National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE)
Non-profit OrganizationsNorth Carolina, United States11-50 Employees
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) is a non-profit organization based in Cary, North Carolina, focused on fostering entrepreneurial thinking and actions within community colleges and their surrounding communities. It positions itself as a catalyst for leadership development and scalable resources across disciplines, aiming to make community colleges a leading source for entrepreneurship education, support, and inspiration in North America. The organization serves colleges, students, and local communities by promoting entrepreneurial leadership and teaching across disciplines as essential for thriving ecosystems. NACCE operates within the non-profit sector that supports educational institutions and their stakeholders through collaborative programs and partnerships that expand opportunities for entrepreneurship education. Recent activity indicates NACCE pursuing and expanding partnerships with community colleges and institutions, including collaborations with Baker Hill and other regional districts, to advance initiatives and pilot programs designed to empower underserved entrepreneurs and enhance access to funding and local networks. The organization’s work is conducted through its national network and related partnerships, reflecting its role in connecting multiple colleges and stakeholders to advance entrepreneurship education and capacity-building across North America.