Help Shape the Future of Career Education – Apply to Present at Educating for Careers 2026
We invite you to submit a session proposal for the 2026 Educating for Careers Conference, taking place March 1–3, 2026, at the Sacramento Convention Center.
This annual statewide event is an opportunity to share innovative practices, effective programs, and impactful strategies that support student success in career education. Location: Sacramento Convention Center Dates: March 1–3, 2026 Proposal Deadline: December 12, 2025 Notification of Acceptance: Mid-January 2026
We are seeking sessions that:
Highlight high-quality, replicable career education programs
Offer effective strategies for implementation, collaboration, and innovation
Engage participants through hands-on, interactive learning
Innovative Teaching Methods & Instructional Strategies
Technology in CTE, including AI and eSports
Community College Partnerships & Dual Enrollment
Student Engagement, Career Counseling & CTSOs
Work-Based Learning, Internships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Apprenticeships
Equity & Access for Underserved Populations
Marketing & Recruitment of CTE Programs
Middle and Elementary Career Exploration Models
Cross-Disciplinary Instruction and Linked Learning
Data-Driven Program Improvement
Employer & Community Partnerships
Ready to Present? Visit www.educatingforcareers.com to review guidelines and submit your proposal.
Note: California Partnership Academy (CPA) presenters must also complete an online application.