This Month at Alpha Career College: Important Dates & Events

November 1, 2026

College Calendar

November 2026

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NACC Exam College, program and training dates

November Events

Nov 7

De-escalation Training

A De-escalation Training session is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026.

If you are eligible for this session, add it to your calendar alongside your exam or practical dates.

Nov 9

NACC Exam

NACC exam date available for booking.

Please select your preferred exam session when booking, arrive on time and be available for the full duration of your session. Make sure all placements, assignments and academic requirements are complete before your exam date.

Nov 9

SSW November 2026 Cohort Begins

The Shelter Support Worker (SSW) November 2026 cohort officially begins on Monday, November 9, 2026.

Students enrolled in this intake should be prepared to begin classes and have completed all required registration, onboarding and admissions requirements before the program start date.
We look forward to welcoming the new cohort to Alpha Career College.

Nov 10

NACC Exam

NACC exam date available for booking.

Please select your preferred exam session when booking, arrive on time and be available for the full duration of your session. Make sure all placements, assignments and academic requirements are complete before your exam date.

Nov 11

Remembrance Day – Moment of Silence

On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, please join us for a moment of silence at 11 a.m.

Alpha Career College is proud to partner with the Royal Canadian Legion to help distribute poppies during the National Poppy Campaign, which runs until November 11. Poppies are free, and donations to the Poppy Fund support Veterans and their families. Lest we forget.

Nov 17

De-escalation Training

A second De-escalation Training session is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

If you are eligible for this session, add it to your calendar alongside your exam or practical dates.

Nov 18

NACC Exam

NACC exam date available for booking.

Please select your preferred exam session when booking, arrive on time and be available for the full duration of your session. Make sure all placements, assignments and academic requirements are complete before your exam date.

Nov 19

NACC Exam

NACC exam date available for booking.

Please select your preferred exam session when booking, arrive on time and be available for the full duration of your session. Make sure all placements, assignments and academic requirements are complete before your exam date.

Nov 23

NACC Personal Support Worker (PSW) Cohort Begins

The NACC Personal Support Worker (PSW) November 2026 cohort officially begins on Monday, November 23, 2026.

Students enrolled in this intake should be prepared to begin classes and have completed all required registration, onboarding and admissions requirements before the program start date.
We look forward to welcoming the new cohort to Alpha Career College.

Nov 23–27

Unified Practical – July '26 PSW

The Unified Practical for the July 2026 PSW cohort runs from Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27, 2026.

Nov 24–28

GPA Training – July '26 PSW

GPA Training for the July 2026 PSW cohort runs from Tuesday, November 24 to Saturday, November 28, 2026.

Nov 26

Harm Reduction Training

A Harm Reduction Training session is scheduled for Thursday, November 26, 2026.

If you are eligible for this session, add it to your calendar.

Nov 28

First Aid & CPR Training Session

The next First Aid & CPR Training Session is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2026.

This training is a required part of your program for eligible students.

Academic Updates: NACC Exams & Training, November 2026 →

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    • Residential treatment centres
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    Train to support people with developmental challenges, and their families, in the social and community sector.

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    • Residential facilities
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    • Long-term care
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    Support people experiencing homelessness as they move toward independent living or supportive housing.

    Where you could work

    • Emergency shelters
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    • Drop-in centres
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    Learn the case management process for addictions and homelessness services, from intake and assessment to referrals.

    What you will learn

    • Intake and assessment
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    Food Service Worker

    Learn food safety, sanitation and workplace safety, and start in food service with no previous experience.

    Where you could work

    • Long-term care homes
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