Concorde Career Colleges Selects Atlanta's Lee + White for First Georgia Healthcare Education Campus

Concorde Career Colleges, the healthcare education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., has selected Lee + White in Atlanta's West End as the location for its first Georgia campus. The institution has signed a 47,358-square-foot lease at Lee + White's 929 Building with plans to open in 2027. The Atlanta campus will serve up to 700 students at scale and offer dental, nursing, diagnostic, patient care and allied health training programs. This expansion represents a strategic response to the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals in the Atlanta metropolitan area and throughout Georgia.

The importance of this development lies in its potential to alleviate healthcare workforce shortages that have strained regional medical systems. Kevin Prehn, President of Concorde Career Colleges, noted that Atlanta's vibrant economy, world-class healthcare and ongoing demand for skilled healthcare and dental professionals make it an ideal location for a Concorde campus. The institution plans to forge new partnerships with area hospital systems, clinics, dental practices and community health organizations, creating direct pathways from education to employment in critical healthcare fields.

Concorde's presence at Lee + White carries significant implications for both workforce development and community revitalization. The institution will occupy customized suites in the 929 Building, a refurbished former warehouse space, providing a state-of-the-art learning environment while offering walkable access to Lee + White's extensive amenities including restaurants, retailers, a food hall and the Atlanta Westside BeltLine. Evan Ziegler, President of Ackerman Southeast, expressed enthusiasm about Concorde's arrival, noting that alongside the Ogle School, a cosmetology and beauty school that opened over the past year in the same building, Concorde will bring new educational opportunities for the West End community and residents across metro Atlanta while strengthening the diverse lineup that has made Lee + White a vibrant community hub.

The location's accessibility enhances its educational impact, with the property providing Atlanta BeltLine access via four direct entrances, being just half a mile from the West End MARTA rail station, and convenient to all of metro Atlanta's interstates. A planned MARTA station at Murphy Crossing will be a short walk from Lee + White via the BeltLine. This connectivity makes the campus accessible to students throughout the region, particularly important for those pursuing healthcare careers who may need to balance education with work and family responsibilities.

Jeff Small, CEO of MDH Partners, added that Concorde's presence complements the mix of uses that make the development a dynamic place to learn, work and connect. Lee + White's transformation from former Warehouse Row to a mixed-use destination has accelerated since MDH Partners and Ackerman & Co. acquired the property in September 2019. The development now features a Great Lawn central gathering place, a 19-vendor food hall, and various businesses and service providers alongside its popular breweries, restaurants, whiskey barrel house and climbing gym. More information about the development is available at https://www.leeandwhiteatl.com.

Concorde's expansion into Georgia represents a substantial investment in healthcare education infrastructure at a time when the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects healthcare occupations to grow much faster than average over the next decade. The institution operates 17 campuses across eight states and online under the brands Concorde Career College and Concorde Career Institute, which are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and the Council on Occupational Education. Additional information about Concorde Career Colleges can be found at https://www.concorde.edu. Details about the development's co-owners are accessible through https://www.mdhpartners.com and https://www.ackermanco.com.