About us

The BC Career Colleges Association was established in 1977 to promote and support post secondary schools, stakeholders, students and all interested parties involved in private post-secondary education and training in BC. The aim is to ensure that the private education and training industry is recognized for the high level of service delivery, commitment to quality, and student satisfaction that the sector delivers to the consumers. With a shortage of skilled workers in B.C., and inadequate capacity in the public post-secondary system, private institutions are a vital part of the education and training environment in this province.

BCCCA member schools adhere to a Code of Ethics and are committed to providing students with individual care and attention throughout their studies, and as they graduate and search for employment. Our member schools believe in offering students an education and training experience that is satisfying, supportive and designed to provide the skills and knowledge that students need to find the job and/or career that they want.

We undertake projects such as:

• Representing the interests of our members to government and quasi-government organizations 
• Keeping our members updated on government regulations 
• Representing the private post-secondary sector on Commissions and Committees.
• Gathering input in sector specific areas such as healthcare, hospitality and Aesthetics through member working groups and carrying forward those concerns to the appropriate stakeholder group.
• Negotiating pricing for membership discounts with vendors