Spring Conference – 2025

Informational Flyer

 

 

CCCAOE will only accept credit card payments for all events and conferences moving forward. We appreciate your understanding.

Full Conference – $945

CCCAOE only accepts credit card payments for registration. 

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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 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: 

 

  • Educational Access for All Lifelong Learners:  Adult Education, Dual Enrollment, Regional Equity and Recovery Partnership (REEP), High Roads Construction Careers (HRCC), K12SWP, Rising Scholars/Justice-Involved Learners, Individuals with Disabilities, Not-for-Credit

 

  • Experiential & WorkBase Learning: Apprenticeship, CPL, CBE, Career Placement, Internships, LAEP, and Work Experience

 

  • Leaning into the Future: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics/Automation, Environmental Sustainability, Healthcare, BioTech, Cybersecurity, STEM, Inter-sector programs.

 

  • Support: Funding, Marketing, Advisory Committees, Curriculum, Retention, Summer Bridging, Counseling, Student Affinity Groups, WIB, WIOA

 

  • Climate Practice: Forestry Management, Electric Vehicle, Microgrid, Climate and Sustainable Education Programs (SEEP)

 

  • Social Mobility Strategies for CTE Students with Equity in Success: Certificates, Degrees and CC Baccalaureate, etc.

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

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

An opportunity to network with your colleagues and the professionals that are advancing student success

I'D LIKE TO ATTEND

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.

SPACE IS LIMITED

SACRAMENTO

April 8-11, 2025

4 Days
in Historic Sacramento
700+
Attendees
116
Colleges Represented
25+
Sponsors and Exhibitors

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

 

 

Hyatt Regency Sacramento

1209 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

CCCAOE rates begin at $240++
1230 J St.
Sacramento, California 95814
CCCAOE rates begin at $225++

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