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New Online Course Available!
August 2019
While no instructor can possibly identify with every aspect of a veteran's experience, it is possible to become more aware of some of the challenges facing veterans as they reintegrate into civilian life.
ED142 – Military Veterans: Integrating Veterans into Post-Secondary Classes examines the various challenges veterans face when attempting to pursue courses of study following military engagements and service. It also examines effective instructional strategies in design and delivery to facilitate the success of veterans in a post-secondary environment.
NEPCSA Members can purchase Enrollment Keys to access this or any Online Course.
While no instructor can possibly identify with every aspect of a veteran's experience, it is possible to become more aware of some of the challenges facing veterans as they reintegrate into civilian life.
ED142 – Military Veterans: Integrating Veterans into Post-Secondary Classes examines the various challenges veterans face when attempting to pursue courses of study following military engagements and service. It also examines effective instructional strategies in design and delivery to facilitate the success of veterans in a post-secondary environment.
NEPCSA Members can purchase Enrollment Keys to access this or any Online Course.
Call to Action | June 2019
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Student Tuition Recovery Fund
Public Hearing Scheduled! Monday, July 8, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm NEPCSA has been working to defeat the legislation to create a Student Tuition Recovery Fund. The Joint Committee on Consumer Projection and Professional Licensure will hold a public hearing to hear testimony on the legislation on Monday, July 8, 2019. The hearing will be held at the State House in Boston, from 1 pm - 4 pm in Hearing Room 2A. You can help defeat the legislation by:
If you have any questions, please contact me directly. I can be reached at catherine@nepcsa.org or at 508-695-3919. |
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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Senator Paul Feeney
Democrat - Bristol and Norfolk Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon St., Room 215, Boston, MA, 02133 (617) 722-1222 paul.feeney@masenate.gov |
Representative Tackey Chan
Democrat - 2nd Norfolk Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon St., Room 42 Boston, MA, 02133 617-722-2014 tackey.chan@mahouse.gov |
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News from CECU |
June 2019
Protecting Veterans Access
Meet the Veterans who:
These are the stories of Veterans who chose our nation’s Postsecondary Career Schools, completed their academic courses and often their externships, and are now moving forward to become a part of building America’s future and their family’s future!
Support them. Honor them. Reject those who seek to hurt Veterans by making their GI Benefit an economic subsidy; and then limiting the school’s ability to serve Veterans and low-income students.
Eliminate the 90/10 Rule! It only hurts those who most need help.
Reject those proposals to include GI Benefits in the 90/10 calculation."
Read More...
Protecting Veterans Access
Meet the Veterans who:
- Earned their GI Benefit as a Servicemember,
- Used their GI Benefit as a Veteran, and
- Achieved their career skills to become one of our Nation’s Professionals!
These are the stories of Veterans who chose our nation’s Postsecondary Career Schools, completed their academic courses and often their externships, and are now moving forward to become a part of building America’s future and their family’s future!
Support them. Honor them. Reject those who seek to hurt Veterans by making their GI Benefit an economic subsidy; and then limiting the school’s ability to serve Veterans and low-income students.
Eliminate the 90/10 Rule! It only hurts those who most need help.
Reject those proposals to include GI Benefits in the 90/10 calculation."
Read More...
Shifting Economy and Future of Work Research Available
March 25, 2019
MaxKnowledge has compiled and synthesized a variety of research on the shifting economy and the future of work. They have developed a white paper available entitled “The 21st-Centry Career: Why Perpetual Career Preparation is Necessary to Survive and Thrive in Today’s Economy.”
This white paper contains information highly relevant to the career education sector, particularly leaders and career services professionals preparing students for the new world of work. It summarizes the macro-level economic variables redefining the meaning of work and career and provides eight high-impact practices for career educators to help students and graduates engage in perpetual career preparation.
MaxKnowledge has compiled and synthesized a variety of research on the shifting economy and the future of work. They have developed a white paper available entitled “The 21st-Centry Career: Why Perpetual Career Preparation is Necessary to Survive and Thrive in Today’s Economy.”
This white paper contains information highly relevant to the career education sector, particularly leaders and career services professionals preparing students for the new world of work. It summarizes the macro-level economic variables redefining the meaning of work and career and provides eight high-impact practices for career educators to help students and graduates engage in perpetual career preparation.
Request for Veteran Student Stories
March 19, 2019
Some of you may have already heard about CECU's initiative to collect Student Veteran Success Stories. CECU is encouraging all schools to submit their veteran success stories by April 12th to be made into a resource to help combat the attacks on our schools to reduce veteran enrollment opportunities.
Please help us spread the message by sharing the initiative with your colleagues. CECU needs all of the veteran stories they can collect and they will share their report at the end of the deadline.
Read the full request here.
Some of you may have already heard about CECU's initiative to collect Student Veteran Success Stories. CECU is encouraging all schools to submit their veteran success stories by April 12th to be made into a resource to help combat the attacks on our schools to reduce veteran enrollment opportunities.
Please help us spread the message by sharing the initiative with your colleagues. CECU needs all of the veteran stories they can collect and they will share their report at the end of the deadline.
Read the full request here.
Massachusetts Won't Pursue Case Against Mount Ida
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March 15, 2019
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey said Wednesday investigators have found that Mount Ida College officials had “ample notice” of the college’s precarious financial condition -- and that they failed to develop backup plans for students even as they reasonably knew the college might close. Read more here. |
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MaxKnowledge Launches Online Career Success System
March 6, 2019
MaxKnowledge announced the official public launch of CareerPrepped, a newly developed 21st century career success system institutions can adopt for their students and graduates. CareerPrepped is an online platform that helps students and grads build in-demand soft skills, prove their soft and hard skills and showcase their talent. MaxKnowledge is pleased that the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) has adopted CareerPrepped as a membership service for ACCSC-Accredited Institutions.
Read the press release here.
MaxKnowledge announced the official public launch of CareerPrepped, a newly developed 21st century career success system institutions can adopt for their students and graduates. CareerPrepped is an online platform that helps students and grads build in-demand soft skills, prove their soft and hard skills and showcase their talent. MaxKnowledge is pleased that the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) has adopted CareerPrepped as a membership service for ACCSC-Accredited Institutions.
Read the press release here.
A Message from Steve Gunderson
February 28, 2019
The Emerging War on Veterans Access to our Schools!
The most significant impact of Democrat control of the House of Representatives for our sector may be “the fight over veteran’s access to our schools through their GI Benefits.” Within the past 30 days three significant events preview the fight we anticipate:
The Emerging War on Veterans Access to our Schools!
The most significant impact of Democrat control of the House of Representatives for our sector may be “the fight over veteran’s access to our schools through their GI Benefits.” Within the past 30 days three significant events preview the fight we anticipate:
- On January 30th, Congressman Mark Takano (D-California) addressed the Annual Conference of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Takano is the new Chair of the House Veterans Affairs Committee. In his remarks, he made clear his committee will be at the forefront of this war. He challenged every aspect of our partnership with veterans in their postsecondary education. He suggested that we spend more on marketing than instruction...
Veteran Turns to Education for Fresh Start
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February 2019
Homeless veteran, Alexander Labier started at the Heavy Construction Academy (HCA) this month with prospects already in line to hire once he graduates. Alexander started his program with HCA on February 25th and will graduate a short six weeks later. His VA Benefits allow him to attend the trade school to further his military education and gain employment in the construction field. HCA looks forward to seeing what Alexander can do and where he moves on from here. |
New Course! Assessment Alternatives for Instructors
February 2019
Career education programs prepare students to perform job tasks successfully in their chosen trade or profession. Providing opportunities beyond traditional quizzes and exams allows students to demonstrate and assess these skills and aids in this preparation.
ED136 - Assessment Alternatives for Instructors focuses on how you, the instructor, can identify and implement alternative assessments that support expected course outcomes and allow students to demonstrate their level of competency for a skill or task.
NEPCSA Members can purchase Enrollment Keys to access this or any Online Course.
Career education programs prepare students to perform job tasks successfully in their chosen trade or profession. Providing opportunities beyond traditional quizzes and exams allows students to demonstrate and assess these skills and aids in this preparation.
ED136 - Assessment Alternatives for Instructors focuses on how you, the instructor, can identify and implement alternative assessments that support expected course outcomes and allow students to demonstrate their level of competency for a skill or task.
NEPCSA Members can purchase Enrollment Keys to access this or any Online Course.
October 2018
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Congratulations to the
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Each year at the NEPCSA Professional Development Conference, we ask schools to nominate graduates to receive a NEPCSA Outstanding Graduate Award. We would like to recognize the students that were selected to receive an award at the 2018 NEPCSA PDC!
Graduates were selected for the award based on the contributions that he/she has made to their career field, school or community based on:
Graduates were selected for the award based on the contributions that he/she has made to their career field, school or community based on:
- Accomplishments
- Academic Excellence
- How the graduate maximized his/her performance and demonstrated outstanding potential for post-graduation employment
- The graduate’s extra efforts on behalf of the school, student body or community at large.
Justin Dutton, New England Tractor Trailer Training School:
Justin Dutton is a CDL A graduate of the NETTTS North Andover 600-hour weekend program. As a weekend student Justin gave up every Saturday and Sunday he could have spent with his family in order to better his life situation. From the beginning it was clear that Justin was very motivated to obtain his CDL and employment.
Justin had perfect attendance, was an A student and passed his licensing exam on his first attempt, earning NETTTS “elite” status. Justin became employed with NFI shortly after obtaining his license.
Justin Dutton is a CDL A graduate of the NETTTS North Andover 600-hour weekend program. As a weekend student Justin gave up every Saturday and Sunday he could have spent with his family in order to better his life situation. From the beginning it was clear that Justin was very motivated to obtain his CDL and employment.
Justin had perfect attendance, was an A student and passed his licensing exam on his first attempt, earning NETTTS “elite” status. Justin became employed with NFI shortly after obtaining his license.
Roshani Majmundar, Porter and Chester Institute:
Roshani graduated from the Medical Billing and Coding Program with a 4.0 average and had perfect attendance for the 9-month program. She was a Student Ambassador for 3 of her 4 terms at PCI Rocky Hill. She is also a member of the National Technical Honor Society. She passed her Certified Professional Coder Exam, and was hired by her externship site due to her above average excellence with her skill set.
She related well to her follow students and everyone loved her. Roshani was also attentive to detail and hard-working. She has earned all of the accolades she has received. She is a perfect example of “perseverance pays off”.
Roshani graduated from the Medical Billing and Coding Program with a 4.0 average and had perfect attendance for the 9-month program. She was a Student Ambassador for 3 of her 4 terms at PCI Rocky Hill. She is also a member of the National Technical Honor Society. She passed her Certified Professional Coder Exam, and was hired by her externship site due to her above average excellence with her skill set.
She related well to her follow students and everyone loved her. Roshani was also attentive to detail and hard-working. She has earned all of the accolades she has received. She is a perfect example of “perseverance pays off”.
Joselye Ortega, Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy:
Publicly know as Jawz (The Boston Braider) Joselyn was non stop feeding herself education from every teacher, video, and book she got her hands on in the school. She graduated with Honors in Attendance and also won a Nation wide Cut-Above Contest with TONI&GUY.
After graduation, she soared to the top of Boston's Braiding culture by doing members of the Boston Celtics, Red Sox and Patriot players’ hair. At her salon, 333 Salon & Barbershop, she applies professionalism in her relationships with clients and fellow stylists. In her spare time, Jawz participates in a mentorship program she started for young adults who financially cannot go to school, but are bursting to get their hands in her field of expertise.
Publicly know as Jawz (The Boston Braider) Joselyn was non stop feeding herself education from every teacher, video, and book she got her hands on in the school. She graduated with Honors in Attendance and also won a Nation wide Cut-Above Contest with TONI&GUY.
After graduation, she soared to the top of Boston's Braiding culture by doing members of the Boston Celtics, Red Sox and Patriot players’ hair. At her salon, 333 Salon & Barbershop, she applies professionalism in her relationships with clients and fellow stylists. In her spare time, Jawz participates in a mentorship program she started for young adults who financially cannot go to school, but are bursting to get their hands in her field of expertise.
Sinead Politz, Porter and Chester Institute:
Sinead Politz graduated from the PCI Dental Assisting Program. As a recent widow raising two young children, she excelled beyond her own expectations.
Sinead was elected Student Ambassador, inducted into the National Technical Honor Society, and was a class leader, offering tireless support both academically and emotionally to her classmates. She excelled at her clinical externship sites and was offered a position as an Oral Surgery Assistant at CT Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Meriden, CT.
Sinead was an outstanding student that represented her program and her school with the utmost of integrity and elegance. She is a student speaker at graduation and she serves as an exemplary role model to all past, current, and future students.
Sinead Politz graduated from the PCI Dental Assisting Program. As a recent widow raising two young children, she excelled beyond her own expectations.
Sinead was elected Student Ambassador, inducted into the National Technical Honor Society, and was a class leader, offering tireless support both academically and emotionally to her classmates. She excelled at her clinical externship sites and was offered a position as an Oral Surgery Assistant at CT Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Meriden, CT.
Sinead was an outstanding student that represented her program and her school with the utmost of integrity and elegance. She is a student speaker at graduation and she serves as an exemplary role model to all past, current, and future students.
Brandon Ruis, New England Tractor Trailer Training School:
Brandon Ruis is an extremely dedicated, hardworking, and loyal student who quickly set himself apart in the HVAC-R program. While he was a student, Brandon maintained a 3.88 GPA and almost perfect attendance.
Brandon always helped his instructors with special projects when he was asked and he never complained.
Brandon is currently employed at Hussmann as an HVAC-R Apprentice and enjoys what he is doing. All the faculty and staff at NETTTS North Andover want Brandon to know they are proud of his accomplishments and the sacrifices he has made to achieve his dreams.
Brandon Ruis is an extremely dedicated, hardworking, and loyal student who quickly set himself apart in the HVAC-R program. While he was a student, Brandon maintained a 3.88 GPA and almost perfect attendance.
Brandon always helped his instructors with special projects when he was asked and he never complained.
Brandon is currently employed at Hussmann as an HVAC-R Apprentice and enjoys what he is doing. All the faculty and staff at NETTTS North Andover want Brandon to know they are proud of his accomplishments and the sacrifices he has made to achieve his dreams.
Cedric Saysay, Porter and Chester Institute:
Before enrolling in the Computer Aided Drafting and Design program at Porter & Chester, Cedric spent 20 years as a mortgage analysis for Wells Fargo.
At PCI his peers voted him as the student ambassador for his program. He built lifelong relationships with his classmates and his energy and positive attitude drew every staff member to get to know him.
After graduating in April 2018, Cedric found quick employment with Ostro Electric as a Building Module Coordinator. He now enjoys the daily challenges in an industry he had wanted to be a part of for many years.
Before enrolling in the Computer Aided Drafting and Design program at Porter & Chester, Cedric spent 20 years as a mortgage analysis for Wells Fargo.
At PCI his peers voted him as the student ambassador for his program. He built lifelong relationships with his classmates and his energy and positive attitude drew every staff member to get to know him.
After graduating in April 2018, Cedric found quick employment with Ostro Electric as a Building Module Coordinator. He now enjoys the daily challenges in an industry he had wanted to be a part of for many years.
Tori Zanco, Lincoln Technical Institute:
Tori Zanco graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute with a 3.98 GPA and attendance of 99.2%. Tori was a wonderful student, excelled and took great pride in her work. She is thoughtful, intelligent, kind, and well-mannered. She strives to do her best on every assignment. She is conscientious with an outstanding work ethic and organizational skills. She is eager to learn and encourages others to do well.
During her externship, Tori was dedicated and went above and beyond her actual duties. When faced with a work-related issue, Tori always kept a clear mind and made decisions in the best interest of the office and her fellow workers. She took on new tasks with ease, and needed very little instruction or supervision.
Tori is currently working at Weston Pediatric Dentistry.
Tori Zanco graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute with a 3.98 GPA and attendance of 99.2%. Tori was a wonderful student, excelled and took great pride in her work. She is thoughtful, intelligent, kind, and well-mannered. She strives to do her best on every assignment. She is conscientious with an outstanding work ethic and organizational skills. She is eager to learn and encourages others to do well.
During her externship, Tori was dedicated and went above and beyond her actual duties. When faced with a work-related issue, Tori always kept a clear mind and made decisions in the best interest of the office and her fellow workers. She took on new tasks with ease, and needed very little instruction or supervision.
Tori is currently working at Weston Pediatric Dentistry.