Northwest Career College School Catalog - 2018

Institutional Information
Mission Statement
The mission of Northwest Career College is to educate the next generation of leaders and professionals within
the healthcare and legal fields. We do this through our commitment to excellence in education and school
administration, and by serving as mentors and role models for our students. We aspire to develop in our students
a lifelong passion for learning and provide them with the tools they need to achieve their personal and
professional aspirations after completing their program at Northwest Career College.
School Objectives
Our school has several objectives designed to help us fulfill our mission:
1. Provide our students with an up-to-date learning experience by constantly reviewing and improving our
curriculum via student, instructor, employer, and community feedback.
2. Provide instruction using industry standard equipment and incorporate new technology into the
classroom to improve graduate career prospects.
3. Provide facilities which ensure a valuable learning experience and a beautiful campus that creates an
enjoyable student experience outside of the classroom.
4. Provide students with the training and resources needed to become lifelong learners and continue to
grow professionally after completing their program of study.
5. Provide administrative and faculty support to graduates throughout the applicable certification and
licensure processes.
6. Provide support services to help students address personal challenges during their time in school.
7. Provide career services assistance and professional guidance to graduates to help them obtain and
maintain employment in their field of study.
School Ownership and History
Northwest Career College is owned by John Kenny, D.C. Dr. John Kenny is a graduate of Northwestern
University and National College of Chiropractic and has maintained a private practice in Las Vegas since 1992.
NCC was founded in July 1997 as Northwest Massage School. It was renamed Northwest Health Careers in
December 1998 after opening its Dental Assisting program. Northwest Health Careers made its final relocation
to 7398 Smoke Ranch Road in 2003. It was renamed Northwest Career College (NCC) in 2012 upon addition of
the Paralegal Studies program, the Institution’s first degree-granting program.
NCC celebrated its 20 th anniversary in July 2017 and expanded its campus to include an off-site medical facility
where Massage Therapy students complete their Student Clinic Internship requirement.
For more information, please visit our website at www.northwestcareercollege.edu.
Licensing Information
NCC is licensed by the State of Nevada Commission on Post Secondary Education.
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