visit from ABHES evaluators.
New Business Office Administration Program Now Enrolling at Glendale Career College
GLENDALE, Calif.—Students interested in pursuing an entry-level position in the business world can now choose to enroll in Glendale Career College’s (GCC) new Business Office Administration (BOA) Program. Designed to help individuals develop skills essential to succeed in professional business office settings, the program marks a shift from GCC’s allied health offerings.
Glendale Career College Offers Enhanced Learning Opportunities through New Mobile Simulation Laboratory
This fall, Glendale Career College (GCC) expanded its training capabilities with the launch of a new Mobile Simulation Laboratory (MSL). Designed as a lab on wheels, the MSL houses two examination rooms—each with a high-fidelity simulation manikin that enables Registered Nursing students to practice providing bedside care through a variety of computerized simulation scenarios.
North-West College (NWC) Celebrates More Than 400 Graduates at Fall Commencement
Thousands of individuals gathered at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Sunday, October 22 for North-West College’s 2017 Fall Commencement Ceremony. In one of the largest events to date, family and friends, Team Members, and Instructors congratulated 424 graduates as they marked the culmination of their career training.
CAPPS Awards North-West College Student Cherie Hester with Marsha Fuerst Memorial Scholarship
The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) recently recognized North-West College (NWC) student Cherie Hester as the recipient of the 2017 Marsha Fuerst Memorial Scholarship. Created to honor the legacy of North-West College Founder Marsha Fuerst, the $3,000 award is designed for female students currently enrolled in a Medical Assistant program and open to students at any CAPPS member school.
North-West College (NWC) Opens New Campus Location in Van Nuys, California
Students interested in pursuing a career in the health care field now have the option to attend North-West College (NWC) in Van Nuys, California. Located at 14540 Haynes Street, the campus opened its doors to new students Monday, September 18, after undergoing extensive renovations to ensure an exceptional learning environment for students and Team Members alike.
Glendale Career College Voted Favorite Career College
Glendale Career College is honored to announce it has received the Reader’s Choice Award for the Favorite Career College by the Los Angeles Daily News.
Nevada Career Institute Broadens Its Program Offerings with Business Office Administration
Nevada Career Institute (NCI) is expanding their program offerings this year with the addition of its new Business Office Administration program. The program will prepare graduates for entry-level employment in a professional business office setting.
Two North-West College Campuses to Receive the 2016-2017 ACCSC School of Distinction Award
North-West College (NWC) is pleased to announce that not one, but two, of its campuses have been recognized with the prestigious “School of Distinction Award” by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). North-West College, Long Beach and North-West College, Santa Ana have both earned this esteemed award.
Success Education Colleges’ (SEC) Leaders Attend Sixth Annual President’s Retreat
Leaders from Success Education Colleges came together for the organization’s Sixth Annual President’s Retreat last week in Laguna Beach, California. The two-day event provided members of SEC’s Leadership Team and leaders in training a chance to focus on improving leadership skills, participate in team building and gain new insights into the evolving world of career education.
Success Education Colleges (SEC) Hosts First Annual Professional Development Conference
Over 330 Team Members from North-West College, Glendale Career College, Nevada Career Institute and SEC’s Campus Support Team gathered together at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California on Friday, May 12, for Success Education Colleges’ First Annual Professional Development Conference (PDC).
North-West College and Glendale Career College Recognizes and Celebrates Graduates
On Sunday, May 7, 2017, North-West College and Glendale Career College, along with family and friends, recognized graduates at commencement as they received diplomas in health care professions such as Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technologist and Vocational Nursing.
North-West College (NWC) Prepares to Open New Campus in Van Nuys, California
As part of its commitment to offering convenient locations throughout Southern California, North-West College (NWC) recently purchased a two-story building on Haynes Street in Van Nuys. The acquisition comes after NWC leadership learned of demolition plans for the building that currently houses the College’s Pasadena Campus, located at 530 East Union Street. For more than 30 years, North-West College Pasadena has trained students in short-term programs for gainful employment and will continue that mission from its new home in Van Nuys.
SEC Professional Development Conference
Commencement Spring 2017
Success Education Colleges Prepares to Host First Annual Professional Development Conference
Plans are well underway for Success Education College’s (SEC) inaugural Professional Development Conference (PDC), scheduled for May 12, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California.
Jeffrey Akens Named Corporate Director of Operations
As part of Success Education College’s (SEC) commitment to growing its system of colleges while continuing to offer high quality training programs, SEC recently announced Jeffrey Akens has joined the SEC team as its new Corporate Director of Operations. Akens brings a wealth of knowledge and more than two decades experience in private-sector education to his new role.