Who We Are 

​Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) is the national organization serving postsecondary career education schools, staff , and most importantly, our students! We are a voluntary membership organization that serves as the national voice for the for-profit higher education sector. Today, more than 600 campuses across the nation are represented through their school’s membership.

Our member schools provide skills-based education opportunities to nontraditional students, particularly veterans, working mothers, and parents, to help them open doors and secure employment in today's workforce. These schools equip students with the career skills they need to succeed  - from allied health and nursing, to mechanics, welding, culinary arts, cosmetology, truck driving, veterinary medicine and beyond! 

​Our students are the HVAC workers who keep our offices cool and safe, the medical professionals who have helped us through the COVID-19 pandemic, the airplane maintenance mechanics who make sure we can travel safely, and the wind turbine technicians who help us find clean energy solutions. 

Interested in learning more about our students, our schools, and who we are? Click below! 

Upcoming Events & Webinars

CECU hosts events and webinars throughout the year, from our annual Convention to the Leadership Institute and CEO Summit. Visit our events and webinars pages to see what's upcoming and register. 
  • Hill Day  |  March 2022, more information coming soon! 
  • Career Education Convention  |  May 31 - June 2, 2022
  • Government Relations Roundup: What Happened in 2021 and What to Expect in 2022 | Nov. 30
    ​The Power of One: the Admissions & Financial Aid Alliance | Dec. 1
  • Chaos, Covid, and College: Returning to Learning in the Midst of a Pandemic | Dec. 9
  • The Changing Education Community and Effective Issues Management | Dec. 15
  • Educating Through the Pandemic PIVOTING FROM 100% FACE TO FACE TO 100% ONLINE (AND BACK) Sponsored by Pearson | Jan. 15
  • Student Well-Being - Building Resilience and Supporting Success | Jan. 26
  • Marketing for Higher Ed: How to Reach and Resonate | Feb. 23

News

Stay up-to-date on CECU's latest news and announcements 

Membership

​CECU leads the way in advocacy, training, professional development, and best practices for the postsecondary career sector of higher education. Education Membership puts your institution at the heart of it.
For organizations that provide programs, products, and services to the postsecondary career sector of higher education, CECU is the membership that delivers ongoing ROI. 
Across the globe, education institutions and the businesses that support them are sharing their expertise, exchanging best practices, and shaping the future of postsecondary career education. CECU International Membership puts you at the heart of the conversation.

On-Demand Professional Development

CECU has created a comprehensive online professional development and certification
platform​ for employees of career colleges. 
Developed in partnership with MaxKnowledge and a large network of associations and agencies supporting the career education community. 

Over 200 self-paced online courses for faculty, staff and administrators provide credit toward the CHEP credential awarded by CECU in six areas of specialization. 
Designed for adoption by career education institutions to
​ maximize performance and organizational outcomes.