Expanding tech career pathways: CECU and CompTIA team up for student success

CECU members gain access to world-class learning products, industry recognized IT certifications, and career resources

ARLINGTON, Va. and DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) and CompTIA are together expanding opportunities for college students to prepare for employment and careers in the technology workforce.

The organizations announced today their collaboration to bring CompTIA's world-class learning products, industry recognized IT certifications and career resources to CECU's growing network of career colleges.

"CECU is thrilled to partner with CompTIA to bring high-quality resources and cybersecurity training to our member institutions," said Kelley Breton, executive vice president, CECU. "The library of resources offered enables institutions training in a wide range of programs to offer easy implementation to support future essential career skills."

CECU members will have access to:

• Exclusive partner pricing on CompTIA certifications and training resources
• Comprehensive career solutions to help students build foundational skills and advance into specialized tech job roles
• Robust curriculum solutions, hands-on labs and instructional resources to enhance current programs
• Seamless integration of learning products, certifications and support resources to prepare students for the jobs of the future

"Coupling outstanding classroom instruction with IT certifications is a winning combination for students, whether they intend to join the tech workforce or want to enhance their digital fluency for another profession," said Mark Plunkett, executive vice president, sales and marketing, CompTIA.

IT certifications have taken on added importance for employers and job candidates alike. According to CompTIA research:

• 93% of HR professionals report industry-recognized certifications factor into the hiring process for candidates in technology job roles¹
• 83% of community college students (net) believe industry-recognized certifications validate skills that are relevant and up to date²
• Earning a technical industry-recognized certification is the top strategy employed by active job seekers pursuing a career in technology³

CompTIA is the world's largest vendor-neutral credentialing organization for technology workers. Over 3.6 million CompTIA certifications have been earned by technology professionals across a wide range of countries, employers and industries. With technology as a driving force across every industry sector and business function, CompTIA is also at the forefront of supporting tech-adjacent job roles with best-in-class learning solutions and industry-recognized certifications that open doors to employment and career opportunities.

About Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU)
Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) is the national organization serving postsecondary career education schools, staff, and most importantly, students. Representing over 1,300 campuses across North America, CECU provides valuable services for members and advocates for policies that advance postsecondary career education. All CECU member schools are licensed by the state(s), accredited by a regional or national accreditor, and must be eligible to participate in Title IV financial aid programs. For more information, visit career.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

About CompTIA
CompTIA Inc. is the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certifications. CompTIA unlocks potential in millions of aspiring technology professionals and careers changers. Working in partnership with thousands of academic institutions and training providers, CompTIA helps students build career-ready skills through best-in-class learning solutions, industry-recognized certifications and career resources. Learn more at https://www.comptia.org/.

Media Contacts
Jenny Faubert
CECU
[email protected]
+1 571.970.6391

Steven Ostrowski
CompTIA
[email protected]
+1 630.678.8468

¹ "Workforce and Learning Trends 2025", April 2025.
² "Community College Student Trends", February 2025.
³ "Job Seeker Trends 2025", June 2025.

SOURCE CompTIA