Experiential Learning in Action 
Real-world learning can transform education—and student lives. This track is all about integrating hands-on, experiential approaches across disciplines. Whether you’re building internships, service learning, simulations, or project-based experiences, these sessions provide actionable strategies and inspiring models that deepen engagement and career readiness. 
• Designing Scalable Experiential Learning Models  
• Embedding Projects and Fieldwork Across the Curriculum  
• Creating Community-Engaged Learning Experiences  
• Industry-Driven Capstone and Practicum Design  
  
Career Readiness Across the Curriculum  

Career development isn’t limited to the career center—it belongs in every classroom. This track explores how faculty and staff can embed real-world skills and career competencies into courses, helping students make connections between what they learn and where they’re headed. 
• Teaching Transferable Skills in General Education  
• Career-Infused Curriculum Mapping  
• Faculty-Led Career Integration Models  
• Developing Career Competency Rubrics  
• Aligning Learning Outcomes with Workforce Expectations  
  
Partnerships with Purpose  

It takes a village to prepare students for the workforce. This track focuses on building meaningful partnerships between institutions, employers, community organizations, and other stakeholders to expand opportunities and co-create pathways for student success. 
• Employer Advisory Boards that Drive Program Innovation  
• Building Sustainable Industry-Education Collaborations  
• Co-Curricular Pathways and Partnership Design  
• Connecting Local Needs to Student Learning  
• Models for Regional Workforce Development Partnerships  
  
Innovating Workforce Pathways 
Workforce preparation is evolving—and so are the models that support it. This track highlights new credentials, alternative learning pathways, and institutional strategies that respond to dynamic labor markets and learner needs in flexible, inclusive ways. 
• Microcredentials and Skill-Based Certification Programs  
• Stackable Credentials and Career Pathway Mapping  
• Bridging Noncredit and Credit Learning  
• Supporting Adult and Returning Learners  
• Institutional Strategies for Future-Ready Education  
  


Tech-Enabled Career Learning 
Technology is reshaping how students explore, prepare for, and access careers. This track showcases tools, platforms, and emerging technologies that support scalable, personalized, and effective career education in digital and hybrid environments. 
• Using AI to Personalize Career Exploration  
• Virtual Internships and Simulated Work-Based Learning  
• Career Platforms for Student Engagement  
• Integrating Tech into Experiential Learning  
• Data Dashboards and Career Analytics  
  
Special Topics in Career and Workforce Readiness  

Not every topic fits neatly into a single category—and that’s what this track is for! It captures the bold, the boundary-pushing, and the cross-cutting themes shaping career-ready education. Whether you’re tackling policy, leadership, storytelling, or equity, this track invites fresh ideas and forward-thinking conversations. 
• Centering Equity in Workforce Preparation  
• Leading Institutional Change for Career Readiness  
• Career Storytelling and Narrative Development  
• Creative Student Engagement Strategies  
• Other Innovative or Cross-Disciplinary Topics