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• Western Region Happy Hour

  • When
    February 27, 2025
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    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Armored Cow Brewing Company (8821 JW Clay Boulevard Suite 1 Charlotte, NC 28262

  Take a break this spring and join NCACE Western Region for our Happy Hour at Armored Cow Brewery Company in Charlotte, NC! This is a great opportunity to get away from the hustle and reconnect with other fellow members.

  Let us know you're joining us! Register here (just so we know who to send a reminder email to).

  
  

  
  

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• Virtual Event: Bridging the Gap: A Collaborative Approach to Transfer Student Success

  • When
    March 04, 2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Link: https://uncw.zoom.us/j/3466890579?pwd=TVU5ekEwa2o4LzlmVVlUWFF5ZDd5dz09

  Join us as we explore a successful partnership between UNCW and CFCC to enhance the career readiness of transfer students. Learn how early intervention and collaboration can significantly impact student outcomes.
  

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• 2025 Leadership Institute

  • Start
    March 13, 2025
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    9:30 AM
  • End
    March 14, 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Blue Cross Blue Shield NC, 4615 University Drive, Durham, NC

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  The NCACE Leadership Institute is a 2-day intensive experience designed to provide members with the key strategies and techniques to effectively run an organization and to provide low-cost professional development for those who find themselves in a leadership role or have leadership aspirations.  In this dynamic and collaborative Institute experience, participants will learn about common approaches, tools, and methods used by professionals across North Carolina for developing staff and sustainable organizations. This program is also intended to provide colleagues with professional development to add to their own careers.

  This training is open to:  ・All collegiate and employer members of NCACE
   ・Those with the ability and willingness to meet training program expectations
   ・Individuals interested in progressing to the next level in career services/recruiting or jumping into the profession

  Please upload your answers to the four questions listed below and found at https://bit.ly/2025_LI_App_Questions when completing your registration form.

  1. Describe your leadership style and how you use it professionally or personally. (250 words maximum)

  2.  Which elements of leadership come naturally to you and which do you find more challenging?

  3. What knowledge do you hope to gain from the Leadership Institute? (250 words maximum)

  4. Share a hobby, interest, or fun fact - maybe even a topic you could lead a TED talk on!

  
  

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• Central Region Fastenal Distribution Center Tour

  • When
    April 08, 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    High Point, NC
  • Spaces left
    14

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  Come join us for coffee and a tour of our local Distribution Center

  • 9:30AM: coffee and snacks (provided)
  • 10AM: tour begins
  • 12PM: Group Lunch (optional and on your own) 

  Registration is required. Maximum of 15 participants.

  Open to all NCACE members

  NHUB-Tour-NCACE-Event (1).pdf
  

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• NCACE 2025 Conference

  • Start
    May 14, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    May 16, 2025
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    12:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    192

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  NCACE 2025 Conference Registration & Overview 

  At-A-Glance Conference Schedule
  

  Conference Hotel Information
  

  Conference Activities
  

  Volunteer Opportunities
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Join us in scenic Asheville, NC, for the "Renew and Rise" conference, where you can connect with colleagues, explore current best practices and innovative approaches, and recharge for the future.  Whether you're an Employer or, in Career Services this event promises to inspire and elevate you, offering a wealth of learning opportunities from industry experts and thought leaders!

  check out the NEW NC A-List
  

  We're excited to introduce the new NC A-List, an initiative designed for new members, first time conference attendees, and those seeking deeper engagement with NCACE at the conference. 

  To be part of the NC A-List, you must identify with at least one of the following:
  

  • a new NCACE member (member for less than 3 years)
  • a first-time attendee of the NCACE Conference
  • a member looking to connect further with NCACE through a buddy group at the conference
    

  Interested in being a part of the NC A-List experience but don't meet the bullet points listed above?

  We're looking for passionate NCACE members to lead small groups of NC A-Listers throughout the conference. Your guidance and enthusiasm will help your group navigate the conference, make new connections, and fully immerse themselves in the NCACE experience. This is a light lift! 

  Please contact our Registration Team at conference@ncace.org with any conference questions!

  Conference Accessibility Statement 

  NCACE is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes individuals of all abilities. Our goal is to ensure that our conference is accessible to everyone, recognizing that accessibility benefits individuals with visible or known disabilities, as well as those with non-obvious disabilities, chronic health conditions, and people of all ages and body types.

  We encourage participants to help us create an inclusive environment by promoting understanding, respect, and consideration for the diverse needs of all attendees. If you have any specific requests or require assistance, please contact conference@ncace.org by May 1 to discuss how we can best support you. Together, we can ensure that everyone has an enriching and accessible conference experience.

  
  

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• Conference Activity: Regional Networking Meetups

  • When
    May 14, 2025
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    10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Renaissance Asheville Downtown - 31 Woodfin Street, Asheville, NC 28801

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  Regional Breakout Sessions

  This is the perfect opportunity for NCACE Members from the Western, Central and Eastern Regions to get together and talk about the exciting developments happening in their unique region of the state. Similar to the SoACE State Networking Sessions, these networking sessions allow attendees to meet new people and learn more about the exciting work happening across our beautiful state. Learn about upcoming employer site visits and engage in some fantastic networking with both new and veteran NCACE Members.

  Let us know you're coming by registering for this event - this is for headcount purposes only - all are welcome!

  Need help deciding what region you're from? Check out this NCACE Regional Map!

  
  

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• Conference Activity: Employer Visits

  • When
    May 14, 2025
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Asheville, NC
  • Spaces left
    49

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  Join fellow NCACErs in visiting two great Asheville employers! These visits are a great opportunity to network with recruiting team at the organizations, learn more about company culture and hiring opportunities. This year, we are offering two options:

  1. French Broad Chocolate Factory private tour. The Bean to Bar Chocolate Factory Tour includes a classroom session about the history of French Broad Chocolate, an overview of cacao farming, chocolate tasting experience, and a guided viewing of the chocolate factory where guest explore every step of the chocolate-making process, form the roasting of the cacao bean to our tempering of the chocolate bars. During the tour, guests will taste cacao in several forms - roasted bean, bar, and bonbon. We will compare and contrast flavor notes in samples of three different chocolate bars. The site visit will begin at 10:30 am and end at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, May 14th. The cost to attend is $15 per person and registration is limited to 50 participants.

  2. Genova Diagnostics tour. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at a leading clinical laboratory specializing in innovative diagnostic testing. This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore career pathways, engage with industry professionals, and learn about the cutting-edge technology driving advancements in personalized healthcare. The cost to attend is free.

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