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Training & Events

Regional Events

Reflection And Action: The State of the Workforce Ecosystem

Pre-Conference: Military Community of Practice
March 11, 2025 1pm - 5pm
Location to be determined

​Regional Convening
March 12, 2025 9am - 6pm
N​ational University

 


 

ABOUT THE CONVENING:

We are excited to invite you to our Regional Convening, on March 12. We’ll be in San Diego this year, and similar to our annual conference, we will bring together professionals from across the workforce ecosystem to share best practices and details about upcoming opportunities. CAEL events are designed to foster collaboration and strengthen partnerships across workforce, education, and employment sectors. This Regional Convening offers a unique platform for thought leaders and diverse stakeholders to connect, share insights, and work together to advance economic opportunity through the workforce ecosystem

 

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PRE-CONFERENCE: CAEL'S MILITARY COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE
March 11th, 1-5pm

We are proud to host an in-person meeting of our Military Community of Practice as part of this year’s Regional Convening. The vision of this community is to build a national network of informed educators, employers, and mission-aligned organizations dedicated to ensuring military-connected individuals can seamlessly transition from military service to education and into thriving careers. By leveraging their skills, experiences, and experiential learning, we aim to drive equitable economic mobility and community prosperity.
 
This half-day event will bring together organizations that support veterans and their families, including representatives from higher education, chambers of commerce, community-based organizations, and workforce development. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, learn about best practices, and identify key pain points among the various stakeholders supporting veterans. The event will also feature a review of findings from the Community of Practice needs assessment, shedding light on current challenges and areas for growth.
 
 Ample time will be provided for networking, fostering connections, and exploring collaborative opportunities that advance support for veterans and their families.
 
 OBJECTIVES:
  • Analyze findings from the Community of Practice needs assessment to address current challenges and identify actionable solutions.
  • Share best practices and innovative approaches for transitioning veterans from military service to education and sustainable careers.
  • Highlight opportunities for pilots, prototypes, and partnerships that enhance veteran support systems.
  • Provide dedicated time for networking and building relationships across higher education, workforce, and community-based organizations who are focused on the military-connected population

 

REGIONAL CONVENING:
March 12th, 9am - 6pm

CAEL's Annual Regional Convening gathers experts to address the challenge of building an inclusive workforce for the rapidly-developing knowledge economy. 

CAEL believes that collaboration is the key to unlocking these opportunities. This convening brings together institutions of higher education, workforce organizations, chambers of commerce, and employers to foster cross-sector learning and innovation. Attendees will benefit from ample networking opportunities designed to help make meaningful connections and build partnerships that drive progress.

Join us to gain valuable insights, share strategies, and contribute to shaping the future of workforce development and education.

Objectives: 

  • Examine the impact of emerging technologies on workforce development and strategies for upskilling and reskilling to meet evolving demands.
  • Explore innovative models of work-based learning, including apprenticeships, internships, and co-op programs, and their effectiveness in bridging skill gaps.
  • Highlight new frameworks for short-term credentialing and micro-credentials that align with employer needs and support career advancement for adult learners.
  • Assess strategies to build equity in education-to-workforce pipelines, ensuring underserved populations have access to high-quality training and career pathways.
  • Discuss the role of public policy and public-private partnerships in creating scalable solutions for workforce challenges and driving regional economic growth.
  • Unpack best practices in credit for prior learning (CPL) and learn how CPL is supporting non-traditional enrollment strategy.
  • Identify successful approaches to fostering collaboration between higher education, employers, and workforce organizations to drive innovation.
  • Provide dedicated opportunities for networking, collaboration, and celebrating successes across sectors.

Interested in a discounted rate to attend? Join as an individual member and save.

Members enjoy discounted access to our annual conference, professional development and training, and other opportunities to interact directly with the network that ensure you have the latest tools to effectively support adult learners and workers. CAEL’s membership support team engages with new members to ensure a seamless onboarding process that allows them to take immediate advantage of all their exclusive benefits.

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For any additional questions, please contact membershipservices@cael.org