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Annual Excellence Awards x 4
The Alberta Association of Career Colleges (AACC) is one of a Canadian network of provincial associations which provide membership services and benefits to private Career Colleges across Canada. The Association consists of member post-secondary institutions with a wide variety of programs offered in Alberta.
The Alberta Association of Career Colleges expands opportunities to provide quality private post-secondary education by fostering cooperative working relationships with industry and government regulatory bodies and increasing public and industry awareness of the quality of private post-secondary institutions and the programs members provide.
The Alberta Association of Career Colleges (AACC) is part of a Canadian network of provincial associations that provide membership services and benefits to private Career Colleges across the country. Our association includes member post-secondary institutions offering a diverse range of programs in Alberta.
Each AACC member automatically becomes part of the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC), ensuring a unified voice for private career colleges across Canada.
A full member provides educational and training services at least one of which is currently a government designated program.
An Associate member provides educational and training services but does not currently have any government designated programs.
An Affiliate member has an interest in the work of private career colleges.
Instructors of member colleges may apply for the AACC Education Excellence Award. The application deadline is October of each year, and the AACC will grant 4 (four) $500 educational excellence awards at the Alberta Association of Career College Annual General Meeting in November.
Eligibility
To apply, instructors must be continuous educators from the previous academic cycle (April 1 – March 31) at a member school and submit their application by October 21. Nominations from the college are required.
Selection Criteria
Applicants are evaluated on academic achievement, contributions to the school community, and college nomination. Award recipients will be notified by email, and unsuccessful applicants will also be informed.
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The Alberta Association of Career Colleges (AACC) supports private post-secondary institutions in Alberta through advocacy, resources, and collaboration, promoting the value and quality of their programs to industry, government, and the public.
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