School of Excellence: Unitek College Recognized by ACCSC
Fremont, CA (PRWEB) August 01, 2013 -- The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) recognized Unitek College as a School of Excellence in a recent announcement. The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is a leading accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. ACCSC, which currently accredits 750 postsecondary institutions located across the United States, has been continuously recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a trustworthy and responsible authority for the establishment of educational standards since 1967. Unitek College, a Northern California based healthcare training school, has been awarded the coveted ACCSC School of Excellence Award 2012-2013. The School of Excellence Award recognizes Unitek College for its commitment to the rigors of ACCSC accreditation, as well as the efforts made by the school in maintaining high-levels of achievement amongst their students.
Recognizing the award, Christopher Lambert, ACCSC’s Associate Executive Director released this statement: “Through the accreditation process, Unitek has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. ACCSC congratulates Unitek on their commitment to delivering quality educational programs to the students, graduates and employers that deserve our best work.”
ACCSC has recognized Unitek College for consistently exceeding the expectations of ACCSC accreditation. The majority of both Unitek College’s student graduation and graduate employment rates meet or exceed the average rates of graduation and employment amongst all ACCSC-accredited institutions.
“We are extremely excited and honored to be recognized by ACCSC for our hard work and commitment to both our students, alumni and the community. Thank you ACCSC, for recognizing our efforts and dedication by awarding us the 2012-2013 ACCSC School of Excellence award,” stated Navraj Bawa, School President of Unitek College, “The key metric measured and reviewed by ACCSC is student success, which is of utmost importance to us. This award is also a testament to the commitment to education and career success that our students and faculty have made.”
About the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
ACCSC’s scope of recognition with the U.S. Department of Education includes the accreditation of postsecondary, non-degree-granting institutions and degree-granting institutions that are predominantly organized to educate students for occupational, trade and technical careers. ACCSC’s mission is to serve as a reliable authority on educational quality and to promote enhanced opportunities for students by establishing, sustaining, and enforcing valid standards and practices which contribute to the development of a highly trained and competitive workforce through quality career oriented education.
About Unitek College
Unitek College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Unitek College offers three convenient locations in Northern California with a Main Campus in Fremont, a Branch Campus in Sacramento, as well as a Satellite Location in San Jose. Unitek College offers programs in Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Vocational Nursing, Registered Nurse Bridge – LVN to RN, 2 Stage Associate Degree Nursing – ADN, Bachelors of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN. To learn more about Unitek College, and the programs offered at each of the Unitek College campuses, visit http://www.unitekcollege.edu or call 888-775-1514.
Meeta Sandhu, Unitek Information Systems, 1-888-735-4355, [email protected]
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