History of Career Colleges of America:

The Mission of Career Colleges of America is:

To provide quality and valued-training programs and services to our students in order for them to obtain the skills and competencies needed for entry-level positions in their chosen fields; to locate employment opportunities for our graduates; and to promote an environment for employees and students, which fosters teamwork, personal growth, and respect for the individual.

School History:

Career Colleges of America was established in 1988 to provide entry-level training in various career opportunities. The school was purchased in 1991 and its name was changed to Career Colleges of America (CCA), with ongoing improvement to its program offerings and facilities. Innovative and experienced instructors contribute their expertise in expanding the services and training programs offered by CCA. Additional vocational programs have since been implemented in order to satisfy the increasing demands of the industry. Based on similar needs in Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles counties of Southern California, Career Colleges of America opened its San Bernardino campus in 1994 and Los Angeles campus in 2003. In June 2011, CCA opened an auxiliary classroom in Gardena to serve enrollment overflow from South Gate.

On December 14, 1999 Career Colleges of America received full accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). Career Colleges of America is a “dba” name of CCA Educorp, Inc., and does not have a pending petition in bankruptcy nor is it operating as a debtor in possession. Further, CCA has neither filed a petition nor had a petition in bankruptcy filed against it within the previous five years.

Mission Statement and Educational Philosophy:

Career Colleges of America is dedicated to providing trade and technical training relevant to the needs of the communities it serves. Since its inception, the school’s educational philosophy has been to:

Offer technical programs so that students can achieve their career, educational, and personal goals.

Provide training using actual on-the-job situations so graduates can have the skills and competencies needed for entry-level employment Ensure only relevant equipment and materials are used in the training of students; and Hire qualified instructors.

ACCREDITATION, STATE LICENSURE, AND APPROVALS:

Career Colleges of America is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). ACCET is a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education under provision of Public Law 82-550 and subsequent legislation that requires the evaluation of such agencies and issuance of an official list by that governmental office.

Career Colleges of America is approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) of the State of California. This approval means the Bureau has determined and certified that this institution meets minimum standards established by the Bureau for integrity, financial stability, and educational quality, including the offering of bona fide instruction by qualified faculty. Additionally, Career Colleges of America is recognized, authorized, and/or approved, by the following agencies.

U.S. Department of Education:

Authorized by the USDE to offer federal grants and loans to qualified students at all campuses.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs:

Approved under the provisions of Title 38, United States Code, to train eligible persons and veterans at all campuses.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs:

Approved to offer the Surgical Technology program at South Gate and San Bernardino campuses by meeting standards established by CAAHEP, located at 1361 Park Street / Clearwater, FL 33756 / Tel: (727) 210-2350 / Fax: (727) 210-2354. The Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA) is located at 6 West Dry Creek Circle, Suite 110 / Littleton, CO 80120-8031 / Tel: (303) 694-9262 / Fax: (303) 741-3655.

National Academy of Sports Medicine:

CCA is a NASM academic partner and approved provider of customized curriculum for the Fitness Trainer program in our School Catalog.