Informational Flyer
CCCAOE will only accept credit card payments for all events and conferences moving forward. We appreciate your understanding.
Let's connect.
Spring Conference – 2025
Call for Proposals
The submission form opens by November 22, 2025.
Your CCCAOE professional development planning committee for the Spring 2025 Conference is looking for proposals focusing on Adult Learners, Student-Centered Strategies, Work-based Learning, and the Future of Work. We want to HIGHLIGHT the tremendously innovative work happening all across the state.
Schedule-at-a-Glance
Please note: Pre-conference is included with full registration but requires a separate RSVP. Full conference registration is needed to attend pre-conference sessions.
The schedule is subject to change.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Bringing the latest in technology, collaborations, and programs to campuses across the state fosters the best opportunities for student success. Your presence at CCCAOE’s Conference is a key part of delivering connections and impact to career education professionals. Each Sponsorship level has other unique offerings.
Register to Attend Here
Full Conference – $945
CCCAOE only accepts credit card payments for registration.
Confirmation emails will come from Accelevents. Due to campus firewalls, these often go to spam, so check there if it is not in your inbox.
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Hyatt rooms start at $240.00++/night.
Must book by 03/17/2025
1209 L Street, Sacramento, California 95814
Phone: +1 916 443 1234 Email: concierge@hyatt.com
Sheraton Grand Sacramento
Sheraton Grand Sacramento
Sheraton rooms started at $$225.00+/night.
Must book by 03/17/2025
1230 J St. Sacramento, California 95814
Phone: +1 916-447-1700
DETAILS:
Are you ready to connect with California’s leading Career Technical Education administrators, educators, and industry partners at the Spring 2025 CCCAOE Conference? This year’s theme, Preparing for Tomorrow’s Jobs Today, focuses on equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing workforce.
Join us as we strengthen partnerships, foster innovation, and prepare students for tomorrow’s workforce. Take part in this dynamic opportunity to connect with inspiring leaders and peers who share your dedication to making an impact every day.
What to Expect?
- Engage in unparalleled networking opportunities with peers, thought leaders, and workforce partners.
- Collaborate on strategies to align community college programs with future industry demands.
- Discover actionable insights to enhance student success and workforce readiness.
Who Should Attend?
- Faculty, Deans, and Program Administrators
- Workforce Development Professionals
- Industry and Educational Leaders
Why Attend?
- Build connections with career education professionals and industry innovators.
- Gain practical solutions to workforce and education challenges.
- Explore trends and best practices shaping the future of education and economic development.
Event Highlights
- Three dynamic keynotes
- Networking to foster impactful collaborations.
- Engaging breakout sessions focused on practical strategies.
- Insights into the partnerships driving innovation across the state.
Spring 2025 Strands:
- Coming Soon
Itinerary:
The pre-conference sessions are on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, and run from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm. The full conference begins on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 8:00 am. The conference will wrap up on Friday, April 11, 2025, by 11:00.
Meals:
Breakfasts are provided Wed. – Fri. Mid-morning breaks, lunch, and mid-afternoon breaks will be provided Wed. – Fri. Reception for ALL will be hosted by CCCAOE’s President on Wednesday evening at Cafeteria 15L.
Program:
There will be two full days and two half days with:
Pre-Conference Sessions (Tues afternoon)
Regional Meetings (Wed)
Three Keynotes (Wed, Thurs, Fri)
Five Plenary Sessions, including Chancellor’s Office updates
30 breakout sessions
…and more
See what all the buzz is about
An opportunity to network with your colleagues and the professionals that are advancing student success
This conference is designed for:
Professors &
Classroom Educators
Deans &
Program Managers
Administrators &
Administrative Assistants
Top 5 reasons members attend:
1. “My students are counting on me.”
Invest in your students and schools by attending. Get information, share insights, find solutions and ways to increase recruitment and retention rates.
2. “From a leadership perspective, I can’t afford not to attend.”
This is the only career education professional development opportunity that offers the leadership and faculty perspective. Partner directly with leaders in the education arena and collaborate with your peers to tackle the issues you face in your own district or regions.
3. “It’s how I follow education trends and best practices.”
Whether it’s issues related to budget and finance; innovation and student learning; leadership; equity; community engagement, communication or collaboration, this premier event focuses on key areas to share best practices and programs being implemented in the field.
4. “I discover practical solutions to education challenges.”
We deliver practical solutions to help Career Education teams improve education and economic development opportunities.
5. “It’s a way to partner with education experts.”
Spend time with our business partners on our fast-growing Vendor Show floor and find out how they can help you effectively manage and lead your districts with the various product and service solutions they offer.
SAFE CREDIT UNION CONVENTION CENTER
HYATT REGENCY SACRAMENTO AND SHERATON GRAND SACRAMENTO HOTEL
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 8 – 11, 2025
Attending this event will
kickstart change at your college
Get a direct connection to a network of career education practitioners
that share best practices.
Learn how to navigate the California Community College system and
advocate more effectively for your programs.
“CCCAOE provides an engaging, informative setting to connect with colleagues and learn about the future of CTE in California. I plan to attend every semester!” – Spring 2024 Conference Attendee
“The best part of the Spring CCCAOE conference was the networking and the President’s Reception – very well done!” – 2024 Conference Attendee
Learning about what other colleges are doing across the state, the best practices, and insight to overcome issues… these are the reasons I attend.” – 2019 Conference Attendee
“My favorite part of the CCCAOE Conference is the knowledgeable and dedicated presenters that took time to collaborate and connect colleagues from various colleges!” – 2019 Conference Attendee
F.A.Q.
Are hotel accommodations included in my registration?
No. – All attendees are responsible for covering the cost of their own hotel accommodations
Is the preconference worked into the full registration cost, or is that a separate cost?
The pre-conference is worked into the full registration. However, that day does not include meals.
Separate RSVPs for each pre-conference offering will be required once they are released.
Stay tuned for when those flyers are released to RSVP.
Will meals be provided to attendees?
Breakfast is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Lunch is served on Wednesday and Thursday. A light evening reception is served on Wednesday evening.
Is there a way to request a refund if I register and am unable to attend?
Yes. – Please consult our refund policy here.
Where can I find the schedule at a glance?
The schedule is outlined at the top of this page.
Can I substitute my registration for someone else?
Attendance Substitutes are acceptable. However, after the cancellation deadline, you are responsible for full payment.
Please email substitute’s first and last name, cellphone (for registration purposes) as well as their job title and college/organization affiliation to registration@cccaoe.org for name tag and registration purposes as early as possible.
Please include your name and organization in the email.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: (877) 7- CCCAOE
Kimberly Ranalla, Project Manager
projectmanager@cccaoe.org
Ericka Sandoval, Executive Assistant and Registration
registration@cccaoe.org
Gary Quire, Executive Director
executivedirector@cccaoe.org
Mailing Address:
CCCAOE
1800 21st Street PMB 205
Sacramento, CA 95811
Safe Credit Union Convention Center
West Lobby Entrance – Ballroom A
13th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
1209 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
CCCAOE rates begin at $240++
1230 J St.
Sacramento, California 95814
CCCAOE rates begin at $225++