Why Join OMACCS?

OMACCS is the only association dedicated exclusively to advancing the interests of career colleges and schools in Ohio and Michigan. We act on behalf of our members in three key areas: Advocacy, Professional Development, and Outreach Programs that promote career education.

Membership Benefits

  • Career School Advocacy

    Advocacy

    OMACCS is the collective voice of advocacy speaking out on legislative and regulatory issues that matter to you.

    • Direct contact with state licensing boards, accrediting commissions, and state and regional professional agencies

    • Providing up-to-the-minute information to the Ohio and Michigan General Assemblies, Ohio Board of Regents, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), U.S. Dept. of Education, and Ohio and Michigan employers

    • Retained Tom Pappas & Associates as a lobbyist to expand our access to Ohio and Michigan policy makers

    • Washington, D.C. representation through OMACCS’ affiliation with CECU

  • Professional Development

    Professional Development

    OMACCS professional development programs expose you to best practices and build skills. Members enjoy significant program fee discounts.

    • Conferences, workshop and seminars for administrators, faculty, admissions representatives, and placement specialists

    • Valuable networking events to raise your profile and make connections

    • Free tutorials, online webinars, professionally presented by leading educational publishers

    • Self-paced online training courses, granting CEUs

  • Outreach Programs

    Outreach Programs

    OMACCS protects and promotes the success of all proprietary colleges and schools in Ohio and Michigan.

    • Legislative Scholarship Program for high school graduates

    • Workforce Tuition Scholarships for students at career colleges and schools

    • Outreach on your behalf to high school guidance counselors

    • Commissioned research studies on the contributions of career colleges and schools to our workforce

    • Media outreach to tell the public about your contributions to an educated workforce

OMACCS Member Schools

  • Hondros College of Nursing - Cleveland

  • Hondros College of Nursing - Dayton

  • Hondros College of Nursing - Detroit

  • Hondros College of Nursing - Toledo

  • Infinite Academy of Dental Assisting

  • Intelvio Medical Training - Cincinnati

  • Intelvio Medical Training - Columbus

  • Intelvio Medical Training - Independence 

  • Metropolitan Veterinary Academy 

  • National K-9 School for Dog Trainers 

  • NCUS TEC - Columbus, OH 

  • NCUS TEC - Toledo, OH

  • Nuturepath Health Care Services

  • Oak Leaf Dental Lab Technician School 

  • Ohio Business College - Columbus, OH 

  • Ohio Business College - Sheffield Village, OH 

  • Ohio Business College Trades Academy

  • OWETEC, LLC

  • PD 4 ME

  • Performance Training Solutions LLC 

  • Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (Out of State)

  • Ready Set Agile

  • Ross Medical Education Center - Dayton, OH 

  • Ross Medical Education Center - Warren, MI 

  • Ross College - North Canton, OH 

  • Ross College - Jackson, MI

  • Ross College - Benton Harbor, MI

  • Ross College – Sylvania, OH 

  • Ross Medical Education Center – Cincinnati, OH 

  • Ross Medical Education Center - Battle Creek, MI 

  • Ross College - Grand Rapids, MI

  • Ross Medical Education Center – Midland, MI 

  • Ross Medical Education Center - New Baltimore, MI 

  • Ross Medical Education Center – Portage, MI

  • AI America

  • Aidan Innovation Institute

  • Akron Medical Assistant School 

  • Arizona College of Nursing – Columbus, OH 

  • Arizona College of Nursing – Southfield, MI 

  • Assist to Succeed of Columbus

  • Assured Health Institute 

  • Brown Property Mastery School

  • Center for Medical Training

  • Cincinnati Dental Assistant School

  • Davis University

  • Dayton Dental Assistant School

  • Detroit Business Institute 

  • DeVry University – Columbus, OH

  • Dorsey School of Beauty – Taylor, MI 

  • Dorsey College – Dearborn, MI 

  • Dorsey College – Grand Rapids, MI

  • Dorsey College - Madison Heights, MI 

  • Dorsey College – Roseville, MI 

  • Dorsey College – Woodhaven, MI 

  • Dorsey College – Wayne, MI 

  • Dorsey College – Saginaw, MI 

  • East Ohio College

  • EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute

  • Elite Welding Academy

  • Fortis College – Centerville, OH 

  • Fortis College – Cincinnati, OH 

  • Fortis College - Cuyahoga Falls, OH 

  • Fortis College – Westerville, OH 

  • Hamilton OTR Logistics Career Training

  • Hondros College - Westerville, OH

  • Hondros College of Nursing - Akron

  • Hondros College of Nursing - Cincinnati

  • Hondros College of Nursing - Columbus

  • Ross Medical Education Center – Flint, MI 

  • Ross Medical Education Center – Lansing, MI 

  • Ross Medical Education Center – Brighton, MI 

  • Ross Medical Education Center - Ann Arbor, MI 

  • Ross Medical Education Center – Saginaw, MI 

  • Ross Medical Education Center - Port Huron, MI

  • Ross Medical Education Center - Roosevelt Park, MI 

  • Ross Medical Education Center – Kentwood, MI 

  • Ross Medical Education Center – Taylor, MI 

  • Ross Medical Education Center – Canton, MI 

  • Ross Medical Education Center – Davison, MI 

  • Ross Medical Education Center – Elyria, OH 

  • Ross Medical Education Center – Niles, OH 

  • Ross Medical Education Center – Ontario, OH 

  • Salus Learning Institute

  • Stautzenberger College – Maumee, OH 

  • Steps of Faith Ministries Training Center

  • Synergy Wellness Academy

  • The Trades Institute

  • Toledo Vocational Academy 

  • Troy CDL School

  • Universal Technical Institute - Canton, MI

  • Universal Technical Institute - Columbus, OH

  • Valley College – Cleveland, OH 

  • Weldcore

  • Wellness Forum Institute

  • West Michigan Construction Institute

  • Wholeness and Wellness Therapeutic Academy

  • Wright Mobile Grooming Academy

  • Youngstown Medical Assistant School

OMACCS EMPLOYER MEMBERSHIP

OMACCS is proud to announce the launch of its Employer Membership program, designed to foster deeper partnerships between employers and career colleges. This initiative provides a range of benefits that connect businesses with emerging talent while enhancing educational and workforce development opportunities.

 The new program features three membership tiers, Basic, Standard, and Premium, designed to meet the diverse needs of employers looking to connect with OMACCS member schools and their graduates. Membership benefits include exclusive opportunities with priority access to graduates and increased visibility. Additionally, employers gain the opportunity to collaborate with educators while offering industry insights.

 Program Highlights:

• Basic Membership ($1,500): Recognition on OMACCS platforms, access to communications, and networking opportunities.

• Standard Membership ($3,000): Basic Membership plus enhanced visibility, direct access to legislators, and complimentary vendor space at events.

• Premium Membership ($6,000): Basic & Standard Memberships, plus premier sponsorship recognition, access to graduates & interns, and opportunities to host webinars or speak at OMACCS events.

OMACCS is committed to strengthening the talent pipeline and ensuring career colleges remain responsive to industry needs. The Employer Membership program exemplifies this mission by aligning educational pathways with the evolving demands of the workforce.  Check out the video promo:  https://vimeo.com/1088937673/0dd6eb9fa5?ts=0&share=copy.

For more information and details about the Employer Membership program and how your key employers can JOIN, contact Kent Trofholz at ktrofholz@omaccs.org.

Thank you to our FIRST and PIONEERING Employer Member of OMACCS’ latest initiative:

OMACCS Associate Members

Thank you to our OMACCS Associate Members who support our organization and provide valuable services to our member schools and their stakeholders:

Hear From Our Members

“One of the greatest things about the association is it unites all of our colleges, all of our institutions, and schools to get from point A to point B, focused on great faculty and great career services.”
— Dr. Jim Ploskonka

Request OMACCS Membership Info

Want to join us? Fill out and submit the following form, which will be sent to OMACCS Executive Director, Kent Trofholz: