Our heartfelt thanks to each of you who attended and contributed to an incredible experience.
Informational Flyer
To attendees: Please see the newsletter sent to you on Thursday, April 17th, to learn how to access the presentation files.
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Spring Conference – 2025
Spring 2025 Conference
Did you connect with California’s leading Career Technical Education administrators, educators, and industry partners at the Spring 2025 CCCAOE Conference? This spring’s theme was Collaborating for Success: CTE Partnerships Driving a Future-Ready Workforce.
Attendees strengthened partnerships, fostered innovation, and helped prepare students for tomorrow’s workforce. It was a dynamic opportunity to connect with inspiring leaders and peers who share a dedication to making an impact every day.
We look forward to planning Spring 2026 for all of you!
What Attendees Experienced
- Participants engaged in unparalleled networking opportunities with peers, thought leaders, and workforce partners.
- They collaborated on strategies to align community college programs with future industry demands.
- Attendees discovered actionable insights to enhance student success and workforce readiness.
Who Attended?
- Faculty, Deans, and Program Administrators
- Workforce Development Professionals
- Industry and Educational Leaders
Why They Attended
- Attendees built connections with career education professionals and industry innovators.
- They gained practical solutions to workforce and education challenges.
- They explored trends and best practices that are shaping the future of education and economic development.
Event Highlights
- Three dynamic keynotes captivated attendees.
- Networking fostered impactful collaborations.
- Engaging breakout sessions focused on practical strategies.
- Attendees gained insights into the partnerships that drove innovation across the state.
Spring 2025 Strands:
- Community and Industry Partnerships
- Education Synergy – K12, Adult Ed, Non-Credit, Community, and Contract Ed
- Innovative Teaching and Learning Models and Modalities
- Experiential & Work-Based Learning
- Funding
- Empowering All Learners
Itinerary:
- Pre-Conference Sessions (Tues afternoon)
- Regional Meetings (Wed)
- Three Keynotes (Wed, Thurs, Fri)
- Five Plenary Sessions, including Chancellor’s Office updates
- Breakout sessions
- …and more
Meals:
- Breakfasts were provided Wed-Fri.
- Mid-morning breaks, lunch, and mid-afternoon breaks were provided Wed-Thurs.
- Reception for ALL was be hosted by CCCAOE’s President on Wednesday evening at Cafeteria 15L.
See what all the buzz is about
CCCAOE Conferences are an opportunity to network with your colleagues and the professionals who 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
“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++