National Association of Career Colleges

09/03/2026

🦷 A strong dental team starts with well-trained professionals.

As Canada’s population grows and experienced workers retire, demand for dental assistants is expected to remain strong, creating opportunities for learners looking to build careers in oral healthcare.

At Willis College, Dental Assisting Instructor and Student Coordinator Tarwyn Lane brings decades of clinical experience into the classroom. Her firsthand knowledge helps students develop practical skills, understand what to expect in a real dental environment, and build the confidence to take the next step in their careers.

🎥 Watch Tarwyn’s story and see how experienced instructors are helping prepare the next generation of dental professionals: https://buff.ly/68nCY1dsvg

09/03/2026

NACC Information Sessions: What Colleges Need to Know

NACC is hosting three information sessions to help career colleges understand the federal government’s recent announcement, exemption criteria and application process.

For NACC Members
📅 Friday, September 4
🕛 12:00 PM ET - Register Here > https://buff.ly/7PCfIdn
🕓 4:00 PM ET - Register Here > https://buff.ly/RX4pWVf

Join either member-only session for a more detailed discussion about the application process, evidence colleges may wish to consider, and what colleges should be doing ahead of the October 15 deadline.

For Members & Non-Members
📅 Wednesday, September 9
🕛 12:00 PM ET - Register Here > https://buff.ly/V6kas9b

This broader session is open to career colleges across Canada, with NACC members also welcome to attend.

Register using the links above for the session that works best for you and get the information you need to prepare.

09/02/2026

🎙️ The 99th episode of the EdUp Canada Podcast is now live!

Host Michael Sangster sits down with Alexandra Serengil of OIHI, and this is the conversation every prospective student needs to have before they enrol.
Grant or loan. How much of each. What it means after graduation. And how the recent shift in funding ratios is changing the conversation career colleges are having with students before they sign anything.

Key takeaways from this clip:

💰 What the difference between a grant and a loan means for a student's life after graduation

📉 How the grant-to-loan ratio has shifted and what that means for students enrolling today

📣 What advocacy has protected and what's still being worked through in the current funding landscape

🔊 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://buff.ly/jMZGtxb
Also available on Apple Music: https://buff.ly/BFLThYX

09/02/2026

💡 A career change can mean starting over, but it can also mean moving closer to the work you want to do.

Ntokozo Moyo’s journey is a great example. After working in IT, travel and tourism, and healthcare as a Personal Support Worker, she returned to school to pursue her passion for technology through Computer Networking & Cybersecurity at Computek College of Business, Healthcare & Technology.

Her experience reflects a broader trend. According to a NACC survey conducted by Nanos Research, 43% of students at regulated career colleges are actively pursuing a career change or starting a new career path.

With flexible learning, hands-on training, and support from instructors, students like Ntokozo can build new skills, regain confidence, and take the next step toward a new career.

✨ Watch her story: https://buff.ly/ggbbgrm

09/01/2026

🎓 Getting students ready for their careers takes more than what happens in the classroom.

At regulated career colleges, students can access support throughout their education and as they prepare to enter the workforce. From building a strong resume and preparing for interviews to networking and career coaching, these services help students turn their training into career opportunities.

In this video, Lucy How, Vice President for Higher Education at Oxford International Career Colleges, shares how career colleges support students as they take the next step toward their professional goals.

▶️ Watch the video to learn more: https://buff.ly/JRwgIXVsvg

09/01/2026

🎓 For students at regulated career colleges across Canada, hands-on learning and dedicated support can turn career goals into real opportunities.

Janhvi Joshi, a student in Office Administration at College Business Technology Healthcare, is building her future in healthcare, gaining real-world experience while supporting patients in her community.

With guidance from her instructors and employment services team, Janhvi has also gained valuable experience through volunteering, helping her build the confidence and skills to take the next step in her career.

💬 “The instructors always guide me toward better learning and better opportunities,” she says.

🎥 Watch Janhvi’s story and see how career colleges help students turn their goals into careers: https://buff.ly/dNI4M8G

08/30/2026

What makes a difference in a student’s educational journey? According to Wendy Penny, Faculty Support Manager at Keyin College - Central, it starts with instructors who bring more than knowledge into the classroom, they bring real-world experience.

After 25 years as an instructor herself, Wendy understands the impact educators can have on students as mentors, professionals, and guides. At Keyin College, supporting instructors means helping them provide students with the best possible education and prepare them for an ever-changing workforce.

This conversation highlights how regulated career colleges are finding better ways to support instructors, adapt to industry needs, and help students become confident professionals.

🎥 Watch the full conversation to hear Wendy’s perspective on faculty support, career education, and the importance of lifelong learning: https://buff.ly/XVnYek4

What role do experienced instructors and strong faculty support pla...

08/29/2026

🚗 Learn the Skills. Build the Career. Get Job-Ready.

What does it take to start a career in the automotive industry? At the Automotive Training Centre Surrey - Official, it starts with focused, hands-on training designed around the skills employers need.

In this conversation, Jason Zamatus, an Auto Body & Paint instructor at the Automotive Training Centre in Surrey, British Columbia, gives us a look inside the program and the practical training students receive; from repairing dents and working with vehicle components to refinishing, restoring, and blending automotive paint.

For regulated career colleges, this is what career-focused education is all about: practical training, industry-relevant skills, and preparing learners for the workforce.

🎥 Watch the full conversation to learn more about the Automotive Training Centre and the people helping students turn their interest in automotive into career-ready skills: https://buff.ly/YjvqguI

What does career-focused training look like in the automotive indus...

08/28/2026

What happens when you combine real-world experience, a passion for learning, and the right career college?

For Debi Zanone, it meant a transformative return to education, and graduating as the Valedictorian from Canadian Business College.

After more than 20 years in the workforce and experience across multiple industries, Debi wanted to update her skills and gain an edge as she prepared to return to the workforce.

Her story is a powerful reminder that career colleges can provide flexible, practical and career-focused education for learners at different stages of their professional journey.

🎥Watch Debbie’s full story and discover how regulated career college helped her turn a new chapter into a new opportunity: https://buff.ly/giolCpQ

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08/27/2026

What keeps career college leaders coming back to the National Conference year after year?

In a conversation with Allan Dale at the last joint conference, Emidio D'Alfonso, Vice President of Skilled Trades at North American Trade Schools, shared what makes the experience so valuable.

For Emidio, it’s all about networking, sharing ideas, and staying connected to the sector. From learning what other schools are doing and discovering new curriculum to connecting with vendors, sponsors, and industry peers, the conference creates valuable opportunities to learn from one another and tackle challenges together.

This October, the 2026 NACC National Conference brings together Canada’s career college leaders, educators, policymakers, and industry partners for three days of collaboration, connection, and conversations shaping the future of skills development and career education.

📅 October 25–27, 2026
📍 The Westin Ottawa

Explore the Full Agenda & Breakout Sessions, then register today: https://buff.ly/IcnhNCH