Educating for Careers Submission

Welcome!

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

What We’re Looking For:

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

Sample Session Topics:

  • 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.