Since 1956, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has been the trusted bridge between higher education and the world of work. With a network of more than 17,600 professionals in college career services, early talent recruiting, and business solutions, NACE fosters the critical connections needed to prepare students for success while helping employers build the workforce of tomorrow.
Future-proof your career, and get a powerful competitive edge by tapping into:
NACE provides real-time insights into college hiring trends, starting salaries, and workforce forecasts—empowering members to make data-driven decisions.
See the data your way with our interactive dashboards to benchmark your recruiting, hiring, and career readiness efforts against national and industry standards.
NACE leads research on emerging workforce trends, like internship offer + conversion rates, early career hiring practices, and career readiness competencies.
NACE members influence student outcomes and workforce success via shared research, collaborative initiatives, and peer learning. Together, we foster real solutions to workforce development challenges—and collective momentum to drive real change.
NACE represents its members at local, state, and federal levels, regularly meeting with government officials to advocate for internship programs, workforce development funding, and equitable hiring practices.
As the steward of the NACE Career Readiness Competencies framework, NACE helps institutions and employers speak the same language about student preparedness and employability.
Through reports, webinars, and events, NACE helps members stay ahead of policy changes that may impact talent acquisition and career development.
Attend events all year long that are curated specifically for those preparing and hiring the next generation of talent.
See upcoming eventsFrom certification programs and live-action webinars to the flagship NACE Conference & Expo, take advantage of diverse learning options no matter what career stage you're in.
Multi-day events focus on critical areas like AI strategies, Career Readiness Competencies, and HBCU partnerships, so you can address workforce challenges with confidence.
We offer flexible membership options to fit organizations of all sizes. Our annual membership fees are structured in tiers based on the number of individuals covered. Choose the tier that works best for your team and enjoy full access to our resources, networking, and events.
Effective July 1, 2025, we’ve expanded our tier structure to give you more flexibility when selecting the right membership for your organization.
Not sure which level of membership is right for you?
Talk to our teamSee if you qualify for a Retiree Membership. Learn more.
| Tiers | Individuals Per Tier | Fee Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 1 – 2 | $485 |
| Tier 2 | 3 – 5 | $690 |
| Tier 3 | 6 – 10 | $1,160 |
| Tier 4 | 11 – 15 | $2,000 |
| Tier 5 | 16 – 20 | $3,100 |
| Tier 6 | 21 – 25 | $3,800 |
| Tier 7 | 26 or more | $5,800 |
Our dedicated team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Whether you're exploring options or ready to join, don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re happy to help.
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Director of Membership
NACE
NACE stands for the National Association of Colleges and Employers. We are frequently mistaken for the NACE organizations listed below. For assistance related to those entities, please contact them directly, as we are separate and distinct.
For further information, please contact the relevant association directly.
No, NACE is independent and autonomous from the four Regional Associations of Colleges and Employers listed below.
The four regional ACEs work cooperatively and collaboratively through the Regional ACE Presidents’ Council. For further information, please contact the relevant association directly.
The National Association of Colleges and Employers uses zero percent of membership dues to pay for lobbying.
Please note that any costs incurred by NACE for special form requests (i.e., IRS, etc.) will be invoiced to the member.
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