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Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges Recognizes Universal Technical Institute, Concorde Career College Campuses for Quality Education and Student Achievement

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Monday, November 20, 2023

PHOENIX, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc., a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation, skilled trades and healthcare education programs, today announced that four campuses across its two divisions were recently honored by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) for quality education and student achievement.  ACCSC is the accrediting body for career, vocational, trade and technical education schools and programs in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • ACCSC is the accrediting body for career, vocational, trade and technical education schools and programs in the United States.
  • Universal Technical Institute-Long Beach was named a 2022-2023 School of Distinction for its commitment to the expectations and rigors of ACCSC accreditation and delivering quality education programs to students.
  • Universal Technical Institute-Exton and the Concorde Career College campuses in San Antonio and Orlando were recognized as Schools of Excellence for demonstrating a high level of student achievement and commitment to the accreditation process.
  • In October, Career Colleges and Schools of Texas named Concorde's Dallas campus its 2023 School of the Year .

Aviation Institute of Maintenance Partners with United Airlines for Calibrate Technician Pathway Program

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

PHOENIX, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is thrilled to announce its partnership with United Airlines and its new Calibrate Technician Pathway Program.

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  • PHOENIX, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is thrilled to announce its partnership with United Airlines and its new Calibrate Technician Pathway Program.
  • With fifteen campuses nationwide, Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is known for providing hands-on training for maintenance, repair, and operations of aircraft.
  • The Calibrate Technician Pathway Program will help United and AIM further develop this relationship as we solve the workforce shortage together.”
    The Technician Pathway Program is separate from the current Calibrate Apprenticeship Program and focuses on bringing in fully certified new hires.
  • “We are excited to welcome AIM to the Calibrate Technician Pathway Program as their history developing skilled aviation technicians incorporates well into our hiring strategy,” said Simone Drakes, Managing Director of Calibrate at United Airlines.

COLUMBUS SCHOOL OF MEDICAL MASSAGE awarded the 2022-2023 ACCSC SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

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Friday, September 22, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Columbus School of Medical Massage received the 2022-2023 ACCSC School of Excellence Award on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023. This prestigious award recognizes accredited member schools that demonstrated a commitment to the expectations and rigors of ACCSC accreditation, as well as efforts in maintaining high levels of achievement among their students. Sarah Brannon Director of Education and Compliance accepted the award during a ceremony at the 2023 ACCSC Professional Development Conference in Arlington Virginia.

Key Points: 
  • Columbus School of Medical Massage receives the prestigious Schools of Excellence Award from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges for their efforts in maintaining high levels of achievement among their students.
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Columbus School of Medical Massage received the 2022-2023 ACCSC School of Excellence Award on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023.
  • Columbus School of Medical Massage recognized for commitment to maintain a high level of student success.
  • Since 1995, Schools of Medical Massage has been training students to become Licensed Massage Therapists throughout Ohio.

Unitek College to Receive Several Awards for California Locations

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Unitek College is thrilled to announce that on September 20, 2023, they will be presented with a 2022 – 2023 ACCSC School of Excellence Award for their San Jose Campus. In addition, they will receive a 2022 – 2023 ACCSC School of Distinction Award for their Hayward campus. Dr. Navneet Bhasin, Chief Operations Officer and Milo Jocson, Regional Director of Operations will accept the awards on behalf of both campuses. This prestigious ceremony will be held at the ACCSC's Professional Development Conference in Arlington, Virginia.

Key Points: 
  • "We are so thrilled to receive these awards from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges ( ACCSC ).
  • As a School of Excellence and Distinction, Unitek College will be formally recognized throughout the 2023 ACCSC Professional Development Conference.
  • "At Unitek, we care greatly about our students," said Shalini Kumar, Campus Director of the Unitek College San Jose campus.
  • Join Unitek College and other school representatives for a celebration of educational achievements at the Professional Development Conference.

Lincoln Tech’s Marietta, GA Campus Named a School of Distinction

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Lincoln Tech’s Marietta campus has a long history of providing career training to students entering the Electrical/Electronics, HVAC, and Medical Assisting industries.

Key Points: 
  • Lincoln Tech’s Marietta campus has a long history of providing career training to students entering the Electrical/Electronics, HVAC, and Medical Assisting industries.
  • Last year, 4 out of 5 graduates from the campus were hired for positions in their fields*.
  • “We are excited and honored to be selected by ACCSC for this recognition,” says Scott Shaw, Lincoln Tech’s President and CEO.
  • ** Career growth projections can be found at onetonline.org for the years 2021-2031 and are current as of July 31, 2023.

CareerPrepped® Propels Commonwealth Technical Institute to Achieve Landmark Essential Workforce Skills Programmatic Certification

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MaxKnowledge, the leading provider of online talent development solutions for the career and technical education (CTE) community, and creator of the CareerPrepped platform, is proud to announce that its client Commonwealth Technical Institute at the Hiram G. Andrews Center (CTI) has achieved the distinction of being the first institution to obtain Essential Workforce Skills (EWS) Programmatic Certification for its Building Maintenance program from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

Key Points: 
  • CareerPrepped supports Commonwealth Technical Institute to help prepare Pennsylvanians for employment and independence.
  • Research has shown a growing demand for "soft skills" in the labor market, yet employers struggle to find these skills in potential new hires.
  • "We're thrilled to celebrate Commonwealth Technical Institute as the pioneering institution to attain EWS Programmatic Certification," said Dr. Amir Moghadam, CEO of MaxKnowledge.
  • "Their successful integration of CareerPrepped to develop and assess essential workforce skills demonstrates a forward-thinking approach that aligns with ACCSC's EWS Programmatic Certification standards."

Schiller International University announces new accreditation by ACCSC

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Monday, June 12, 2023

"Achieving ACCSC Accreditation is an important milestone that solidifies our reputation as a recognized institution of higher education.

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  • "Achieving ACCSC Accreditation is an important milestone that solidifies our reputation as a recognized institution of higher education.
  • This means that our programs, faculty, and administrative processes have met the stringent standards set forth by the ACCSC.
  • Schiller International University, founded in 1964, offers a truly international educational experience based on experiential learning methodology.
  • With five main areas of study - International Business, Tech & Data, International Relations & Diplomacy, International Tourism and Hospitality and Sustainability - Schiller has a network of more than 20,000 alumni of 130 nationalities.

CareerPrepped® Launches to the Public, Enabling Skills-Based Hiring at Scale

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MaxKnowledge, the leading provider of online talent development solutions for the career and technical education (CTE) community, has announced the general availability launch of CareerPrepped, a virtual platform connecting talent, talent developers and employers to enable skills-based hiring at scale.

Key Points: 
  • As more employers prioritize hiring for skills over education level and work history, the need for a platform that enables job seekers to demonstrate their skills has never been greater.
  • By using a more diverse range of evidence, job seekers can signal their skills to employers more effectively.
  • This allows employers to use a more comprehensive approach to validate skills, which can help overcome a primary obstacle to skills-based hiring according to McKinsey research .
  • We look forward to making a lasting difference in the employee recruitment landscape," said Dr. Amir Moghadam, chief executive officer of MaxKnowledge.

Lincoln Tech Instructor Publishes Second Textbook on Computerized Manufacturing

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Rick Calverley, the campus’ Director of Education, has written and published “CNC Programmer’s Guide,” the second textbook he has produced for the industry.

Key Points: 
  • Rick Calverley, the campus’ Director of Education, has written and published “CNC Programmer’s Guide,” the second textbook he has produced for the industry.
  • A third generation manufacturing professional, Calverley brought extensive field experience with him to Lincoln Tech when he helped launch the computerized manufacturing career training program in 2014.
  • Calverley’s second book, published by Goodheart-Willcox of Tinley Park, IL, takes a deeper dive into the world of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) manufacturing.
  • Last year, Lincoln Tech officially reported 9 of out 10 CNC graduates from the Grand Prairie campus were hired in the field.

OcuWeld Developers Named to List of Top 20 People Changing Career Education

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

PHOENIX, AZ, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Career Education Review , a publication of Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU), named the developers of OcuWeld virtual reality training to their list of Top 20 People Changing Career Education.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, AZ, Dec. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Career Education Review , a publication of Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU), named the developers of OcuWeld virtual reality training to their list of Top 20 People Changing Career Education.
  • “StrataTech Education Group is honored to be named among those making an impact in career education for the innovation and development of OcuWeld,” said Mary Kelly.
  • StrataTech Education Group focuses on the education, growth and development of specialized career education schools, particularly skilled-trade programs designed to address the nation’s growing infrastructure needs.
  • Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) is the national association serving the proprietary higher education sector.