National Career Institute

What National Career Institute does

National Career Institute (NCI) is a privately held, for-profit vocational training institution headquartered in a single 8,000-square-foot facility at 134 Evergreen Place, East Orange, New Jersey. The company delivers career-oriented certificate programs in two categories: allied health (Clinical Medical Assistant with Externship at 810 hours, Medical Billing and Coding Specialist at 270 contact hours, Phlebotomy Technician at 90 hours, and EKG Technician at 90 hours) and skilled trades (Electrical Assistant and HVAC at 640 contact hours, HVAC I and II at 400 contact hours, and General Construction at 630 contact hours). Programs combine classroom instruction with externship placements and prepare graduates for industry-recognized certifications including OSHA30, EPA Universal, AMCA, and NHA credentials.

NCI's go-to-market is sales-led and community-based: Admissions Representatives recruit prospective students through flyer distribution, agency and high school visits, job fairs, and DMV referrals, supplemented by social media presence (Facebook, YouTube, Google+), website lead-capture forms, and organic search. The school operates year-round with rolling admissions and day, afternoon, and evening sessions (9am-10pm, Monday-Friday) to accommodate working adults. Tuition pricing is not publicly disclosed; the institution is Title IV eligible (Pell Grants, FSEOG, Federal Work Study, Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans), approved for GI Bill veterans benefits, listed on the NJ State Eligible Training Provider List, and accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

The customer base consists of individual consumer-students — primarily career-oriented adults, with secondary segments of veterans using GI Bill benefits and adult learners without a high school diploma who qualify under the Ability-to-Benefit framework. Revenue is generated atomically through tuition and fees funded by a mix of federal financial aid, veterans benefits, and out-of-pocket payment plans; there are no disclosed enterprise or institutional customers. NCI operates with 11-50 employees at a single campus and has not disclosed revenue, funding history, or expansion activity beyond the East Orange location.

Name

National Career Institute

Legal name

National Career Institute

Website

https://nciedu.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Career Institute is a privately held, for-profit vocational school in East Orange, New Jersey offering allied health and skilled trade certificate programs (Medical Assistant, HVAC, Electrical, Construction, Phlebotomy, EKG, Medical Billing/Coding) to adult career-seekers, veterans, and non-credentialed adult learners using Title IV financial aid and GI Bill benefits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education & Training Providers (EDABALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Career Services & Career Readiness (EDALABAB), Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Allied health programs
• Skilled trades training
• Medical assistant training
• Career education

Headquarters

HQ city

East Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue is generated through tuition and fees for vocational training programs. The school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs including Pell Grants, FSEOG, Federal Work Study, Stafford Loans, and PLUS Loans. A school payment plan is also available for students paying out-of-pocket.
2. Financial Aid Administration: The institution serves as an eligible participant in Title IV federal student aid programs, administering Pell Grants (awarded based on financial need and enrollment), Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants ($100-$4,000 based on need), Federal Work Study (part-time employment), subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford Loans, and PLUS Loans for parents of dependent students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

National Career Institute is a for-profit vocational training institution based in East Orange, NJ that delivers allied health and skilled trades programs to individual students seeking entry-level careers. Core programs include Clinical Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Phlebotomy, EKG, HVAC, Electrical/HVAC, and General Construction, with each program combining classroom instruction, hands-on lab work, externship opportunities, and preparation for industry-recognized certifications.

Product overview

National Career Institute offers vocational training programs in two primary categories: allied health and skilled trades. The allied health portfolio includes Clinical Medical Assistant with Externship (810 hours), Medical Billing and Coding Specialist (270 hours), Phlebotomy Technician (90 hours), and Electrocardiogram Technician (90 hours). The skilled trades programs include Electrical Assistant & HVAC (640 hours), HVAC I and II (400 hours), and General Construction (630 hours). All programs combine classroom instruction with hands-on practical training and externship opportunities to prepare students for industry certification and employment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clinical Medical Assistant Vocational training program preparing students for entry-level clinical medical assistant roles in healthcare settings; combines classroom instruction with hands-on lab work and externship opportunities.
• Medical Billing and Coding Vocational training program teaching medical billing and coding practices to prepare students for administrative roles in healthcare offices, billing companies, and insurance environments.
• Phlebotomy Vocational training program preparing students for entry-level phlebotomy positions, including venipuncture techniques, lab safety, and externship experience in clinical settings.
• EKG Vocational training program teaching electrocardiogram (EKG) operation and basic cardiac monitoring to prepare students for technician roles in clinics and hospitals.
• HVAC Vocational training program covering heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, including installation, maintenance, and repair, with industry certification preparation.
• Electrical / HVAC Combined vocational training program covering both electrical work and HVAC systems, preparing students for entry-level positions across both skilled trades.
• General Construction Vocational training program covering foundational construction skills to prepare students for entry-level roles in the building trades and general construction industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Small class sizes of approximately 20 students ensure personalized attention
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Council on Occupational Education (COE)coreOthersAccrediting body that has granted institutional accreditation to National Career Institute. The school undergoes reaffirmation of accreditation process. Programs are included on the COE approved program list.
• U.S. Department of LaborcoreOthersApproved to operate by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Programs included in the NJ State Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairscoreOthersApproved to accept veterans and military personnel entitled to receive GI Bill Benefits for educational programs.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)minorOthersHVAC program graduates prepare to take the EPA Universal Certification Examination.
• American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)minorOthersCertification partner - students are prepared to sit for AMCA certification exams.
• National Healthcareer Association (NHA)minorOthersCertification partner - students are prepared to sit for NHA certification exams.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ECPI University: Multi-state for-profit institution with health and technology programs; overlaps on allied-health training model and federal-aid reliance, though broader degree-granting portfolio.
• New England Institute of Technology: RI-based technical college offering health, engineering technology, and skilled-trade programs — comparable on vocational mission though with substantially larger scale and degree offerings.

Direct peers

• Lincoln Tech: Multi-campus for-profit career training operator offering allied health, skilled trades (HVAC, electrical), and other vocational programs across the Northeast. Directly comparable in program mix and federal-aid funding model, with broader geographic reach.
• Porter and Chester Institute: Connecticut- and Massachusetts-based for-profit trade school with allied health and skilled trade programs sharing a similar small-class, practitioner-instructor profile and Title IV reliance.
• Fortis Institute: Multi-state for-profit vocational chain providing allied health and trade programs with federal financial aid and career placement services — directly comparable in funding model and program verticals.
• Star Career Academy: Northeast for-profit trade school with allied health and culinary/skills-based programs serving similar adult-learner and career-changer segments in the same regional labor market.
• Anthem Institute: Northeast for-profit career school with allied health and trade programs using a similar admissions/Title IV model and externship-driven placement strategy.

Emerging players

• Berk Trade and Technical Institute: Long Island-based vocational school offering HVAC, electrical, and allied health programs at similar program scale — comparable in vertical mix and student-segment focus, though smaller footprint.

Regional players

• ASA College: New York-based for-profit career college with health and technology programs targeting similar student demographics in the NY/NJ metro — overlapping student segments and funding mechanisms.
• Berkeley College: NJ-based for-profit college with health sciences and professional programs serving the same regional student population with comparable federal-aid and veteran-billing exposure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCAXhDzfQCEdwfW_FhVIo_Kw
• Facebookfacebook.com/nationalcareerinstituteeastorange
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-career-institute

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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