AAOCC Appoints Dmetri Berko as Executive Director

Edmonton, AB – October 2025 — The Alberta Association of Career Colleges (AAOCC) is proud to announce the appointment of Dmetri Berko as its new Executive Director, marking an exciting new chapter for Alberta’s private career education sector.

With more than 15 years of leadership experience across both private and public post-secondary institutions, Dmetri brings a proven record of strengthening educational operations, compliance, and strategic enrolment management. His appointment signals AAOCC’s renewed commitment to advancing the voice of high-quality, student-focused career colleges that help Albertans train, retrain, and thrive in today’s evolving economy.

“Career colleges are an essential part of Alberta’s training and employment ecosystem, ” said Dmetri Berko. “Our members are committed to delivering programs that lead to real jobs, real skills, and real economic impact. AAOCC’s role is to ...