GCC in the News
North-West College (NWC) Gives Back to Local Communities During the Holiday Season
WEST COVINA, Calif.—Students and Team Members at North-West College (NWC) joined together to take on a number of service projects during the 2018 holiday season—all with the goal of giving back to the surrounding communities. From food and clothing drives to visiting local nursing homes, the efforts made a lasting positive impact on all involved.
Nevada Career Institute Reaches Out to Las Vegas Community Throughout Holiday Season
LAS VEGAS, Nevada—Students and Team Members at Nevada Career Institute (NCI) partnered with local organizations to spread joy during the 2018 holiday season. Their volunteer efforts included hosting a food drive and taking on a Winter Spirit Project with the goal of making a difference for those in need in the Las Vegas community.
Success Education Colleges Names Totally Kids as 2018 Clinical Partner in Success
WEST COVINA, Calif.—Success Education Colleges (SEC) recently recognized Totally Kids as its 2018 Clinical Partner in Success. A prestigious distinction given to one of SEC’s clinical partners each year, the honor underscores the ongoing clinical partnership between the Colleges and Totally Kids, a pediatric subacute center located in Sun Valley, Calif.
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.
Glendale Career College Now Enrolling for RN to BSN Program
GLENDALE, Calif.—After launching its Registered Nursing program in July 2016, Glendale Career College has again expanded its offerings to include a new RN to BSN program. Tailored for licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) who have already earned their associate’s degree in nursing, the program offers a clear track for individuals who want to gain a competitive edge in the workplace and advance in their health care career.
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.
Glendale Career College (GCC) Celebrates Graduates at Spring Commencement Ceremony
PASADENA, Calif.—Family, friends, Faculty, and Team Members gathered to honor 84 students at Glendale Career College’s 2018 Spring Commencement Ceremony this past Sunday, May 6. Held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the event marked a milestone moment for the graduates—the completion of many months of rigorous career training and the start of new journey in the health care field.
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.
Glendale Career College (GCC) Honors Students’ Achievements at Fall Commencement Ceremony
On Sunday, October 22, Glendale Career College (GCC) celebrated its 2017 Fall Commencement Ceremony. Held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, family, friends, Instructors, and Team Members celebrated with graduates as they crossed the stage, marking a milestone moment after many months of training and hard work.
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.