News Archives
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Intriguing Instructors 2/24/2010 12:00:00 AM From esthetics to accounting, these career college instructors stand out. Read the profile that appeared recently in Metro Canada. Read More ... |
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Graduates Work at the Olympics 2/11/2010 12:00:00 AM While Vancouver welcomes the world, two Ontario career college grads are there to lend support. Read More ... |
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Career Colleges Help Haiti 2/11/2010 12:00:00 AM After the Jan. 12 earthquake, Ontario's career colleges rallied to raise money for relief efforts. Read More ... |
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STEPS 2/10/2010 12:00:00 AM Learn about OACC's transcript storage service. Read More ... |
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Minister Milloy Praises Career Colleges 1/21/2010 12:00:00 AM In a recent speech in Toronto, Minister Milloy recognized the sector's contributions. Read More ... |
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Setting Program Standards 1/18/2010 12:00:00 AM OACC recently participated in two focus groups about setting standards for esthetician programs at career colleges. Read More ... |
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Online Professional Development 1/18/2010 12:00:00 AM OACC, in partnership with Max Knowledge, is offering online courses for college staff, administrators and instructors. Read More ... |
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Career Colleges in the News 1/8/2010 12:00:00 AM A Medix School graduate was profiled in Friday's Toronto Star. Read More ... |
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Blue Mountain 2010 1/7/2010 12:00:00 AM Register online today for OACC's annual conference from April 21 to 23. Read More ... |
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New Private Career Colleges Branch 12/9/2009 12:00:00 AM A branch dedicated to the sector is taking shape at the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. Read More ... |
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Ontario Qualifications Framework 12/8/2009 12:00:00 AM Learn about the document and what it means for private career colleges. Read More ... |
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Career College Students Give Back 12/8/2009 12:00:00 AM Aspiring chefs make gingerbread houses and massage therapy students help out at a murderball tournament. Read More ... |
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The ABC's of Choosing a Career College 11/23/2009 12:00:00 AM It might look like a daunting task at first. Read More ... |
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New Second Career Guidelines 11/13/2009 12:00:00 AM Ontario recently announced new rules for the Second Career and Skills Development programs. Read More ... |
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A Unique Learning Opportunity 11/12/2009 12:00:00 AM About 15 Ontario career college students left the classroom behind for a music video set this fall. Read More ... |
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Paralegal Program Accreditation 11/10/2009 12:00:00 AM It was a successful session producing questions and answers in an open environment. Read More ... |
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Ontario Rolls Out Awareness Campaign 11/10/2009 12:00:00 AM Protect yourself, check first. It’s the tag line of Ontario’s new campaign to differentiate private career colleges and rogue trainers. Read More ... |
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Second Career Changes Coming 10/20/2009 12:00:00 AM Private career colleges experienced slowdowns and delays in getting students approved under the Second Career program this fall. Read More ... |
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Open the Door to Discounts For Your Students 10/19/2009 12:00:00 AM Order your SPC cards today! Read More ... |
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OACC Provides Input to Ontario's College of Trades 10/19/2009 12:00:00 AM When it comes to regulating the trades, educators should have a say. Read More ... |
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Synergy '09 Education Conference 8/20/2009 12:00:00 AM Featuring China and India as partner countries this landmark event will once again feature the "who's who" of Canada's "internationalization" efforts... Read More ... |
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Private Career Colleges focus on direct experience 7/22/2009 12:00:00 AM METRO Canada interviews OACC President, Don Thibert, on the appeal of Private Career Colleges. Read More ... |
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Skilled trades spark greater interest among students 7/21/2009 12:00:00 AM OACC President, Don Thibert, tells METRO Canada how skilled trades are seeing more interest among students. Read More ... |
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Career Colleges: Intensive Training, Small Classes. 6/8/2009 12:00:00 AM Wendy Terry, WEA President, discovers the benefits of enrolling in a private career college and exactly how private and public postsecondary education institutions differ. Read More ... |
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Elmcrest College featured in Metro 5/27/2009 12:00:00 AM Learn the benefits of choosing a career in massage therapy today. Read More ... |
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Congratulations to Ottawa Academy on the Consumers' Choice Award 4/6/2009 12:00:00 AM Read More ... |
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Congratulations to Westervelt College, Business of the Year! 3/27/2009 12:00:00 AM Read More ... |
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Maxwell College Wins Smoke-Free Award 2/5/2009 12:00:00 AM Read More ... |
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Second Career Strategy 11/19/2008 12:00:00 AM Second Career is helping laid-off Ontarians succeed! It can help you too. Read More ... |
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OACC Welcomes Newest Member 11/18/2008 12:00:00 AM OACC is pleased to announce that we have a new member. We ask that members join us in welcoming Canadian Care Academy Inc. to the OACC. Read More ... |
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Program Assessments and Program Approvals 11/18/2008 12:00:00 AM In late May, the Ministry shared draft documentation with OACC relating to a proposed process for assessing program approval applications, approving programs, and establishing a roster of pre-qualifying third party assessors. Read More ... |
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Performance Indicators for PCCs 11/18/2008 12:00:00 AM On July 7, the Superintendent of PCCs, Richard Jackson, wrote to OACC informing us that the consulting firm that they have engaged to study the performance indicator initiative will be contacting OACC within the next few weeks to consult on the best way to implement performance indicators that are meaningful in the PCC sector. Read More ... |
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Transcript Storage 7/18/2008 12:00:00 AM As you will recall, OACC was approved for inclusion on the Ministry's list of pre-qualifying vendors to provide transcript maintenance and issuance services on July 18, 2007. At that time the Ministry had indicated that the list of pre-qualifying vendors would be reviewed after one year. Read More ... |
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The Student Services Committee is Looking for Volunteers 7/18/2008 12:00:00 AM The Student Services Committee is looking for volunteers to join and help build this exciting section of our association, after all, its all about our students. The Student Services committee will focus on resources and services specifically devoted to supporting students and Alumni. Read More ... |
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Strategic Roundtable Discussion Results 6/13/2008 12:00:00 AM On our AGM day on June 13, OACC members were invited to participate in strategic roundtable discussions in order to identify ways in which OACC could best provide members with the strong support and strong voice required to ensure the success of our students and build the capacity of our members and our sector. Read More ... |
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