National Education Centers, Inc (NEC) was a for-profit post-secondary education organization in North America. Through more than 50 campuses and subsidiaries, it offered career-oriented diploma, Associates and Bachelors degree programs in advertising design, architectural design, health care, business, criminal justice, transportation technology, construction trades, and information technology.
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History
National Education Centers, a subsidiary of National Education Corporation, was incorporated in the State of California on Monday, January 20, 1964. Its primary office was located at 27 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467. National Education Centers, Inc had schools and campuses across the United States. Most campuses were nationally institutionally accredited by one of two national accrediting agencies: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC); or Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Corinthian Colleges, Inc. acquired 16 colleges from National Education Centers in 1995. By early 2015, Corinthian Colleges and twenty-four of its subsidiaries ceased operations.
Sylvan Learning Systems Inc., agreed to acquire remaining assets of National Education Corporation in 1997.
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Associated Schools and Campuses
Arizona Automotive Institute: (now a Branch of Platt College Tulsa, OK) Vocational technical school training prepares graduates for careers in many disciplines, including Diesel - Heavy Truck; Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Basic Refrigeration (HVAC/BR); Combination Welding; & Automotive Service Technology.
Bryman College: Bryman operated several campuses mostly in California. The original Bryman Schools were founded in 1960 by Mrs. Esther Bryman as the Los Angeles Colleges of Medical and Dental Assistants. The Bryman Schools were acquired by National Education Corporation in 1975. In 1983, the school names were changed to National Education Center Bryman Campus.
National Institute of Technology: National Education Center operated many campuses across the United States under the name National Institute of Technology and National Education Center College of Technology.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology: (nicknamed Spartan and initially named Spartan School of Aeronautics) is a for-profit aviation institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma that offers training in aviation, aviation electronics, flight, nondestructive testing, quality control and aircraft maintenance.
References
http://articles.latimes.com/1994-06-29/business/fi-9993_1_national-education
http://articles.latimes.com/1989-08-15/business/fi-662_1_national-education
http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/corinthian-colleges-inc-history/
http://www.secinfo.com/dsvRx.79b.a.htm#1stPage
https://www.nytimes.com/1997/03/13/business/national-education-agrees-to-be-acquired-for-750-million.html
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