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Overview of Career College of Northern Nevada
The Career College of Northern Nevada (CCNN) offers a wide variety of career training programs that prepare its graduates for successful and fulfilling careers. The programs are designed with the prospective employer in mind, and a strong emphasis is placed on hands-on training so that students are equipped with the abilities that satisfy the needs of local employers. The facility, located in Reno, Nevada, is one of the most modern and well equipped educational venues of its type in Northern Nevada. CCNN is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
Points of Distinction
Areas of Study
Associate Degrees are offered in the following areas of study:
In addition, CCNN offers the following Diploma programs:
Career College of Northern Nevada Admissions
Individuals wishing to apply to career training programs at CCNN must undergo a personal interview and tour the campus. The college prefers that someone close to the applicant (e.g., a parent, spouse, or close friend) also attends the interview. Applicants should also provide proof of High School graduation or GED equivalency and should complete an Application for Enrollment and Enrollment Agreement. Once these steps are taken, the college will review the information and inform the applicant of its decision.
Career College of Northern Nevada Faculty Quality
The CCNN faculty consists of highly skilled and experienced instructors who are dedicated to each and every student's successful education. Instructors are committed to devoting their time and effort to seeing that student goals are achieved. Approximately one-half of the faculty is employed full-time, and student/faculty ratio is approximately 20 to 1.
Career College of Northern Nevada Student Body
The student body consists of 98% in-state students and a female:male ratio of about 4:1. Student population is roughly 300, with minorities comprising about 35% of this total.
Career College of Northern Nevada Student Life
CCNN is a commuter campus which does not offer campus housing but which does feature a student-run newspaper. Students can freely avail themselves of the services of the school's Career Placement Services Office, which exists for the purpose of helping graduates obtain employment in their areas of specialization. The office not only assists students in finding their first job, but thereafter provides continued assistance throughout their careers. Refresher career training, at no additional cost, is also offered to graduates who make career changes after their initial employment.
(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)
HVAC Electrical Construction
Information Technology
Medical Assisting and Nursing
Medical and Dental Administration
Paralegal
(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)
Degrees or Coursework
Nevada
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