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• NCACE 2024 Conference

  • Start
    May 15, 2024
  • End
    May 17, 2024
  • Location
    Hotel Ballast: 301 North Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Spaces left
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  NCACE 2024 Conference Registration & Overview 

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  Conference Registration: At this time, conference registration is closed. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email conference@ncace.org.

  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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• Wednesday 2024 Conference Networking Dinners

  • When
    May 15, 2024

  Join fellow NCACErs for informal networking dinners on Wednesday night to foster professional connections and build relationships over a great meal. The goal is to create opportunities for collaboration, partnerships and the exchange of ideas.

  • Yosake: Sushi, 8 minute walk
  • Rooster & the Crow: Southern-style food, 11 minute walk
  • Prost Biergarten: German heritage/eclectic menu, 9 minute walk
  • Rebellion: Bar food, 7 minute walk
  • The George: Seafood, pasta, and burgers, 9 minute walk
  • Tarantellis: Italian, 1 minute walk
  • Michaels on the Waterfront : Classic American Cuisine with a Twist, 6 minute walk

  
  

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• 2024 Conference Event: NC A-List Meet & Greet (New/First Time Attendees)

  • When
    May 15, 2024
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    5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

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  Are you new to NCACE? First time attending the conference? Looking for a greater connection with the organization? Please join us for our NC A-Lister Meet & Greet to network with other professionals and hear from NCACE’s president and president-elect about their NCACE experiences.
  

  
  

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• 2024 Conference Mentoring Dinner

  • When
    May 15, 2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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  All mentees and mentors who are part of the 2023-2024 cohort are invited to the Mentoring Dinner on Wednesday, May 15^th from 6-8 pm. We'll meet at the hotel at 6PM and take a leisurely walk to Elijah's for a 6:30 reservation. 

  
  

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• 2024 Conference Haunted Cotton Exchange Ghost Tour

  • When
    May 15, 2024
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    8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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  Brave souls join us for a Scary, Creepy and Mostly Ghostly Cotton Exchange Tour. Chills and Thrills await you at the one of the most Haunted locations in Wilmington! Hear tales of Murder and Mystery that will shock and amaze you. The ghosts of the Cotton Exchange can’t wait to meet you! The sprits are restless so bring your cameras! 

  The tour will meet at 2 Market Street (Market St & Water St intersection) as 8PM on Wednesday, May 15.

  This experience will not be covered by your NCACE conference registration and is a non-refundable cost of $10. Registrants will pay the $10 at the start of the tour. Payment types accepted are cash, Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, and Apple Pay.

  
  

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• Thursday 2024 Conference Networking Dinners

  • When
    May 16, 2024

  Join fellow NCACErs for informal networking dinners on Thursday night to foster professional connections and build relationships over a great meal. The goal is to create opportunities for collaboration, partnerships and the exchange of ideas.

  • Yosake: Sushi, 8 minute walk
  • Rooster & the Crow: Southern-style food, 11 minute walk
  • Prost Biergarten: German heritage/eclectic menu, 9 minute walk
  • Rebellion: Bar food, 7 minute walk
  • The George: Seafood, pasta, and burgers, 9 minute walk
  • Tarantellis: Italian, 1 minute walk
  • Michaels on the Waterfront : Classic American Cuisine with a Twist, 6 minute walk

  
  

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• 2024 Operations Academy

  • Start
    July 18, 2024
  • End
    July 19, 2024
  • Location
    Charlotte, NC

   Elevate Your Career Center Expertise! 

  Apply Now! 

  Limited Spaces Available - Apply by April 19th, 5pm! Accepted participants will be notified by April 26th.
  

  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), then join the in-person working session on July 18th & 19th in Charlotte, NC.
  
  Limited Spaces Available - Apply by April 19th, 5pm! Accepted participants will be notified by April 26th.
  
  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.

  Apply Now! 

  Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your career center skills.
  
  Questions? Contact Patrick Madsen at pmadsen@charlotte.edu.

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