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Membership

Member Types


Join a visionary group of educators, workforce developers, economic developers, employers in business and industry, industry groups, and the workforce ecosystem at large, and individuals committed to supporting adult learners and workers.

Who Should Join CAEL?

CAEL welcomes members* from throughout the education-employment ecosystem:

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Custom Membership

We can design a customized membership that aligns with specific stakeholders in a specific region.

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Postsecondary Institutions

Your CAEL membership means you will be a part of a community striving to create a world where every adult has a pathway to lifelong learning and meaningful work. Annual membership rates are based on institution full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment. (Your institution can add up to 15 individuals per membership.)

1 - 1,000 1K - 5K 5K - 10K 10K - 20K 20K+
$1,000 $1,200 $1,500 $1,750 $2,000

Postsecondary Systems

Are you a postsecondary education system seeking ways to assist your colleges and universities with their goals and strategies in serving adult learners? CAEL offers a variety of options for systems that will align your institutions with best practices & goals. Please contact us at membershipservices@cael.org to receive a customized quote.

Postsecondary System Office Extended System Membership for Postsecondary Institutions Extended System Membership
for Individuals
Annual membership rate: For the system institution's official representatives $1,065 Annual membership rate: Starting rate $4,275 for five or more institutions (based on FTE enrollment with no charge for the system office – a $1,065 savings!) Annual membership rate: Starting rate $3,600 for 20 individual memberships throughout the system (no charge for the system office – a $1,065 savings!)

Workforce Development Boards & Organizations

CAEL offers these organizations access to professional development, networking across the workforce ecosystem, resources, research, best practices, and tools & services to help meet your regional/community goals. Being a member of CAEL is a unique opportunity to collaborate with the various stakeholders who impact your community and labor market needs. (Your organization can add up to 15 individuals per membership.)

Workforce Development Boards & Organizations
Annual membership rate: $1,500

Private Sector Employers

Employers in the private sector are a critical part of the collaborative workforce ecosystem. Joining CAEL provides you the opportunity to connect with regional and national stakeholders, to ensure your talent gaps and skill needs are being addressed. Join CAEL to have a seat at the table to discuss your specific needs and requirements – while gaining the latest resources, research and best practices on supporting your employees with training and education.

Private Sector Employers
Annual membership rate: $1,500

Organizations Supporting Adult Learners and Workers

Build equitable career pathways in your community! Connect your organization with CAEL's expansive network. Collaborate with purpose, and create a strong regional platform for economic mobility. This membership includes: workforce training providers, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, nonprofits, community-based organizations, and other mission-aligned organizations.

Organizations (Option 1) Extended System Membership for Postsecondary Institutions
*Annual membership rate: $1,500
*Pricing includes membership for up to 15 individuals per organization
Annual membership rate: Starting rate $3,600 for 20+ individual memberships throughout the ecosystem. CAEL is committed to assisting members with regional and ecosystem needs. We can design a membership that aligns with your specific stakeholders and current regional needs. Please contact us at membershipservices@cael.org to receive a customized membership quote just for you.

The Graduate! Network - TGN@CAEL

The Graduate! Network has recently partnered with CAEL to form a new membership category. TGN's core membership services - including robust resource repositories for student navigators, advisors, and directors, training curricula, and impact  reporting - are available, along with CAEL's membership benefits, through this category. Legacy TGN members, as well as current and new CAEL members are welcome to join or upgrade.

The Graduate! Network - TGN@CAEL
Annual membership rate: Starting at $2,500 for 1-3 Navigators
Note: If you are an existing CAEL Member and would like access to TGN@CAEL membership benefits, contact us at membershipservices@cael.org.

Ecosystem Membership

CAEL is committed to assisting members with regional and ecosystem needs. We can design a membership that aligns with your specific stakeholders and current regional needs. Please contact us at membershipservices@cael.org to receive a customized membership quote just for you.

Ecosystem Membership
Annual membership rate: Starting rate $3,600 for 20+ individual memberships throughout the ecosystem

Individuals

CAEL invites individuals from any category including postsecondary, workforce, employers, community-based organizations, and other mission-aligned organizations to join us as we work together to improve education-to-career pathways for adult learners. Graduate (doctoral) students who wish to complement their research and graduate studies through our membership community are also a welcomed segment within our growing community of members.

Individual Student
Annual membership rate: $180 Annual membership rate: $80
*Pricing effective January 1, 2024.
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