At Career Colleges Ontario (CCO), we champion the success of our members by providing a strong voice in the sector and meaningful support services. When you join CCO, you gain more than representation—you gain access to a vast network of advocacy, tools, and resources designed to help your institution thrive.
Advocacy That Makes An Impact
We work tirelessly to ensure the voice of the career college sector is heard at the highest levels of government.
- Foster relationships with key government officials
- Participate in government events to promote sector visibility.
- Meet regularly with the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security
- Engage senior officials to raise emerging concerns and share sector feedback.
- Submit policy recommendations on issues affecting our members and their students.
- Advocate on behalf of individual colleges when appropriate
Services for Members
As a CCO member, your college gains access to exclusive services from both Career Colleges Ontario and the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC).
- Transcript storage at reduced rates
- Financial Aid Office for streamlined OSAP application processing
- Sponsorship of emergency sector meetings and info sessions
- Real-time updates on critical issues affecting your college
- Access to the CCO Member Directory and student-facing online portal
- Invitation to CCO’s annual provincial conference—a premier opportunity to network, attend expert panels, and enhance staff professional development
- Discounted continuing education through our online training platform
Resources & Sector Support
We provide up-to-date information and a platform for collaboration across the career college community.
- Frontline support for inquiries from students, parents, educators, media, and government
- A member network for sharing best practices, strategies, and innovations in program delivery
Member-Only Discounts
Enjoy exclusive savings designed to support your team and college growth.
Preferred pricing on CCO workshops, conferences, and special events
Join Our Membership
Be part of a growing alliance of private career colleges shaping the future of post-secondary education in Ontario.
Membership with CCO is more than a benefit—it’s a partnership for progress.
