MaKami College
Former names | MaKami College of Massage and Holistic Arts |
|---|---|
| Motto | Hands on training and experience |
| Type | Independent Academic Institution |
| Established | 2001 |
| Affiliation | Queen Esther Education Foundation ( Charity) |
| Director | Marija Pavkovic Tovissi |
| Students | 2000+ |
| Location | , , Canada 53°32′23″N 113°25′24″W / 53.5397°N 113.4232°W (Edmonton location) |
| Mascot | MaKami Max |
| Website | makamicollege |
MaKami College is a post-secondary college in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. It was incorporated in Edmonton, Alberta in 2001, and was designated an Independent Academic Institution in the province of Alberta in March 2023 and was the first for-profit post-secondary institution to receive this designation in the province.[1] MaKami trains students to become licensed massage therapists, health care aides, master instructors, security professionals, medical office assistants, business administration professionals and personal trainers. MaKami College also offers continuing education opportunities throughout the year, including English Language Arts (ELA), and a number of workshops for students as well as the general public.
History
MaKami College started as a small vocational school in Edmonton, AB.
In 2013, MaKami College opened a second campus in Calgary.[2] In April 2019, MaKami College's Edmonton campus moved into the Boonie Doon shopping centre, a 10,219-square-metre space formerly occupied by the department store Sears.[3] In 2021, a second Calgary location was opened in the Marlborough Mall.
In March 2023, the school was granted Independent Academic Institution status by the Government of Alberta.
Accreditation
MaKami College is a member in good standing with NHP Canada, CRMTA, Canadian Sports Massage Therapists Association and the Better Business Bureau. They are also listed on the Government of Canada’s list of Designated Learning Institutes.[4]
Campuses
MaKami College's head office is located in a 110,000 sqft. space at the Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre, at the intersection of Whyte Avenue and 83 Street in the Bonnie Doon neighbourhood.
The Calgary SW campus was opened in 2013.[5]
Opened in August 2021, the Calgary NE campus is located in Marlborough Mall.[6]
References
- ^ French, Janet (July 21, 2023). "Alberta premier gives mandate to develop for-profit colleges to offer diplomas and degrees". CBC News.
- ^ "2014 Profit 500". ProfitGuide.com. Profit Guide. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ^ "Massage therapy school MaKami College to set up in old Sears space in Bonnie Doon mall". EdmontonJournal.com. Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
- ^ Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (14 May 2014). "Designated learning institutions list". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "MaKami Massage Therapy College Celebrates Success in Calgary". Wireservice.ca. Wire Service. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ^ "MaKami College Secures Space in Marlborough Mall". Facebook. MaKami College. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
