Free for MPACE members, non-members are not eligible to participate.

Free for MPACE members, non-members are not eligible to participate.

Panelists coming soon!

Please join the Pac South region in a site visit to Dolby Laboratories on May 10, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Founded in 1965, Dolby has grown into a leading global innovator and developer of audio, imaging and voice technologies for cinema, home theaters, PCs, mobile phones, and games. Our products include Dolby Digital Plus, TrueHD, Dolby Voice, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. Today, over 2,000 individuals around the globe share their talents and energy to enable the most immersive experiences that technology can deliver. Join us for demos, a panel of Dolby team members, and to learn more about the opportunities available at the organization.

$0 Free Members; $10 Non-Members

 

Join MPACE at NACE!

MPACE will be hosting a reception on Tuesday, June 4th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in conjunction with the NACE conference in Phoenix, AZ.

Light appetizers and drinks will be provided.   

We encourage MPACE members to bring a non-member as your guest and introduce them to MPACE. Secure your spot to attend by registering now! We encourage all MPACE members to join your fellow MPACE members!

Keynote: Embracing ChatGPT for Well-Being and Career Success: A Case Study Approach (Angie Thompson and Dr. Janet Wall).

Highlights Presentations: Each institution shares three best practices from 2023-24.

Breakout Discussions: Hot topics will be selected based on interests submitted on registration form. There will be time to join three 15-minute discussions of your choice.

Angie Thompson Career Coach, University of Montana	Dr. Janet Wall Founder and CEO, Career Planning Academy

Members: $10, Non-Members: $20 

Upcoming Series, Enroll Below:
Virtual Cohort #1 (Fridays): 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26 
Virtual Cohort #2 (Mondays): 6/17, 7/01, 7/15, 7/29 

Class Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (PST), the last session is 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PST)

The Employer Relations Academy (ERA) is the premier interactive training experience for career services employer relations professionals. Through a cohort model, participants learn industry best practices to develop relationships, internships, and jobs for students and alumni for early career opportunities. The academy is designed to provide the fundamentals and foundational framework to effectively work with employers. The curriculum offers novice and intermediate-level professionals the ability to acquire the skills, experience, and expertise necessary to design and deploy an effective employer relations strategy.

Attendees participate in a series of online challenges, earn badges, and conduct real research to identify actual individuals and employer networks (leads) that serve as access points to develop jobs, internships, and employer relationships. 

Participants can utilize an online mobile app to engage with peers, join forums to share ideas, network, and further develop their skills as employer relations representatives. They work in groups to brainstorm employer menus of services, explore service delivery options, and develop tiers of engagement. Attendees implement a final presentation and learn from their peers about how to engage and present to employers. 

Enrollment & Tuition 

Space sells out each year!

Acceptance into the Employer Relations Academy is based on available space. Enrollment is open to all college and university staff and administrators across the United States.  Classes are kept small and intimate to enhance the learning experience. Participants are expected to network and collaborate on team projects, share and present their ideas and results, and contribute to a supportive learning environment. Participants are to encourage innovation, creativity, and outside-the-box thinking among their peers. 

All registrants must be able to commit to the following requirements: 

• Employed by a college or university 

 • Able to attend all sessions 

• Participate in online mobile challenges 

• Submit work to the instructor for review 

• Open to receiving feedback from the instructor and their peers to enhance learning

Registrants participate in up to 2.5 hours of in-class instruction each meeting that includes team projects and discussions. Classes meet every other week. Between meetings, registrants will be expected to complete 1-2 hours of real-world challenges and research to help enhance their learning experience. 

MPACE members receive a 20% discount on tuition. Select the MPACE Member Enrollment option when registering to obtain the discount.

Not a member of MPACE? Join here.

Enroll Now Cohort #1 (Fridays)

Enroll Now Cohort #2 (Mondays)

Join us for our 2024 Just-In-Time  Virtual Career & Internship Fair! Recruit undergraduate and graduate talent to fill positions in a variety of industry functions from all academic area backgrounds. If you're seeking top students from the UC Santa Cruz undergraduate, graduate, or alumni class, register today!

The mission of MPACE is to be the leading resource in professional development for the career services and talent acquisition community. MPACE is excited to announce the launch of annual sponsorship packages. These packages are aimed to help organizations connect with members in both new and familiar ways. The goal of these partnerships is to increase exposure to employers and career practitioners through professional development and networking opportunities. We look forward to your support to help shape MPACE for years to come. Please plan to join us!

Colorado School of Mines Career Days are September 10th and 11th from 10am-3pm. Day 1 industries include Earth, Energy, and Environment. Day 2 industries include High Tech, Aerospace and Futures. Go to https://www.mines.edu/careers/career-days/ for more information. Contact the Career Center with any questions at careercenter@mines.edu.