About Us

Mission

“Gretna Career College strives to prepare students to become competent technicians for entry and intermediate level positions in Nursing, Automotive and Computer Technology.  Our primary objective is to assure a positive learning experience, promote self-esteem and develop the maximum potential of each student by providing quality career training in a professional work environment.  The college seeks to graduate every student that begins career training.”

Location

Gretna Career College is centrally located on the west bank of the Mississippi River at 1415 Whitney Avenue, Gretna, Louisiana.  Located across from Oakwood Shopping Center and the Gretna Bus Terminal, the college is accessible to students from both Jefferson and Orleans Parishes.  The college is 5 minutes from the New Orleans Central Business District.

History

Gretna Career College, formerly Nick Randazzo Vocational Training Institute, was founded in 1991.  By amending the Articles of Corporation and receiving regulatory approvals in 2000, Nick Randazzo Vocational Training Institute officially became Gretna Career College. 

It has always been the philosophy of Gretna Career College to offer the best in career education programs.  As we enter the 21^st Century we are dedicated to preparing our students for employable medical, automotive and business careers.