About Us
Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) is the national organization serving postsecondary career education schools, staff – and most important, our students!
We are a voluntary membership organization that serves as the national voice for the sector. Today, approximately 500 campuses across the nation are represented through their school’s membership.
We are the schools who equip students with career skills – from allied health and nursing to mechanics, welding and the trades, culinary, cosmetology, truck driving and beyond!
Our schools offer programs ranging from diploma and credential through Associate, Baccalaureate, and beyond. Over half the schools in the sector are less than 2-year programs and our membership reflect this same ratio.
Most CECU member institutions participate in federal student financial assistance programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. In order to participate, they must be licensed by the state in which they are located, accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body, and approved by the U.S. Department of Education. Many CECU member schools and colleges also participate in other federal, state and local education and workforce training programs.
We are a voluntary membership organization that serves as the national voice for the sector. Today, approximately 500 campuses across the nation are represented through their school’s membership.
We are the schools who equip students with career skills – from allied health and nursing to mechanics, welding and the trades, culinary, cosmetology, truck driving and beyond!
Our schools offer programs ranging from diploma and credential through Associate, Baccalaureate, and beyond. Over half the schools in the sector are less than 2-year programs and our membership reflect this same ratio.
Most CECU member institutions participate in federal student financial assistance programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. In order to participate, they must be licensed by the state in which they are located, accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body, and approved by the U.S. Department of Education. Many CECU member schools and colleges also participate in other federal, state and local education and workforce training programs.
Mission
Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) support the work of our members in providing access, opportunity and quality education to students seeking new or enhanced career skills. The association shall engage in advocacy, communications, professional development and research that advance the work of this sector.
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