The Northwest Career College Foundation 2026 Student Advocacy Day showcased the strength, diversity, and workforce impact of Washington’s career-focused institutions! Thanks for saying "hi" to @GovBobFerguson.

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Thank you to all the line workers across the nation working tirelessly to restore power to over 800k after this weekend's winter storm! Images: Altec/Brainerd Dispatch/ Accuweather

2025 was a year of leadership! We proudly convened career education leaders from across North America at the 40th Annual Leadership Institute and Executive Summit (with @NACCCanada). Together, we celebrated collaboration, explored emerging trends, and advanced a shared vision for

Healthcare, the skilled trades, and transportation logistics remain in high demand for 2026! @forbes dives into how to position yourself for career sucess in these high demand industries.

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For Career Education Report’s 100th episode, host @JasonAltmire is joined by Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent (@EDUnderSecKent) for an in-depth conversation on the direction of higher education and what it means for students, institutions, and taxpayers. A

A new @RiceUniversity report highlights the role of for-profit career colleges in Texas allied health education—delivering higher completion rates and stronger economic mobility than community colleges. Read the @RUSMP study here: https://t.co/zSvo5mXzwi

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Read more from Joshua Swayne of Prospect Education:

In a survey of nearly 1,000 business leaders involved in hiring decisions, 75 percent report that their recent college graduate hires were unsatisfactory in critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. Trade schools are weaving these soft skills into their ready-to-work

Mounting frustrations over tuition costs, student debt, and the threat of AI are shifting public perception on higher education. A recent survey found that 68% of Americans believe trade or vocational skills lead to a faster return on investment than a four-year degree. Read

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Her career reminds us that higher education can be dynamic, accessible, and closely tied to societal needs. Her leadership at StrataTech shows how purpose-driven institutions can scale, adapt, and change lives. Her legacy will endure through the thousands of students, educators,

Under Mary Kelly's leadership , StrataTech sharpened its focus on skilled-trade education, through its brands Tulsa Welding School (TWS) and The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI).

Join us in celebrating 100 years of Career Education Review! Throughout 2026, CER will feature special content reflecting on a century of career education while highlighting the evolution, impact, and future of our sector. Have an idea or a story to share? Submit here:

Career colleges and proprietary institutions are built around outcomes — completion, placement, and employer engagement — the very principles Workforce Pell is designed to support. In the latest issue of Career Education Report, Luke Hoey, FAAC®, Senior Manager, McClintock &

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@BrodyMullinsDC Register today and CECU will start scheduling meetings that put your institution in front of the right offices.

@BrodyMullinsDC As our sector prepares to meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, Mullins will provide a rare, inside look at how influence is built, how policy decisions are shaped, and what really drives outcomes in Washington. His perspective will help attendees better understand the environment