NC Association of Colleges and Employers upcoming events

June NCER Call (June 22, 2026)

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Calling all NC Employer Relations Staff!
Join higher education career center representatives from across the state for one hour each month to discuss the evolving landscape of recruiting trends and challenges. Each session now features a guest employer representative who shares insights about their organization. All are welcome. Meeting are not recorded, and all note-taking apps will be declined.

When: Fourth Monday of every month at 2:00 p.m.

Get Involved: To join the NCER call, please email Jason Wilkinson at wilkinj@wfu.edu.

This month's employer guest speaker: Ashley Turner with Belk

2026 Operations Academy (July 23, 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Elevate Your Career Center Expertise!

Limited Spaces Available - Apply by May 6th, 5pm! Accepted participants will be notified by May 13th

To apply, select, join the waitlist and complete the application. We'll let you know by May 13th of acceptance.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your career center skills.

Join the NCACE Operations Academy - a 2-day immersive experience for professionals at higher education career centers!

Who: Professionals currently employed at a career center of an institution of higher education (Not recommended for graduate assistants or staff with less than one year of professional experience).

Time Commitment:

Watch 3-4 pre-work videos, complete reflection worksheets based on self-arranged interviews, observations, and research (approx. 10 hours)
July 23rd & 24th | 8-4pm in person working sessions at UNC Chapel Hill, in Chapel Hill, NC

Explore Topics Like:

· Analyzing Your Positioning: Identify "pain points" and collaborative opportunities within your institution.

· Understanding Resource Allocation: Learn to maximize budget, human capital, and streamline operations for optimal efficiency.

· Strategic Planning - Micro/Macro Levels: Develop long-term growth strategies for your career center.

· Operationalizing Your Operation: Build processes, policies, and data-driven analytics for effective office management.

Format:

· Pre-work includes: watching 3-4 videos, completing reflection worksheets based on self-arranged interviews, observations, and research (approx. 10 hours).

· Two-day experience with team simulations, building a career center based on provided resources.

· "Choose your own adventure" simulation with real-time decision-making and group collaboration.

· Mini-scenarios for nimble thinking and adapting to unexpected situations.

Registration Includes: Morning coffee/tea, power snacks, lunch, and parking passes.

Registration Does Not Include: Dinner, lodging, and travel costs.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your career center skills.

Questions? Contact Steph Olson stephols@unc.edu

July NCER Call (July 27, 2026)

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

When: Fourth Monday of every month at 2:00 p.m.

Get Involved: To join the NCER call, please email Jason Wilkinson at wilkinj@wfu.edu.

August NCER Call (August 24, 2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

When: Fourth Monday of every month at 2:00 p.m.

Get Involved: To join the NCER call, please email Jason Wilkinson at wilkinj@wfu.edu.

September NCER Call (September 28, 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

When: Fourth Monday of every month at 2:00 p.m.

Get Involved: To join the NCER call, please email Jason Wilkinson at wilkinj@wfu.edu.

October NCER Call (October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

When: Fourth Monday of every month at 2:00 p.m.

Get Involved: To join the NCER call, please email Jason Wilkinson at wilkinj@wfu.edu.