Allied Membership

CECU's Allied membership is designed for organizations that provide programs, products, and services to the postsecondary career sector of higher education.

CECU counts 900 campuses across the United States among its membership, educating and supporting millions of students for employment in over 200 occupational fields. CECU offers several membership options to meet the wants and needs of our partners.

The benefits add up. As an Allied Member, you get invaluable access to updated information affecting the sector as well as networking opportunities with the decision makers at these institutions. Get—and stay—on their radar with Allied Membership.

Allied Membership Benefits

Direct Access to Decision-Makers & Buyers

Turn relationships into real opportunities

  • Engage leaders from 900+ career-focused campuses through events and year-round programming.
  • Receive annual access to the full education membership list to support targeted outreach.
  • Showcase solutions in CECU-hosted demo webinars to institutional decision-makers.
  • Strengthen relationships with clients, meet new prospects, and stay visible at the sector’s most trusted convenings.

Market Intelligence, Policy Insight & Advocacy Awareness

Stay informed and ahead of change

  • Receive timely federal policy and regulatory updates impacting career education, workforce development, and institutional operations.
  • Access member-exclusive briefings, resources, and analysis that help you understand how policy decisions affect your customers and the broader market.
  • Stay connected to CECU-led research and data that informs lawmakers and strengthens the sector’s long-term stability.
  • Gain insight into emerging trends, workforce demand, and institutional priorities.

Engagement Tools That Drive ROI

Drive measurable growth from engagement

  • Present in CECU-hosted Allied webinars and generate qualified leads with opt-in webinar participation data.
  • Access discounted registration to high-impact professional development events attended by senior institutional leaders.
  • Collaborate with CECU’s experienced team to identify the right engagement paths, whether that’s visibility, education, or lead generation.

 

Thought Leadership, Visibility & Brand Credibility

Position your company as a trusted partner

  • Be featured in the CECU Allied Member Directory, used by institutions year-round.
  • Elevate your brand through speaking opportunities at CECU webinars, workshops, and national events.
  • Leverage advertising and sponsorship opportunities across CECU’s most-engaged platforms, including Daily News, Career Education Review, career.org, and the Career Education Report podcast.
  • Align your brand with CECU’s national credibility and advocacy leadership.

For more information, or to talk with a CECU Staff member regarding potential membership, please contact [email protected].

CECU Member Code of Conduct

Bridget Granados
Bridget Granados
Dir. Business Development
MyDegree.com
As a partner in higher education, our team was instantly drawn to CECU’s mission and actions. MyDegree.com values the effort and dedication CECU puts into every student experience while promoting the growth of career education. The team at MyDegree is thrilled to be a new Allied member of CECU.
David Neal
David Neal
President/Owner
Collegiate Housing Services
Collegiate Housing Services (CHS) has been an allied member of CECU since 2004. As a company that primarily services the career education sector, we value CECU’s advocacy for policies that benefit the sector’s institutions and students. During our time as members, we have routinely participated in the annual conventions as exhibitors and active attendees. It is always a great opportunity to rekindle our sector relationships and meet new prospective partners. The CECU staff have always been eager to assist in this regard. We value our membership in CECU and its impact on our company’s growth and success.
Ben Zimmer
Ben Zimmer
JobWise
JobWise is very grateful to be part of CECU as an Allied Member. CECU's dedication to advancing career education is unmatched, and we highly recommend CECU to any organization looking to make a significant impact in career education.
Elizabeth Keifer Herron
Elizabeth Keifer Herron
Vice President of Solutions and Sales
Collegiate Admission and Retention Solutions
Collegiate Admission and Retention Solutions (CARS) has been an active allied member for more than twenty years, relying upon CECU for timely information and advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues affecting higher education. The recent addition of the podcast - Career Education Report has helped to bring vital issues to a wider audience than before. The current CECU team partners extremely well with other state, regional and national organizations to improve access to excellent conferences and webinars, which bring institutions and service providers like CARS together. Perhaps one of the greatest recent accomplishments is the admittance to the ACE secretariat, demonstrating that CECU is a recognized voice for students, workforce issues and the institutions we serve.