NWC In the News
CAPPS Honors North-West College Student Mary Smith with 2018 Norma Ford Memorial Scholarship
LONG BEACH, Calif.—The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) recently recognized North-West College (NWC) student Mary Smith as the recipient of the 2018 Norma Ford Memorial Scholarship. Open to nursing students at any CAPPS member school, the award honors the late Norma Ford’s more than 28 years of service in the private career school sector.
SEC President Mitchell Fuerst Knighted as Part of the Royal Order of Constantine the Great
WEST COVINA, Calif.—In recognition of his many professional and personal achievements, Success Education Colleges President Mitchell Fuerst was appointed a Knight of the Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen. The knighthood, which Fuerst received at the September 22 Investiture at the Waldorf-Astoria in Beverly Hills, also recognizes the President’s unwavering dedication to giving back to the communities the Colleges serve.
North-West College Alumna Ed ClayeJoiner to Participate on Keynote Address Panel at Upcoming ACCSC Professional Development Conference
LONG BEACH, Calif.—The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) will feature North-West College graduate Ed ClayeJoiner during its Keynote Address Panel at its upcoming Professional Development Conference slated for September 25–27. An alumna of the College’s Vocational Nursing program, Joiner will participate in a panel of ACCSC-accredited institution graduates moderated by ACCSC Executive Director Dr. MichaleMcComis.
SEC Vice President Lisa Fuerst Continues to Give Back as Incoming Chair of Citrus Valley Health Foundation
WEST COVINA, Calif.— A longtime supporter of charitable organizations and philanthropic efforts that give back, Success Education Colleges Vice President Lisa Fuerst will carry that passion into her new role as incoming Chair of the Citrus Valley Health Foundation (CVHF).
North-West College (NWC) to Offer Dental Assistant Program at Riverside Campus
RIVERSIDE, Calif.—Preparations are underway as North-West College (NWC) brings the Dental Assistant Program to its Riverside Campus for the first time. Construction on a new dental laboratory and classroom is already in process and will enable NWC Riverside to provide students the same dynamic learning environment the College is known for.
North-West College (NWC) Honors 379 Graduates at Spring Commencement
PASADENA, Calif.—Sunday, May 6 marked the culmination of many months of rigorous career training as 379 students officially joined the ranks of North-West College alumni. Thousands of family members, friends, Instructors, and Team Members gathered to celebrate North-West College’s Spring Commencement Ceremony—cheering as each graduate crossed the stage at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
Success Education Colleges Prepares for Second Annual Professional Development Conference
WEST COVINA, Calif.—Plans are well underway for SEC’s second annual Professional Development Conference (PDC), slated for Friday, May 18th at the Ontario Convention Center. The one-day event provides Team Members with helpful tools while keeping them up-to-date on the latest in private-sector education.
SEC President Mitchell Fuerst Elected to Adventist Health Glendale’s Governing Board
GLENDALE, Calif.—In recognition of his longtime commitment to providing quality allied health training programs, Success Education Colleges President Mitchell Fuerst recently joined Adventist Health Glendale’s (AHGL) Board of Governors. Comprised of more than 15 local business leaders, along with several physicians on staff at AHGL, the board provides oversight for the largest medical center in the San Fernando Valley.
Success Education Colleges Names Citizens Business Bank as 2018 Business Partner of the Year
WEST COVINA, Calif.—In recognition of its thoughtful approach to offering excellent financial services, Citizens Business Bank will be honored as Success Education Colleges’ (SEC) 2018 Business Partner of the Year. Called one of the “Best Banks in America” by Forbes in 2017 and a “Top 5 Bank in the US” by Bank Director, Citizens Business Bank has continually looked for ways to help its customers achieve more for their businesses and the communities they serve throughout its forty-year history.
Glendale Career College Steps In to Help 40 Shepherd University Nursing Students Complete Their Studies Following School Closure
GLENDALE, Calif.—Forty nursing students now eagerly await their graduation from Glendale Career College (GCC)after they transferred to GCC following the closure of their previous school, Shepherd University. Upon learning of Shepherd’s closure in late 2017, Glendale Career College assembled an executive team to meet with Shepherd’s nursing students and explore the potential for them to join GCC’s Registered Nursing program.
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.