GCC in the News

SAN DIEGO, Calif.—Students interested in attending Glendale Career College (GCC)’s San Diego Campus now have two additional learning opportunities to choose from as GCC adds the Medical Assistant and the Medical Insurance Biller and Coder programs to its list of offerings.

WEST COVINA, Calif.—Preparations are complete for SEC’s third annual Professional Development Conference (PDC), slated for Friday, December 6 at the Ontario Convention Center. The one-day conference brings together the Colleges’ Team Members, leadership, and guest presenters—all with the goal of equipping staff and faculty with useful tools to help them remain on the leading edge of private-sector education.

WEST COVINA, Calif.—On Wednesday, November 6, North-West College honored 37 students for their outstanding service and academic achievements as part of its Student Recognition Program. Designed to promote and recognize excellence throughout its student body, the program brings together Student Stars and Student Ambassadors for a special luncheon at South Hills Country Club with members of the College’s Executive Committee.

WEST COVINA, Calif.— On Wednesday, November 6, members of Glendale Career College’s Executive Committee gathered to recognize 9 outstanding students for their exemplary service and academic achievements as part of the College’s Student Recognition Program. With the goal of promoting and recognizing excellence throughout its student body, the program brings together Student Stars and Student Ambassadors with College leadership for a special luncheon at South Hills Country Club.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada—Friday will mark the culmination of many months of rigorous career training for the graduates who will cross the stage at Nevada Career Institute’s (NCI) Fall Commencement Ceremony. This record-breaking class will join the ranks of NCI alumni on November 15 as family members, friends, Instructors, and Team Members gather to celebrate this significant moment for these individuals.

ONTARIO, Calif.—On Saturday, October 12, more than 100 Surgical Technology professionals gathered for the annual California State Assembly (CA-SA) of the Association of Surgical Technologists Conference, where SEC’s Chief Operating Officer Beylor Meza delivered the keynote address. The one-day event offered continuing education credit for individuals maintaining their Surgical Technologist certification and provided unique insight into the profession as a whole.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada—Nevada Career Institute (NCI) is once again expanding its programs for students by adding the Pharmacy Technician Program to its list of offerings. Classes are currently enrolling for this new program, which will offer the same dynamic learning environment NCI is so well known for.

PASADENA, Calif.—Sunday, November 3, will signal the completion of many months of rigorous career training for 78 Glendale Career College (GCC) graduates, as they join more than 500 graduates from GCC’s sister school, North-West College (NWC), at the College’s Fall Commencement Ceremony. The event will be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, where friends, family members and Team Members from the College will gather to celebrate the new grads’ educational achievements.

PASADENA, Calif.—On Sunday, November 3, 582 students will reach the culmination of many months of rigorous study and training as they cross the stage during the College’s Fall Commencement Ceremony, to be recognized as North-West College (NWC) and Glendale Career College (GCC) graduates. Family members, friends, and Team Members will gather for the event at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium—all eager to celebrate these individuals’ remarkable educational achievements.

LONG BEACH, Calif.—As part of its ongoing commitment to providing quality career training programs, North-West College plans to open an offsite extension of its Long Beach Campus by December 1 of this year. With its main Long Beach facility remaining at 3799 East Burnett Street, the new extension will be located in the Arts Building on 3rd Street in the City of Long Beach. The addition will provide NWC the flexibility of expanded classroom space as it aims to continue to educate students for success.

ANAHEIM, Calif.—North-West College (NWC) is preparing to host a Grand Opening Celebration of its Anaheim Campus this Wednesday, September 25, from 12–4 p.m. at 511 Brookhurst Street in the City of Anaheim. The event marks the arrival of the same excellent programs North-West College is known for in its new Anaheim location. Along with the chance to tour the campus and learn more about the College’s programs, the Grand Opening will also feature Power 106 FM, with Melissa Rios from the Nick Cannon morning show and the Power 106 Street Team.

RIVERSIDE, Calif.—North-West College (NWC) is once again expanding its program offerings by bringing the Eyecare Specialist Program to its Riverside Campus. In preparation for this new program, the College has outfitted classroom space and a learning lab especially for Eyecare Specialist students—ensuring they have the opportunity to experience the dynamic learning environment that has come to be synonymous with North-West College.

SAN DIEGO, Calif.—Saturday, July 20 will mark the end of a long journey for 70 nursing students as they cross the stage at graduation during Glendale Career College’s San Diego Commencement Ceremony. These individuals began their nursing programs with Brightwood College, only to have their dreams cut short when Brightwood closed precipitously this past December. GCC leadership stepped in and the college was granted approval to teach out the remainder of these students. Half a year later, 70 of the 288 nursing students being taught-out will realize their dream of becoming nurses as they enter the health care field as GCC graduates.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada—Following many months of rigorous career training, 77 graduates crossed the stage at Nevada Career Institute’s (NCI) Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 31, officially joining the ranks of NCI alumni. Family members, friends, Instructors, and Team Members formed an audience more than 650 strong to celebrate this milestone moment for these individuals.

WEST COVINA, Calif.—From June 13-14, Success Education Colleges’ (SEC) Leaders, Board Members, Leaders In-Training, and Invited Guests will come together for a time of collaboration and learning at the organization’s 8th Annual President’s Retreat. To be held in Orange County, California, the event will capture the vision for the future of this family of allied health colleges.

ANAHEIM, Calif.—As part of its continued commitment to providing quality education programs throughout Southern California, North-West College (NWC) recently remodeled a beautiful facility located at 511 North Brookhurst Street in the city of Anaheim, which will house the College’s Santa Ana Campus beginning in late May. Currently at 1840 East 17th Street, NWC has served the students and community of Santa Ana for more than five years, and will continue its mission to train individuals in short-term programs for gainful employment from its new Anaheim campus.

GLENDALE, Calif.—Sunday, April 7 will mark the culmination of many months of rigorous career training for 110 Glendale Career College (GCC) graduates as they join more than 300 North-West College (NWC) graduates at the Spring Commencement Ceremony. Family, friends and Team Members will gather at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium to celebrate this significant event and honor these individuals’ remarkable educational achievements. Dr. Michale McComis, Executive Director of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), will address the graduates—encouraging them to continue to pursue their goals as they step into a brighter future.

WEST COVINA, Calif.—For 410 graduates, Sunday, April 7 will serve as the culmination of many months of rigorous study and training as they cross the stage at North-West College’s (NWC) Spring Commencement Ceremony. To be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the event will bring together family members, friends and Team Members—all eager to celebrate this significant moment for these graduates. Attendees will also have the honor of hearing from Keynote Speaker Dr. Michale McComis, Executive Director of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), as he recognizes the accomplishments these individuals have made in their educational journey.

WEST COVINA, Calif.—The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) recently recognized North-West College graduate Cynthia Avellaneda with the Bronze President’s Volunteer Service Award for her volunteer service over the past year. An honor awarded by the President of the United States, the award emphasizes the valuable contributions made by volunteers nationwide and encourages them to pursue a lifetime of service.

GLENDALE, Calif.—More than three hundred nursing students in San Diego are breathing easier after learning they will be able to transfer to Glendale Career College (GCC) to complete their nursing programs, following the closure of their previous school, Brightwood College. Several weeks ago these student faced an uncertain future after Brightwood’s parent company, Education Corporation of America, announced it was shutting down its schools nationwide—citing its loss of accreditation and ongoing financial challenges.