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CECU Condemns the “College Affordability Act”
Following the introduction of the “College Affordability Act,” CECU president and CEO Steve Gunderson sent a letter to Representative Bobby Scott, Chair of the House Committee on Education & Labor, to express disappointment on the bill:
 
​“We have reached out to you (your staff and your committee colleagues) since January 3rd, seeking constructive collaboration that can produce a Higher Education Act reauthorization that serves all students and all schools, especially those that have for years and continue to provide exemplary service to students and exist as a cherished part of their communities.”

Veterans for Career Education (VCE)
 
Steve Gonzalez, Executive Director of Veterans for Career Education, participated in a veterans education policy panel discussion, alongside veteran service organizations, at the National Association of Veterans’ Program Administrators 44th Annual Conference. The discussion surrounded the implementation of the Forever G.I. Bill, quality of education, and higher education credentials.
 
 
Veteran organizations express support for Senator Alexander’s bipartisan efforts on higher education policy. Two letters by VCE, Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the US (ENAGUS), and Reserve Officers Association (ROA) supporting Chairman Alexander’s HEA bill.
 
Letter 1
Letter 2
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Veterans for Career Education (VCE)
(Video) U. S. Marine Corps Veteran Rob James sends a clear message to lawmakers in Washington D.C. It's My Choice, My School.
 
Click here to listen to Rob's message. 
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​Today Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott, Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment Chairwoman Susan Davis, and Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mark Takano, introduced a higher education bill, known as the “College Affordability Act.”  Following its release, Steve Gunderson, President and CEO of Career Education Colleges and Universities, released the following statement:

Veterans for Career Education (VCE)
(Video) Jessica Thompson speaks on behalf of her husband, Zachary Thompson, who is currently serving in the United States Army. Because of their ability to choose their educational path, both Jessica and Zachary have been able to provide for their family.
 
Click here to listen to their story.
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​Veterans for Career Education (VCE)
CECU executive vice president and Veterans for Career Education (VCE) co-chair Michael Dakduk meets with a senior advisor to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary.
 
Pictured here is Michael with Jason Beardsley, a retired special forces soldier and key advisor to the VA Secretary on Veteran Service Organizations. 

Veterans for Career Education (VCE)
(Video) U.S. Navy Veteran Mike Davila is currently attending APEX Technical School and taking the Construction & Building Skills program and plans on taking the Electrical and HVAC tracks as well.
 
Click here to watch Mike's interview.
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