Advantages of ACCE Accreditation

ADVANTAGES OF ACCE ACCREDITATION

ACCE accreditation serves the interests of:

OWNERS & USERS

ACCE serves the interests of owners and users of constructed facilities and the public at large by raising the professional caliber of constructors and the quality of the projects for which they assume responsibility.

PARENTS

For parents, sending a student to an American Council for Construction Education (ACCE)-accredited construction education program ensures a high-quality, industry-recognized education that prepares their child for a successful career in the construction industry. These programs are rigorously evaluated to meet stringent standards, guaranteeing relevant curricula, experienced faculty, and strong industry connections. This translates to better job prospects, higher earning potential, and long-term career stability for their child in a growing field. Parents can feel confident that their investment in education aligns with industry demands, fostering skills that lead to leadership roles and professional growth.

STUDENTS

For students, attending an ACCE-accredited program offers a competitive edge in the construction industry. These programs provide hands-on training, cutting-edge knowledge, and exposure to real-world projects, ensuring graduates are job-ready. Accreditation signals to employers that students have met high standards of competence. Students will gain practical skills, leadership abilities, and a pathway to rewarding careers in a dynamic, high-demand industry, all while building a strong foundation for lifelong success. Students graduating from ACCE programs generally receive starting salaries in the top five degree programs.

INDUSTRY

ACCE accreditation and certification enable employers to identify quality employees who, by education, have the demonstrated ability to make lasting contributions to their organization and their profession.

FACULTY

Through ACCE involvement, faculty members have opportunities to develop leadership skills, network with peers, and stay current with trends in the construction industry.

The primary goal of ACCE is to promote and improve construction education in colleges, universities and workforce education programs. By working together through ACCE, people representative of the total construction community and the public at large, construction educators and constructors, establish and maintain standards and criteria for accreditation, provide guidance to those programs seeking to achieve accredited status, and carry out the accreditation process.

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Specifically, accreditation of a construction education program by ACCE assures

a) students and prospective employers that the program has met stringent industry standards of content and quality

b) that program graduates have been provided a quality education enabling them to perform a broad range of professional responsibilities

c) the construction industry and students that the program performs periodic self-evaluations to keep current with emerging technologies and requirements of the construction industry

Accreditation by ACCE assists an institution and its construction education program in maintaining contact with other programs and practicing construction professionals, and enables the program to

a) keep current with emerging technologies in the field

b) increase awareness of current courses, facilities, and services provided by other accredited programs

c) improve instructional techniques; and

d) access construction industry contacts nationwide

Accreditation Benefits Primary and Secondary Students:

Construction offers career opportunities for financial success while enabling participants to utilize state-of-the-art technologies to shape our built environment.
Construction provides exciting opportunities for both professional construction managers and skilled construction craft workers.
Construction managers acquire their skills through completion of professional degree programs offered by colleges and universities.
Construction craft workers acquire their skills through completion of apprenticeship programs or vocational education programs offered by colleges.
Construction craft workers are highly respected in the industry, are well paid, and have fulfilling careers building interesting projects.
There is more to construction than meets the eye, explore careers from the jobsite to office.

Accreditation Benefits Parents and High School Counselors:

Construction managers have dynamic careers that are hands-on and technology-driven.
Successful construction managers have unlimited opportunities for upward mobility within the industry.
The compensation of skilled construction craft workers often exceeds that of many university graduates.
ACCE-accredited programs engage with construction professionals to ensure your child’s education has value.
Attract students to construction careers that offer exceptional pay, are exciting, rewarding, and in high demand.

Accreditation Benefits Industry College Recruiters:

Graduates of ACCE-accredited programs meet the highest standard of excellence for construction education and are in high demand by construction employers.
Graduates of ACCE-accredited programs are work-ready and well prepared with both the technical and interpersonal skills needed for success in the industry.

Accreditation Benefits Industry Organizations/Companies:

Participation in ACCE-accredited programs provides opportunities to recruit future leaders for your association members.
Participation in ACCE-accredited programs provides opportunities to influence the education of construction professionals.
ACCE-accredited programs are developing the future leaders of the construction industry.

Other links for further information on the value of accreditation:

Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors
Council for Higher Education Accreditation