AACC Welcomes Level 52 Inc. as an Affiliate Member
The role of education is evolving. Increasingly, institutions are being measured not only by the programs they deliver, but by the leaders they develop, the cultures they foster, and the people they prepare for a changing workforce. In response to this shift, the Alberta Association of Career Colleges (AACC) has welcomed Level 52 Inc. as […]
AACC Guidance on Ethical Recruitment and Student Aid Transparency
From the Office of the Chair, Alberta Association of Career Colleges (AACC) The Alberta Association of Career Colleges is taking a clear and proactive stance in response to increasing reports of misleading recruitment activity targeting prospective students in Alberta, particularly newcomers and other vulnerable learners. These practices are affecting both public and private institutions across […]
Building Trust Through Institutional Accreditation in Alberta
AACC’s Institutional Accreditation Framework is being developed to strengthen trust through standards, transparency and independent oversight. In leading education markets such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, institutional accreditation is the foundation of public trust. It tells students, employers, and communities that a college has been evaluated against rigorous standards of quality, governance, […]
New Board Appointments Strengthen Strategic Leadership at AACC
The Alberta Association of Career Colleges (AACC) has appointed two new Board Directors for 2025 following the 2025 Annual General Meeting. This update reflects the Association’s ongoing commitment to strong leadership and sector accountability. Tariq Elamm, Regional Student Finance Manager at CDI College and Reeves College Campus Support, brings experience in financial planning and student […]
AACC AGM 2025 Overview: Sector Priorities and Progress for Alberta’s Private Career Colleges
The Alberta Association of Career Colleges’ 2025 Annual General Meeting, held on October 17 in Edmonton, brought together eighty-eight attendees, partners and sector contributors with a shared focus on strengthening a responsive, transparent and workforce-aligned private career education system for Alberta. The day demonstrated that progress in the sector continues to be grounded in collaboration, […]
Enhancing Accountability in Career Education: AACC on Bill 3
Private career colleges are an essential part of Alberta’s workforce development strategy, preparing learners for roles that directly support economic growth and community needs. The Alberta Association of Career Colleges (AACC) welcomes the introduction of Bill 3: the Private Vocational Training Amendment Act, and has been an active participant in ongoing discussions to strengthen accountability, […]
AACC Board Visit to Reeves College in Edmonton
The Alberta Association of Career Colleges (AACC) was pleased to visit Reeves College in Edmonton, where Board Chair Tim Ogilvie, Vice Chair Denis Marar, NACC Representative Wanda Smith, Treasurer Tiffaney Bodnariuk and Executive Director Dmetri Berko met with Campus Director Teresa Heide to discuss opportunities that continue to strengthen Alberta’s career education sector. Reeves College […]
AAOCC Appoints Dmetri Berko as Executive Director
Edmonton, AB – October 2025 — The Alberta Association of Career Colleges (AAOCC) is proud to announce the appointment of Dmetri Berko as its new Executive Director, marking an exciting new chapter for Alberta’s private career education sector. With more than 15 years of leadership experience across both private and public post-secondary institutions, Dmetri brings […]
A Blue Ocean Strategy for Alberta’s Career Colleges
A Blue Ocean Strategy for Alberta’s Career Colleges At the Alberta Association of Career Colleges (AACC), we’re not just adapting to change; we’re designing a new playing field. Inspired by Blue Ocean Strategy, we’re not entering the race, we’re redrawing the map. AACC is shaping a space where member colleges are aligned by shared standards, […]
Opportunity: Fractional Executive Director (Part-Time)
The Alberta Association of Career Colleges (AACC) is seeking expressions of interest for a Fractional Executive Director role — approximately 5 hours per week to start, with flexibility based on priorities. We’re looking for someone with experience in non-profit or association management, who brings strengths in:✔️ Communications✔️ Policy development✔️ Event planning✔️ Organizing subcommittees Bonus assets […]
