Thursday

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Wellness Event - Yoga located in Mineral A

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration Open located in Capitol Foyer

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open located in Capitol Foyer

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast located in Capitol Ballroom (4-7)

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Welcome & Regional Directors Updates located in Capitol Ballroom (4-7)

9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Knowledge Groups

1. Employers/Talent Acquisition located in Capitol 1

2. Employer Relations located in Capitol 2

3. Career Advising/Education located in Capitol 3

4. Career Center Directors located in Quartz

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Networking Break located in Capitol Foyer

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Breakout III

1. "Explore & Elevate: Revolutionizing Career Services and DEI Talent Recruitment through Cross-Collaborative Engagement"

Location: Capitol 1

Speakers: Dr. Brenda Mendez, Dr. Nicole Rodriguez & Brian O'Bruba

2. "Reimagining Career Education and Professional Development for Diverse Student Populations: The UCLA First-Generation College to Career Model"

Location: Capitol 2

Speakers: Maria José (MJ) Hidalgo Flores & Andre Philippo

3. "Strategic Budgeting to Elevate Your Career Center"

Location: Capitol 3

Speakers: Jon Cleveland & Katie Lloyd

4. "Influencing the Influencers:  The Career Conversations Podcast Series"

Location: Quartz

Speaker: Robert Goodman

5. "Year-Round Experiential Learning Programs & Courses: Combining Career Education and Life Design to prepare students to thrive in unpredictable and ever-changing work environments"

Location: Agate

Speakers: Jennifer Rowland, Hayley Leventhal, & Kathy Davies

12:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Business Luncheon and Awards located in Capitol Ballroom (4-7)

1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Breakout IV

1. "Let’s Explore! Creating a Job Shadow Program with Real Impact in Seven Easy Steps"

Location: Capitol 1

Speakers: Wendy Kuessel Allison & Katie Harvey

2. "What About Us? Exploring How Our Identity as Practitioners Influences Our Roles"

Location: Capitol 2

Speaker: Roshni D. Lal, Ph.D.

3. "Indigenous Career Futures: Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges"

Location: Capitol 3

Speakers Beverly Johnson & Christopher Sharp

4. "Leveraging AI in Career Services: Navigating the Future from a Mile High View"

Location: Quartz

Speakers: Bridget Doyle & Dr. Lucas Moe

5. Scholarship Presentation - "Transfer and Thrive: Mentorship Program Focused on Transfer Student Career Readiness."

Location: Agate

Speaker: Jesselle Hoque 

3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Networking Break and Raffle Prizes in Exhibit Hall located in Capitol Foyer

3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Breakout V

1. "Breaking the “Positivity” Barrier: How Embracing Productive Conflict Drives Innovation and Builds More Inclusive Teams"

Location: Capitol 1

Speakers: Madigan Turnquist, Jessica Wilson, & Bianca Portal Truett

2. "Supporting Students in Non-W2 Career Paths: Exploring Lessons Learned through Community Partnerships"

Location: Capitol 2

Speaker: Jessi Burg

3. "Revitalize Your First Destination Survey Collection: Increasing Knowledge Rate and Career Outcomes for Underrepresented Minority Students"

Location: Capitol 3

Speakers Megan Martinez-Montano & Michelle Gomez

4. "Designing the Future of High Impact, Equity-Anchored Internships for Campus and Community Change"

Location: Quartz

Speakers: Michelle Chang, Kristal King, Dr. Beth Manke, & Dr. Amy Cabrera Rasmussen

5. "Get Involved with MPACE"

Location: Agate

Speaker: Casey Porter

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Thursday Night Event - MPACE on the Rox!

Attendees can expect a night of socializing, dancing, eating, and drinking at one of Denver's most iconic locations. We will have a DJ, behind-the-scenes tours of Coors Field, guest appearances, and unique photo opportunities. Transportation will be provided to/from our hotel if guests want to venture around Denver. Coors Field is within walking distance from plenty of local bars, restaurants, and activities.