National Academy turns 33; named "Best Career College"

National Academy celebrates 33^rd Anniversary, accepts recognition of Best Career College

National Academy celebrated its 33^rd anniversary as a Private Career College, one of Canada’s oldest and most trusted, while also accepting the Reader’s Choice Gold Award for Best Career School.  This recognition is the latest in the history of a school that has been recognized for its outstanding education, personable and experienced staff & faculty and ample employment prospects for its graduates.

National Academy, with both a Mississauga and Hamilton campus, offers a range of specialized Diploma programs in Healthcare, Business and Law.  Students enjoy hands-on, instructor-led training, blended with a rich history of a successful culture that gives its graduates a jump start into their career.  Their recipe for success involves small classes, job placements and instructors with real-world experience.  Within just a few minutes of visiting a National Academy campus, it’s evident that they are committed to your success and career goals.

Unlike traditional educational institutions, National Academy focuses on applied learning.  The student experience is interactive, intimate and accountable.  Students are prepared for success throughout their program, known on a first name basis and guided towards success.  The university and college system focus on student volume, while National Academy is focused on student success.  With class sizes under 20 (not 200) and hands-on training versus strictly theoretical, it is clear that National Academy sets a new benchmark in the education industry.

“Our success is our students and the graduates that we prepare for employment” explains Mark Harrington, President of National Academy.  “From our industry-low OSAP default rate (meaning that graduates get jobs and pay back their OSAP) to the experience that our faculty shares with our students in the classroom, we are proud of what we’ve built and the opportunities that our students and graduates have.  The recognition of Best Career College is a tribute to our staff and students.” he adds.

OSAP Defaults gage the success of a school’s graduates through its ability to repay their student loans.  In logic, a working graduate is able to repay their student loan without default.  National Academy, for the 3rd year in a row, came in at 7.8% (92.2% re-payment) – significantly better than the average of all private career colleges (15.2%, 84.8% re-payment) and community colleges such as Sheridan College and Mohawk College (10.5% Default, 89.5% re-payment).

With innovative Diploma programs, including Medical Lab Technician, Intra-Oral Dental Assistant and Police Foundations, National Academy offers more than 15 Diploma programs in Healthcare, Business and Law. 

About National Academy

The National Academy of Health & Business is a leading Career College with campuses in Mississauga and Hamilton. National Academy has been training individuals for careers in Healthcare, Business and Law Enforcement for over 30 years.

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Information:

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Mississauga: 1.888.306.0991
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Hamilton: 1.888.446.4649
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Learning during the leisurely days of summer, at your leisure.

Summer Learning, Summer Fun!

by careered.ca

Just a few more weeks and on comes the heat. This is a time to enjoy longer days and enjoy activities such as swimming, sunbathing, picnics and barbeques. For most people there are four long weekends in the summertime. With this extra down time, it is also a good time to take a course. A course for professional development or a course for general interest or perhaps both, but with this extra time you can effortlessly gain new knowledge and skills.

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"Thank You Access Business College" - An Open Letter from a Graduate.

Thank You Access Business College!

Through Second Career, I was given the opportunity to return to school to update my skills. My decision on a program was easy as my passion is Financial Services. As part of the Second Career process, I had to investigate several Private Career Colleges as well as a Public Community College. I called and arranged to come in for an information meeting with the College Director. I was so impressed with the manner in which the director took the time to explain the school's objectives, programs, standards and schedules. I could tell by looking around the classes and offices that they really cared about their students. I walked out of my information meeting at Access Business College knowing this is where I wanted to attend.

I have been in the Banking Financial Services Program at Access Business College for six months. Sta and students at Access Business College come from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds, but everyone is like family. If anyone needs anything, someone is there to help them out. We all support and mentor each other. The staff are all very educated and knowledgeable. The instructors are able to understand and adapt to individual student needs and learning styles. I am so thankful for this opportunity and hope to be able to mentor others in future endeavours.

As a result of my job search and sending resume, I got an opportunity for my first interview and also the second interview which were conducted successfully. As a result of my job readiness, I was offered a position of Senior CSR with Bank Of Montreal starting April 04, 2011, 8 weeks prior to my graduation.

Thank you for all your support and accommodating me after my school hours to finish my subjects and to successfully receive my diploma. Special thanks to the staff, teachers, and students who have offered their guidance, feedback and shared their stories.

Nancy K.
Banking Financial Services (BFS) Student

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