Make a Real Impact on Career Education
Join a growing network of professionals shaping the future of workforce education. Lend your expertise to a national movement focused on real outcomes. At ACCWE, volunteers help ensure quality and relevance in career-focused institutions across the U.S.
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Volunteer Roles
We offer several meaningful ways to get involved:
Education Specialist
Focuses on curriculum quality, instructional delivery, faculty qualifications, and student support services. Ideal for experienced educators or academic administrators with deep knowledge of program design and learning outcomes.
What you’ll do
- Tour facilities (virtually or in person)
- Interview institutional stakeholders
- Review student support services and resources
- Validate the information provided in the institution’s self-study
Who it’s ideal for
Experienced educators, workforce professionals, or administrators with a strong understanding of institutional operations and student services.
Industry Specialist
Brings real-world expertise from the field to evaluate program relevance, lab and classroom settings, equipment, and career alignment. Ideal for working professionals in fields like healthcare, skilled trades, IT, and business.
What you’ll do
- Review course materials and curriculum
- Evaluate faculty qualifications
- Assess industry relevance and employability outcomes
- Provide feedback on specialized training programs (e.g., Healthcare, Skilled Trades, Technology)
Who it’s ideal for
Professionals with real-world experience and expertise in specific career fields (e.g., healthcare, IT, skilled trades, business).
Operations Specialist
Oversees the overall evaluation process, ensuring institutions meet ACCWE’s standards for management, compliance, and student outcomes. Ideal for individuals with strong operational and institutional knowledge of career schools, including accreditation experience or leadership roles.
What you’ll do
- Evaluate self-studies and supporting documentation
- Participate in decision-making discussions
- Ensure institutions meet ACCWE’s standards for quality and student outcomes.
- Provide written feedback and recommendations
Who it’s ideal for
Higher education administrators, faculty members, and experienced accreditation evaluators with a broad understanding of institutional effectiveness and educational quality.
Why Volunteer with ACCWE?
Expand Your Connections
Connect with educators, industry leaders, and accreditation experts nationwide.
Strengthen Your Resume
Gain high-impact, nationally recognized experience in education quality assurance.
Give Back to the Next Generation
Shape programs that directly impact students’ career readiness and opportunities.
Lead EducatioN Forward
Be part of an agile, outcomes-driven accreditation model that values innovation and real-world impact.
we respect your time
Time Commitment
Most volunteer assignments require short-term, project-based involvement, ranging from a few hours for document reviews to 1-2 days for site visits.
We’ll work with your availability and area of expertise.
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Training & Support
You won’t do this alone. ACCWE provides comprehensive training, clear evaluation tools, and ongoing support to ensure you feel prepared and confident in your volunteer role.
Let's Get To Work
We’d love to hear from you. Complete our brief interest form and a member of our team will reach out with next steps.
