MaKami College

MaKami College is a post-secondary college in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It was incorporated in Edmonton in 2001, and was designated an Independent Academic Institution in Alberta in 2023, 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 offers continuing education opportunities throughout the year, including English Language Arts, and workshops for students and non-students.

MaKami College Inc
Former name
MaKami College of Massage and Holistic Arts
MottoHands on training and experience
TypeIndependent Academic Institution
Established2001
DirectorMarija Pavkovic-Tovissi
Students2000+
Location
Edmonton & Calgary
,
Alberta
,
Canada

53.5397°N 113.4232°W / 53.5397; -113.4232 (Edmonton location)
MascotMaKami Max
Websitemakamicollege.com

History

MaKami College started as a small vocational school in Edmonton in 2001, specializing in massage therapy. It expanded to include health care aide, master instructor, business administration, medical office assistant, security, and personal trainer programs.

In 2013, MaKami College opened a second campus in Calgary.[2] In 2019, MaKami College's Edmonton campus moved into the Boonie Doon shopping centre, a 10,219-square-metre (110,000 sq ft) 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 at Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre, in the Bonnie Doon neighbourhood.

The Calgary southwest campus was opened in 2013.[5]

Opened in August 2021, the Calgary northeast campus is located in Marlborough Mall.[6]

Community involvement

Since 2001, MaKami College has been very involved in the community by sponsoring charity events and helping recent immigrants get skills and confidence to enhance job opportunities. MaKami College's managing director, Marija Pavkovic Tovissi, is also the founder of the Queen Esther Education Foundation which helps recent immigrants with their ESL skills and assists with helping them find and secure employment opportunities. "MaKami and Queen Esther were both my dreams, and to see them succeed and have people notice is such a great experience."[7]

Awards

MaKami College was named the best college for massage therapy in Canada in 2023 by University Magazine.[8]

References
  1. French, Janet (July 21, 2023). "Alberta premier gives mandate to develop for-profit colleges to offer diplomas and degrees". CBC News.
  2. "2014 Profit 500". ProfitGuide.com. Profit Guide. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  3. "Massage therapy school MaKami College to set up in old Sears space in Bonnie Doon mall". EdmontonJournal.com. Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  4. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (14 May 2014). "Designated learning institutions list". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  5. "MaKami Massage Therapy College Celebrates Success in Calgary". Wireservice.ca. Wire Service. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  6. "MaKami College Secures Space in Marlborough Mall". Facebook. MaKami College. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
  7. "Edmonton Businesswoman Recognized in International Magazine". Yahoo! Finance. MaKami College. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  8. "MaKami College Named #1 Best College for Massage Therapy in Canada 2023". MaKami College. MaKami College. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
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