Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) is the national association representing private postsecondary trade schools and career colleges. CECU counts 900 campuses across the United States among its membership.
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This year’s report celebrates a period of extraordinary growth, leadership, and impact for both the association and the career education sector we represent.
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Each morning, the Daily News email contains a comprehensive summary of information and media mentions related to higher education, with a particular focus on issues of interest to proprietary schools.
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Every year, hundreds of thousands of graduates from private postsecondary trade schools and career colleges fulfill their dreams of entering into careers that contribute to the growth of America. We are thrilled to showcase a selection of these inspiring success stories.
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As the national association representing private postsecondary trade schools and career colleges, CECU is the “go-to” source for media looking for comment on stories important to our sector, resulting in significant coverage in every major newspaper in the country and hundreds of local outlets.
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A network of employers and career schools working together to share information that will ensure that workers are prepared for the job and have the skills necessary to succeed.
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ACES, a subsidiary of CECU, is a network of state associations whose members work together to advance private career education at the state level.
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Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) is the national organization representing private postsecondary trade schools and career colleges, staff, and most importantly, our students. We are a voluntary membership organization that serves as the national voice for the career education sector. Today, CECU’s membership includes 900 campuses across the United States.
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The Washington Briefing and Advocacy Day is an opportunity for institutions of higher education to get more involved in our political outreach program. The agenda is designed to provide attendees with a peek into the future of the sector as well as the most recent and comprehensive update on the latest federal events and sector research.
The Career Education Convention is the largest gathering of private career education professionals in North America. This event features well-known keynote speakers, experts leading concurrent sessions, and an environment to connect and network with others in the sector. Year after year, the Convention attracts a diverse audience of sector leaders from across the country. Join us in person for the 2026 Career Education Convention, we look forward to seeing you in Cleveland!
At the CECU Leadership Institute, attendees will be exposed to all aspects of operating a campus, including but not limited to: admissions, financial aid, marketing, campus finances/budgeting, academic support, leading staff, community and government relations, and more!
The Executive Summit is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for leaders in the postsecondary career education sector to connect with each other and share ideas. The summit allows for a forum for executives to share ideas, learn from each other, and strengthen relationships. It is an opportunity for attendees to consider new approaches to challenges facing their organizations and the sector and make connections with colleagues who are facing similar issues.
The Career Education Convention is the largest gathering of private career education professionals in North America. This event features well-known keynote speakers, experts leading concurrent sessions, and an environment to connect and network with others in the sector. Year after year, the Convention attracts a diverse audience of sector leaders from across the country. Join us in person for the 2027 Career Education Convention, we look forward to seeing you in Denver!
The North American Career Education Convention is the largest gathering of private career education professionals in North America. This event features well-known keynote speakers, experts leading concurrent sessions, and an environment to connect and network with others in the sector. Year after year, the Convention attracts a diverse audience of sector leaders from across the country. Join us in person for the 2028 Convention, we look forward to seeing you in Calgary!
CECU's Allied membership is designed for organizations that provide programs, products, and services to the postsecondary career sector of higher education.
The benefits add up. As an Allied Member, you get invaluable access to updated information affecting the sector as well as networking opportunities to the decision makers at these institutions. Get—and stay—on their radar with and Allied Membership.
Benefits of CECU's Allied membership
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