Career Education Colleges and Universities

01/07/2021

Student Inquiry Guide

CECU is proud to announce the release of "Compliance and Best Practices in Student Inquiry Generation: A Guide for Schools", created by a taskforce of CECU member thought leaders. This report represents one of the most comprehensive studies ever produced by CECU. Thank you for the hard work and many hours of dedication from the taskforce that worked diligently to create this guide. View the guide here: https://bit.ly/3pW9m07

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12/23/2020

All of us at CECU congratulate Commissioner Cardona on his appointment. Given his long and distinguished career in education leadership, he is well-positioned for success in this important role. We look forward to working with him in the years ahead as we discuss the best ways to prepare and train students for high-demand jobs, measure student success, and improve accountability and transparency across all sectors of higher education.

12/16/2020

Student Ratings On Quality Of Education During Covid Are Telling

New Gallup survey shows “For-profit universities garner the highest overall quality ratings” among students asked about the quality of their education experience.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/brandonbusteed/2020/12/15/college-student-grades-on-quality-of-education-during-covid-are-intriguing-on-many-levels/?sh=ab2d5d6709ef

How are things going according to students during the pandemic? Some surprising results from a new study provide key insights.

11/17/2020

CECU Announces New President and CEO

We are excited to announce that Jason Altmire has been chosen by the Board of Directors to become our next president and CEO!

https://bit.ly/32RanNQ

​Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) Chair of the Board Brad Kuykendall, announced to the membership that Jason Altmire has been chosen by the Board of Directors to become its next...

11/17/2020

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Career education colleges will continue to do what they do best, educating students, equipping them with new skills, and preparing them for in-demand careers.

11/13/2020

Covid-19 has highlighted the equity gaps that continue to be perpetuated by traditional education. Many students don’t want to pursue a 4-year liberal arts degree. They want a career education program leading to real jobs with real incomes. Now more than ever there needs to be more opportunities for students to gain critical career-ready skills.

11/12/2020

People of color, of all incomes, should have choices in higher ed, as well as access to schools that invest in their communities. A school that knows our community can prepare students with the skills that will succeed in our community!

Help support career education colleges and tell Congressman that people from all backgrounds depend on these schools. They help so many students succeed.

11/09/2020

There are a lot of factors that lead individuals away from traditional liberal arts colleges. Nowadays so many young people, people of color, and those with working class roots, look elsewhere for the skills and credentials they need to enter the workforce. Career education schools provide a bridge to a better skill, a better job, a better income, and a real place in the middle class.

Support career education colleges by helping us tell your Congressman that many students from all backgrounds in California depend on career education schools to succeed.

09/14/2020

Make sure your school is included! Send submissions of how your students are responding and working on the front lines of the national pandemic by Sept. 25 to [email protected].

08/18/2020

Thanks Fortis Colleges and Institutes for sharing your stories!
#MyEducationChoice #SupportCareerSchools #CareerEducation

08/10/2020

Share your student stories!
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08/05/2020

Share your student stories!
#MyEducationChoice #SupportCareerSchools #CareerEducation

08/03/2020

Share your student stories!
#MyEducationChoice #SupportCareerSchools #CareerEducation

07/29/2020

Earlier this summer, Congress provided $1.1 Billion in HEERF grants to our sector. This came after countless hours of negotiations and obstacles fought by CECU’s Government Relations team to keep sector schools included in the overall relief package.

In an effort to showcase how career schools are utilizing those funds to support students and ensure transparency, we are asking for schools to continue the conversation with us through this time of change. Share your challenges. Share your achievements. Share your student stories.

As an example, Education Affiliates surveyed 1,200 students from across the country who had received HEERF grants from their institutions to ask how they used such funds, and provide any comments that described their experiences.

The responses blew us away! Nearly all students used these funds to afford basic needs after set backs from the pandemic.

We know that many of our students across the country are in similar situations and still relying on these funds for survival.

Help us showcase how our schools are supporting students through these challenging times. Together, we can ensure our sector, our schools and our students continue to be included in federal policies of support like this.
#MyEducationChoice #SupportCareerSchools #CareerEducation

06/19/2020

That's a wrap for the 2020 Convention!

This year Career Education Colleges and Universities showed that you can convert a live annual conference to 100% online in a matter of weeks without losing dynamic engagement.

Thanks to all of the presenters, exhibitors and sponsors who made this possible and accessible to all! And a HUGE shout out to Jessica Brown who pushed the barriers of our situation and IT limitations to take this concept from a "forced idea" to create an actual #EVENT!

You can still register to view the Convention from now until June 30 at career.org/convention
#careereducation #cecu2020 #virtual #careeredu

06/17/2020

Today the CECU Virtual Convention officially launches, if you have not already, be sure to register ASAP to gain access to the 1st of two very important live keynote sessions!

In today's keynote, "The Future of Work, The Future of our Sector", we will host Jane Oates (President of WorkingNation and former U.S. Department of Labor official), John Pallasch (Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training at the U.S. Department of Labor) and Scott Stump (​Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education).

Register today: www.career.org/convention

06/16/2020

#2 Reason why you should attend CECU's Virtual Convention that launches tomorrow! There is still time to register at www.career.org/convention!

06/15/2020

Only 3 days until the launch of CECU's Virtual Convention! #3 reason why you should register today! Register here: www.career.org/convention

06/11/2020

Only 6 days until the launch of the 2020 Virtual Convention! Registration is free for all attendees here: https://www.career.org/convention.html

04/06/2020

View state by state breakdowns here: https://bit.ly/2UKk7G8

*Updated 4/6/2020

02/13/2020

Hill Day

We're excited to see many of you at Hill Day March 10th & 11th! Be sure to book your hotel reservations today as the hotel block closes tomorrow!

https://www.career.org/hill-day.html

Hill Day

02/13/2020

Career Education 2020 – Medium

Today we launched the Career Education, be sure to check it out!

https://medium.com/@CareerEducation

Read writing from Career Education 2020 on Medium. Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) is the national organization serving career education schools, staff and students. https://www.career.org/.

02/05/2020

Forum for Excellence in Career and Technical Education

February is Career and Technical Education month!

Steve Gunderson, President and CEO of CECU will be the Keynote Speaker at the inaugural Forum for Excellence in Career and Technical Education.

Online registration for Forum for Excellence in Career and Technical Education on March 3rd 2020.

02/04/2020

Registration is now open for the 2020 Career Education Convention, hosted by CECU & FAPSC! Visit www.career.org/convention for more information and to register!

11/21/2019

Shelby Baker | Carolina Career College

Student Success Story!

In early July 2016, Shelby came and visited Carolina Career College after hearing that Information Technology along with her military background might make a great fit. “Honestly all I could think of was here we go again”, but despite everything in my nature telling me not to go, I went to a meeting to discuss the school and what they had to offer. I took a risk and enrolled, my knowledge of computers was close to nothing besides the bare minimum.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/2O5vR2t

Shelby was an unemployed US Army Veteran, single mother of a three year old, with a baby on the way. Shelby tried her hand as a consultant selling beauty products for an online company with little...

10/31/2019

Leticia Daniels | The College of Health Care Professions

Student Success Story

​Leticia, a medical assistant student from The College of Health Care Professions student longed for more than her stay-at-home mom duties.

Leticia, the youngest of 5 siblings, was the first to graduate from High School. After high school, Leticia fell in love and began a family. She and her husband had two boys and one beautiful baby girl. According to Leticia, “they gave my life
meaning and motivation, but I knew that I wanted more."

https://www.career.org/2019success/leticia-daniels-the-college-of-health-care-professions

​Leticia, a medical assistant student from The College of Health Care Professions student longed for more than her stay-at-home mom duties. Leticia, the youngest of 5 siblings, was the first to...

10/24/2019

Elli Mae Borromeo | San Joauquin Valley College

Student Success Story of the Day!

"Elli Mae completed her extern at a local medical office where they quickly recognized her outstanding skills and disposition. Ellie Mae was hired by her extern and continues to work there 3 years later. Ellie Mae is now ready to continue her success story, hoping to become Respiratory Therapist in the near future."

https://bit.ly/2MLha4e

Elli Mae came to SJVC Temecula as a high school senior. The first in her family to attend college. Ellie was a bright, positive person who brought so much enthusiasm to our campus. She quickly got...

10/17/2019

Prakriti Narayan | Pima Medical Institute

Student Success Story!

"I enrolled in PMI’s online Health Care Administration program, continuing to their BSHCA. I had concerns about going to school while working, but my instructors are so supportive!"

Read Prakriti's story here: https://www.career.org/2019success/prakriti-narayan-pima-medical-institute

​I grew up in Fiji and moved here with my parents in 2008. I dreamt of working in the medical field and going to school, but we were not financially stable, and I often worked three jobs. My...

10/11/2019

Steve Gunderson, our President and CEO, presented at the Annual CAPPS Conference today giving an update on what we've been working on and the future of our sector.

10/10/2019

Shannon Harmer | Fortis College

Student Success Story!

"​Perseverance, dedication to excellence, and persistence perfectly describe Shannon’s path through nursing school. Through her general classes, and starting into her nursing courses at Fortis College, she met several obstacles. In the summer of 2017, a waterskiing accident changed the course of Shannon’s life and nursing career."

Read more of Shannon's story and how her determination and perseverance through her recovery translated into her time at Fortis College.

https://www.career.org/2019success/shannon-harmer-fortis-college

​Perseverance, dedication to excellence, and persistence perfectly describe Shannon’s path through nursing school. Through her general classes, and starting into her nursing courses at Fortis...

10/03/2019

Aida Meza | American Career College

Student Success Story

“Many people believe certain things are impossible although I’m a graduate before you today to prove anything is possible with hard work and dedication. I struggled as a single mother all my life but this past year I also had to deal with the struggle of studying for courses for both my career and GED diploma all while being unemployed searching for jobs and still doing side work to help pay the bills. With the help of ACC and the support of the staff as well as peers, today I have my diploma, GED, and I am currently employed.”

Read Aida's story here: https://www.career.org/2019success/aida-meza-american-career-college

​Aida was born and raised in Jalisco, Mexico 58 years ago. She is the second child in a family of four. She graduated from secretarial school and worked for a few years. When she went on vacation...

09/26/2019

Jennifer Blatnick | Broadview University

Student Success Story of the Day!

"My path to graduation began in 2016 when I was 35 years old. I worked in the human services field working with people with disabilities for more than 14 years. I got as far up the company ladder as I could and I couldn’t go any further, due to
the higher positions always being full.

In 2016 my mom passed away and it made me seriously think about where I was in life and if I was truly happy. I realized that I had the potential to do so much more and I needed a change."

Read Jennifer's Story here: https://www.career.org/2019success/jennifer-blatnick-broadview-university

​My path to graduation began in 2016 when I was 35 years old. I worked in the human services field working with people with disabilities for more than 14 years. I got as far up the company ladder...

09/19/2019

Orlando Wyl Lima | Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Student Success Story

"That sacrifice led to winning the James Beard scholarship, the highest honor for any culinary student. This, in turn, got me into school which got me to my dreamworking at the 3 Michelin starred restaurant Grace in Chicago."

Read more of Orlando's journey here: https://www.career.org/2019success/orlando-wyl-lima-auguste-escoffier-school-of-culinary-arts

When I used to think of success, I had a pretty bad habit of always looking at the end result. I will be successful when...I will be successful if... The last three years of my life showed me that...

09/12/2019

Jessica Segura | San Juaquin Valley College

Student Success Story

Jessica entered the SJVC Criminal Justice program at the Ontario campus in 2014 as an inexperienced 18 year old....In 2017, Jessica successfully tested to become an Officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. She revealed that during her academy that began with over 40 students, she endured the tactics of a Training Officer who made it known that her mission was to make Jessica quit. By February 2018, that officer failed to achieve her goal, and Jessica completed her training with those of her classmates who were able to survive the rigorous training. On February 16, 2018, Jessica proudly graduated from the Los Angeles Police Department Academy.

Read Jessica's full story.

https://www.career.org/2019success/jessica-segura-san-juaquin-valley-college

​Jessica entered the SJVC Criminal Justice program at the Ontario campus in 2014 as an inexperienced 18 year old. She lived at home with her family that included a sister raising a son on her own....

09/06/2019

Dionne Jaques | Nightingale College

Student Success Story of the Day!

"Don’t let your limitations slow you down - A simple, yet inspiring message that deaf nurse Dionne shared during her valedictorian speech at the May 2017 Nightingale College graduation. While she stood on stage, beneath the bright lights, she recapped her cohort’s experiences in nursing school."

Read more about Dionne's story: https://bit.ly/2k3Pmwm

Don’t let your limitations slow you down - A simple, yet inspiring message that deaf nurse Dionne shared during her valedictorian speech at the May 2017 Nightingale College graduation. While she...