Unitek College to Receive Several Awards in California

The San Jose and Hayward Campuses will be presented with 2022 – 2023 ACCSC School of Excellence and Distinction Awards.

Newport Beach, California – Unitek College is thrilled to announce that on September 20, 2023, they will be presented with a 2022 – 2023 ACCSC School of Excellence Award for their San Jose Campus. In addition, they will receive a 2022 – 2023 ACCSC School of Distinction Award for their Hayward campus. Dr. Navneet Bhasin, Chief Operations Officer and Milo Jocson, Regional Director of Operations will accept the awards on behalf of both campuses. This prestigious ceremony will be held at the ACCSC’s Professional Development Conference in Arlington, Virginia.

“It is with great excitement that we announce our accomplishments in San Jose and Hayward,” said Dr. Bhasin. “We are so thrilled to receive these awards from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Since 1965, ACCSC has been at the forefront of establishing and advancing quality education for private, postsecondary career schools and colleges. To be chosen by this organization is an honor and a privilege.”

The School of Excellence Award highlights institutions that have demonstrated exceptional student achievement, while the ACCSC School of Distinction Award commends institutions that have produced educational programs of the highest quality. As a School of Excellence and Distinction, Unitek College will be formally recognized throughout the 2023 ACCSC Professional Development Conference. The goal of ACCSC is one that Unitek shares: Building partnerships to ensure quality education that improves student success in the workforce.

“At Unitek, we care greatly about our students,” said Shalini Kumar, Campus Director of the Unitek College San Jose campus. “As an institution that provides various student-run initiatives, we are committed to student excellence while educating the next generation. We believe academia and inclusivity are vital when it comes to supporting the future of healthcare. This recognition provides validation that we are exceeding our mission to serve our students in San Jose.”

Neena Chauhan, Campus Director of the Unitek College Hayward campus, added: “We have created a welcoming culture of inclusiveness where everything we do in Hayward is centered around our students. We are committed to quality education because it is what our students, our staff, and our community deserves.”

The San Jose and Hayward campuses will be honored by ACCSC at the Professional Development
Conference which runs from September 18th to the 20th. Leaders from academia and healthcare will have the chance to promote student growth, strengthen support for workforce development, and help fill the skills gap in the United States. Join Unitek College and other school representatives for a celebration of educational achievements at the Professional Development Conference.

Unitek College is one of California’s reputable healthcare and nursing colleges. Every Unitek program teaches the clinical technique and theory used in the field today. Equipped with a multitude of sought-after skills, Unitek graduates are prepared to excel in many of the fastest-growing careers in healthcare and nursing.

Unitek Learning Employee Wins CECU Leadership Award

Unitek campus director receives prestigious award from the Career Education Colleges and Universities.

Newport Beach, California – Unitek Learning is thrilled to announce that Marilyn Lim-Carreon, the Unitek College Campus Director in Reno, has been selected as the 2023 CECU Leadership Award winner. The primary mission of the Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) is to serve postsecondary career education to schools, staff, and students. CECU is a voluntary membership organization that serves as a national voice for the postsecondary education sector. Currently, more than 1,100 campuses and affiliate members throughout North America are represented by this group.

“We are so thrilled that Marilyn has received this award from CECU. It’s an honor and a privilege,” said Janis Paulson, Chief Executive Officer at Unitek Learning. “CECU is one of the nation’s largest associations representing private, postsecondary colleges. Together, we can help equip future generations with the career skills they need to succeed, from allied healthcare to nursing and beyond.”

On June 22, 2023, Marilyn Lim-Carreon received the CECU Leadership Award. As the Vice-Chair of the Nevada Association for Career Colleges (NACC), Marilyn advocates for the entire state of Nevada on behalf of every private, post-secondary school. This award honored her leadership and tireless commitment to the advancement of career education.

“A state association is necessary to give voice to the career schools that are unrepresented in Carson City,” said Dr. Jason Altmire, President and Chief Executive Officer at Career Education Colleges and Universities. “Building a new association from the ground up is difficult, but Marylin jumped right in. Thanks to her unwavering leadership, the Nevada Association of Career Colleges had an extraordinarily successful first year by every measure. Marilyn led the way to this success, and I can’t think of anyone who is more deserving of this award.”

Kelley Blanchard, Executive Vice President at Career Education Colleges and Universities, added: “The 2023 CECU Leadership Award was presented to Marilyn Lim-Carreon for her dedication and leadership with NACC. Marilyn has been a trailblazer for the organization since its inception as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. She is a leader at her institution and a powerful voice for the advancement of career schools for the state of Nevada.”

Unitek Learning is the parent company of several distinguished learning institutions: Unitek College, Unitek EMT, Unitek Training Healthcare, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, and Brookline College. Unitek programs teach the clinical practices and theory used in the field today. Equipped with a multitude of sought-after skills, Unitek graduates are prepared to excel in many of the fastest-growing careers in healthcare and nursing.

Unitek Learning Joins Forces with Community Health System and Launches New Initiative

Unitek Helps Transform California Workforce Through Nursing Programs

Newport Beach, CA – Unitek Learning has announced an educational partnership with Community Health System to strengthen the California workforce and offer greater access to their nursing programs. These organizations share the same vision and philosophy of improving their communities through improved access to education and healthcare. Together, they can use this academic-practice partnership to tackle workforce vacancies and positively impact others.

“Partnering with Community is a great opportunity for us to collaborate and address the healthcare needs of the Central Valley,” said Karilyn Van Oosten, VP of Strategic Business Development at Unitek Learning. “Our partnership will allow Unitek Learning and Unitek College to become part of the solution. We are honored they chose us to help them build their workforce and tackle this issue at the root cause.”

Community Health System is a private, not-for-profit healthcare network based in Fresno County, and the largest private employer in the region. Community cares for more people in the region than any other provider. In addition, Community is committed to being an employer of choice and strives to provide top-notch care to support the health and wellbeing of those in need.

Community Health System is made up of three entities: Community Medical Centers, is a network of four hospitals, a cancer institute, and several other medical facilities; Community Provider Network is a fast-growing network of nearly 400 primary and specialty care providers; and Community Care Health is one of the largest HMOs in the region and offers local businesses medical insurance options for their employees. These three pillars of healthcare— hospitals, physicians, and health insurance—provide Central Valley families with integrated and comprehensive care.

By partnering with Unitek, future nurses will train in the Community Medical Centers’ facilities and Community’s team members who participate in the program will receive a specialized tuition rate for nursing programs at Unitek College.

“This partnership allows us to support employees who want to grow their careers with Community and invest in creating opportunities for the diverse workforce throughout our community,” said Danny Davis, Chief Nursing Officer at Community Health System.

“At Unitek, we are committed to education and workforce alignment so that the next generation can thrive,” said Janis Paulson, Chief Executive Officer at Unitek Learning. “We’re honored to join forces with Community and help transform the California workforce. The nursing shortage is here to stay, and we need to build academic-practice partnerships to solve these shortages and strengthen our communities.”

Unitek Learning is the parent company of several distinguished learning institutions: Unitek College, Unitek Training Healthcare, Unitek EMT, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, and Brookline College. Unitek programs teach the clinical practices and theory used in the field today. Equipped with a multitude of sought-after skills, Unitek graduates are prepared to excel in many of the fastest-growing careers in health care and nursing.

To find out how to take advantage of all this partnership affords, call 888.382.8183 or contact us today.

Unitek Joins Forces with Masonic Homes of California to Expand Workforce Education

Unitek Learning to Help Transform Healthcare Workforce

Newport Beach, California – Unitek Learning is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Masonic Homes of California, a group that is devoted to helping others live well and achieve meaningful lives. The Masonic Homes of California is guided by the charitable mission and values of the Masons of California. This nonprofit, fraternal organization has more than 40,000 members. Both Unitek Learning and Masonic Homes seek to support communities throughout the Golden State.

“Our goal is to work with Masonic Homes of California on workforce development. We understand that students don’t just want to find a great job—they want that job to continue to evolve and grow with them,” said Janis Paulson, Chief Executive Officer at Unitek Learning. “With that in mind, we have educational pathways to help advance the workforce so that they can seize every opportunity they want today and in the future.”

Through this partnership with Unitek Learning, employees of Masonic Homes can advance their careers by enrolling in a specialized program offered by Unitek Training Healthcare. These individuals will have the opportunity to enjoy a Nursing Assistant Training Program (NATP) approved by the California Department of Public Health. The hybrid-online program features a combination of traditional instruction, virtual components, and hands-on exercises. Students will also benefit from clinical rotations and a NATP credential upon successful completion of the program.

“Personal care aides are expected to be the single largest occupation in California by 2026, and that growth will contribute to a statewide shortage of up to 3.2 million paid direct care workers in the coming years,” said Karilyn Van Oosten, Vice President of Strategic Business Development at Unitek Learning. “This workforce crisis threatens the quality and affordability of care for aging Californians. Our partnership with Masonic Homes of California will help expand access to quality healthcare education, which will then increase access to care.”

Gary Charland, Chief Executive Officer at Masonic Homes of California, added: “The Masonic Homes of California is eager to help reduce the workforce shortage that the healthcare space is facing. We believe this partnership will bring relief to many overwhelmed communities and hospitals for future generations.”

Unitek Learning is the parent company of several distinguished learning institutions: Unitek College, Unitek EMT, Unitek Training Healthcare, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, and Brookline College. Unitek programs teach the clinical practices and theory used in the field today. Equipped with a multitude of sought-after skills, Unitek graduates are prepared to excel in many of the fastest-growing careers in healthcare and nursing.

To find out how to take advantage of all this partnership affords, call 888.382.8183 or contact us today.

Unitek Learning Strives to Combat Nursing Workforce Shortages

Unitek employee shines light on nurse recruitment in rural Nevada.

Newport Beach, California – Unitek Learning is thrilled to announce that Dr. Victoria Rondez Squier, the Practical Nursing Program Director in Reno, Nevada, has been highlighted as a pioneering leader in the Nevada Nursing Association (NNA) Newsletter. Access to healthcare is one of the biggest challenges that rural communities face. With a deficit of more than 5,000 nurses in the state, Nevada rural communities are greatly impacted by the nation-wide nursing shortage. One of Dr. Squier’s primary goals is to break down barriers that are faced by educators and practitioners in these areas.

“We are so proud of Dr. Squier’s work in rural nurse recruitment,” said Janis Paulson, Chief Executive Officer at Unitek Learning. “Through government-funded grants and incentives for career development, this call-to-action could help combat workforce shortage crises and better support communities across Nevada. We believe equity, inclusion, and innovation are vital when it comes to supporting the future of healthcare.”

The Nevada nursing community now has an additional partner to help retain more nurses. Joseph Filippi, Jr., the Workforce Program Manager with the Nevada Rural Hospital Partners, manages the Nurse Apprentice Program (NAP) Grant, which is funded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury American Rescue Plan ACT (ARPA). According to the NNA newsletter, a grant of $20,000,000 has been allotted to the NAP to attract nursing students in Nevada. These targeted regions include rural critical access hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.

“Additional training around research and advocacy may be necessary to obtain new hires,” said Dr. Squier, Practical Nursing Program Director at Unitek College. “The NAP is a partnership opportunity that begins to address the unique needs of our nurses in remote communities. When I think about these nursing prospects, I am so excited for the future of healthcare and nurses in rural areas. It is truly an honor to represent Unitek and advocate our shared purpose, vision, and core values.”

Dr. Victoria Rondez Squier, DNP, MSN, RN, CNL, NE-BC, EBP-C, is a results-driven leader with more than 16 years of experience in acute care. Some of her areas of expertise include orthopedics, oncology, telemetry, pediatrics, telehealth, and leadership. Throughout her career, Dr. Squier has served as a nurse leader who is passionate about preparing future generations of nurses. In addition, she is the president elect of the Nevada Nurses Association (NNA) in District 1. Dr. Squier is now the Practical Nursing Program Director for Unitek College in Reno, Nevada.

Unitek Learning is the parent company of several distinguished learning institutions: Unitek College, Unitek EMT, Eagle Gate College, Provo College, and Brookline College. Unitek programs teach the clinical practices and theory used in the field today. Equipped with a multitude of sought-after skills, Unitek graduates are prepared to excel in many of the fastest-growing careers in healthcare and nursing.

Unitek College Wins First Place Community Service Award

Unitek to receive prestigious award from the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools

Newport Beach, California – Unitek College is thrilled to announce they have been selected as the CAPPS 2023 First Place Community Service Award Winner in the large school category. The primary mission of the California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) is to serve the California private postsecondary sector by advocating for the interests of their members and students. CAPPS also promotes the image of their schools, communicate state and national issues, and offer professional development opportunities.

“We are so thrilled to receive this award from CAPPS,” said Janis Paulson, Chief Executive Officer at Unitek College. “CAPPS is one of the nation’s largest associations representing private, postsecondary colleges. They work to ensure that students have options when selecting their educational institution. To be chosen by this organization is an honor and a privilege.”

The CAPPS Excellence in Community Service Awards were inaugurated in 2016 to recognize CAPPS-member schools that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their local community. They offer these awards to recognize and encourage initiatives in community service, service learning, and civic engagement that have a significant impact on the communities served by their schools.

Unitek College will be honored during the upcoming CAPPS Legislative Policy Conference scheduled for April 18-19, 2023. They will receive a plaque and crystal award to recognize their efforts. During the conference, Unitek will also present a short video detailing how their campuses contributed to their communities throughout 2022. Some of these efforts include blood drives, food drives, school supplies drives, and more.

“At Unitek, we care greatly about our communities,” said Dr. Navneet Bhasin, Chief Operations Officer at Unitek College. “As an institution that provides various student-run initiatives, we are committed to helping others while educating the next generation. We believe academia and inclusivity are vital when it comes to supporting the future of healthcare. This is a core belief that CAPPS shares with all of us at Unitek.”

Unitek College is one of California’s reputable healthcare and nursing colleges. Every Unitek program teaches the clinical technique and theory used in the field today. Equipped with a multitude of sought-after skills, Unitek graduates are prepared to excel in many of the fastest-growing careers in healthcare and nursing.

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