National Association of Career Colleges

NACC is a national association representing more than 400 regulated career colleges from across the country. We have an elected Board of Directors from across Canada that oversees the organization and is responsible to its members. The NACC staff administers the day-to-day business of the association and reports to the Board of Directors and the members. Established as an association of private business educators in 1896 as the “Business Educators Association”. We were incorporated federally as a not-for-profit association in 1964. Our name changed 1991 from the Association of Canadian Career Colleges to the National Association of Career Colleges. Our purpose is to be the voice and enabler of opportunities for our members and benefits for their students. Our vision is to be the recognized and respected voice of regulated career colleges across Canada. NACC is involved in a number of activities that support the career college industry and specifically its members and their students. Some of these include: * NACC Curriculum and Examination Service: We develop and offer curriculum packages to members who are committed to maintaining the program standards set by NACC. * Annual conference for all of its members: The conference brings together industry leaders to share and learn about the latest innovations and effective practices in education. Sessions are also held to discuss topics such as Media relations; Government policy; Accreditation programs; and Industry Representation. * Federal government: NACC has and will continue to work on projects and attend meetings with the following stakeholders: - Serving as a member of the National Advisory Group on Student Financial Assistance - Representing career colleges in front of parliamentary committees - Meeting with elected officials and public servants - Participating in meetings with the Educator Engagement Steering Committee - Government Relations * NACC has taken a proactive stance on issues that affect its members. To ensure that our members’ interests are voiced to the government, NACC undertakes the following: - Engages with key government officials so that NACC’s message is heard and understood - Closely monitors government actions related to education and specifically career colleges - Positions NACC to be able to quickly respond to questions from the media and government