Alpha Connect
Monthly Student Newsletter
Your ACC resource hub for student updates, academic reminders, NACC exam notes, placement news, career opportunities and college events, all in one place.
Listening, learning and treating every person with dignity
Hello Alpha Students,
Welcome to the October edition of Alpha Connect! This edition is dedicated to Truth and Reconciliation. On September 30, we honoured the children who never returned home from residential schools, and the Survivors, families and communities who continue to carry that legacy. As a college community built on care, reconciliation starts with each of us: listening, learning, and treating every person with dignity and respect, in class, on placement and beyond.
Let’s make this a meaningful month!
What you need to know in October
Every story from the October issue, with the full details, dates and next steps.
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Academic Updates
Program start dates: October–November 2026
ICM, DSW, PSW, MHA and SSW intakes, in date order, with how to apply.
- ICM Oct 5
- DSW Oct 19
- PSW Oct 26
- MHA Oct 26
- SSW Nov 9
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Placement Success
Preparing for a Successful PSW Placement Orientation
How to make a strong first impression, plus the questions to ask before your first shift.
- Orientation
- Preparation
- Questionnaire
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Admissions Updates
Admissions Reminder: Complete Your Admissions File
Your required documents checklist. Everything must be in before classes begin.
- Required Documents
- Documents Integrity
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Training & Exams
NACC Exams & First Aid/CPR Training: October 2026
NACC exam booking dates, First Aid & CPR on October 31, and the eligibility requirements.
- NACC Oct 7–8, 21–22
- CPR Oct 31
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Coming Soon
PSW Bridging Program
For healthcare professionals ready to build on their experience and move toward a PSW career.
- 2 months online
- 1 month placement
Read the full October issue
The complete one-page edition of Alpha Connect, exactly as it was sent to students. Download the PDF to save or print it, or open the full-size image on your phone.
- A message from the Campus Manager
- Start dates for ICM, DSW, PSW, MHA and SSW
- NACC exam and First Aid & CPR dates
- Admissions and placement reminders
- Refer a friend and earn $150
- Careers at Alpha Resources
October 2026 at a glance
Select a highlighted date to see the details. Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 12: the college is closed.
Celebrate, refer and grow your career
Great job, Saheed!
Congratulations to Saheed Abiola O. for achieving an impressive 96% on the NACC final exam, the highest score in the examination session.
Refer a friend. Earn $150.
Know someone ready for their next step? Refer them to Alpha Career College and you may qualify for a $150 referral bonus when they enrol in an eligible program: Personal Support Worker, Food Service Worker, Mental Health & Addiction Worker, Developmental Service Worker or Child & Youth Worker.
Terms and eligibility requirements apply.
Now hiring at Alpha Resources Ltd.
- Child and Youth Worker
- Personal Support Worker
- Shelter Support Worker
- Cooks & Preps
Send your resume to recruitment@alphahcr.com
New programs on the way
- Health Care · Coming soon
PSW Bridging Program
Build on your existing healthcare knowledge and move toward your PSW career: about 2 months online, then 1 month of placement in Ontario.
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Upcoming programs
Cybersecurity Analyst, Electrical and Carpentry
Three new fields are on the way. See what each involves and where it can lead while full details are finalized.
Learn More
Browse Alpha Connect issues
- October 2026 · Edition 02 Truth and Reconciliation Download PDF
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September 2026 · Edition 01 The launch issue Download PDF
