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As the network for innovators from K-12 districts, colleges, employers, and state agencies, we work together to create a trusted foundation for the skills-first future—built by the only people who understand the challenge from every angle.

Together, our community is accelerating the growth of competency- and skill-based practices and shaping an ecosystem. Our members collaborate, share insights, and advance the field together. Through convenings, peer learning, and events like CBExchange, the network fosters relationships that turn shared vision into collective action.

No one can transform the skills-first ecosystem alone; on C-BEN Connect, you don’t have to. Join our online home for collaboration, learning, and innovation across the competency-based and skills-first education movement. 

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MEMBERSHIP TIERS

C-BEN offers memberships for organizations and individuals that are active in the skills-first movement. If you are an education institution, government agency, non-profit, employer, technology firm, or individual practitioner, we have a place for you!

Friend of CBE

Individuals who want to stay “in the know” by accessing essential communications.

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  • Attend monthly CBE Huddle webinars
  • Stay up-to-date with the CBE and Skills-First Movement through Newsletters
  • View access to C-BEN Connect to learn from community collaboration

Free

Contributor

Individuals directly engaged in competency- and skills-based work who are looking for community, collaboration opportunities, and practical tools to enhance their impact.

If your organization is a CBE Champion, you can access this level of membership at half the price.

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  • Access recordings from past CBExchanges, C-BEN webinars, and workshops
  • One CBExchange Registration at discounted Member Rate
  • Access Open Office Hour Sessions with C-BEN experts
  • Opportunity to apply to join C-BEN projects
  • Access to C-BEN Connect to innovate with colleagues
  • Access to Technology Showcase sessions

$500

Champion

Executive leaders of organizations leading competency- and skills-based initiatives.

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  • CEOs, Presidents, Provosts, Superintendents, Principals, and Vice Presidents complimentary enrollment in C-BEN’s Leadership Forum 
  • Invitation to an executive event at CBExchange
  • Access to specialized programming and elevated thought leadership opportunities
  • 15% discount on any new C-BEN Consulting Services engagement
  • Unlimited number of discounted Contributor memberships available to any of your faculty, staff, teachers, researchers, and colleagues to join for half the cost
  • Qualified to apply for C-BEN projects
  • C-BEN member badge for use in organization’s publications and communications
  • Access to apply for C-BEN amplifications through blogs, op-eds, case studies, and national conference sessions
  • Regional or local meeting agenda guidance and review using C-BEN Quality Framework resulting in a C-BEN co-branded event.
  • A C-BEN representative can be available, once annually, to give virtual remarks focusing on the state of the field for an audience of your choice (as scheduling allows).
  • Access to C-BEN Connect to innovate with colleagues

$2,000

Sponsor

Companies, associations, or other for-profit entities with products to contribute to the field.

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Our partnership approach aims to support your organization’s goals and facilitate alignment with the C-BEN community. Activities can range from sponsoring events and webinars to the production of toolkits, as well as shared promotional opportunities in the field.

 

$5,000+

TIER IDEAL FOR BENEFITS PRICE

Friend

Individuals who want to stay “in the know” by accessing essential communications.
  • Attend monthly CBE Huddle webinars
  • Stay up-to-date with the CBE and Skills-First Movement through Newsletters
  • View access to C-BEN Connect to learn from community collaboration
Free

Contributor

Individuals directly engaged in competency- and skills-based work who are looking for community, collaboration opportunities, and practical tools to enhance their impact.
  • Access recordings from past CBExchanges, C-BEN webinars, and workshops
  • One CBExchange Registration at discounted Member Rate
  • Access Open Office Hour Sessions with C-BEN experts
  • Opportunity to apply to join C-BEN projects
  • Access to C-BEN Connect to innovate with colleagues
  • Access to Technology Showcase sessions
$500

Champion
Executive leaders of organizations leading competency- and skills-based initiatives.

Organization Benefits

  • 15% discount on any new C-BEN Consulting Services engagement
  • Unlimited number of discounted Contributor memberships available to any of your faculty, staff, teachers, researchers, and colleagues to join for half the cost
  • Qualified to apply for C-BEN projects
  • C-BEN member badge for use in organization’s publications and communications
  • Access to apply for C-BEN amplifications through blogs, op-eds, case studies, and national conference sessions
  • Regional or local meeting agenda guidance and review using C-BEN Quality Framework resulting in a C-BEN co-branded event.
  • A C-BEN representative can be available, once annually, to give virtual remarks focusing on the state of the field for an audience of your choice (as scheduling allows).
  • Access to C-BEN Connect to innovate with colleagues

Exclusive Executive Leader Benefits

  • CEOs, Presidents, Provosts, Superintendents, Principals, and Vice Presidents complimentary enrollment in C-BEN’s Leadership Forum 
  • Invitation to an executive event at CBExchange
  • Access to specialized programming and elevated thought leadership opportunities
$2,000

Sponsor
Companies, associations, or other for-profit entities with products to contribute to the field.

Our partnership approach aims to support your organization’s goals and facilitate alignment with the C-BEN community. Activities can range from sponsoring events and webinars to the production of toolkits, as well as shared promotional opportunities in the field.

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Are you a doctoral student with a focus on CBE?

We applaud your efforts and want to be a part of your success. C-BEN will offer a complimentary Contributor membership to you with evidence of CBE-related dissertation/project. Please contact info@c-ben.org to learn more.

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