Below is a tentative outline of the 2025 conference schedule. Please continue to check the conference site and your CEIA News Brief for updates about keynote speakers and breakout sessions.
PLEASE NOTE: Schedule is subject to change.
| 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 2024-2025 Board of Directors Meeting | Udall Board Room |
| 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | CEIA Board of Directors Dinner |
| 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | New Board Member Orientation | Udall Board Room |
| 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | 2025-2026 CEIA Board of Directors Meeting | Udall Board Room |
| 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Registration | |
| 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Exhibits Open | |
| 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | In-Depth Workshops Choose one in-depth workshop facilitated by CEIA Board Members |
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| Breaking Into Work-Integrated Learning: The Essentials Toolkit for New Practitioners Presented by Dr. Tracey Dowling, CEIA VP for Professional Development & Kelly Harper, CEIA Past President and VP for Region 4 New to the field of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) and eager to build a strong foundation? Breaking Into Work-Integrated Learning: The Essentials Toolkit for New Practitioners is designed to equip early-career professionals with the knowledge and tools to develop and manage quality WIL programs. This session will explore the basic components of program structure and their alignment with organizational goals. Join us to develop the skills and strategies needed to create impactful WIL experiences for your students! | Indigo |
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| Apprenticeship Basics Presented by Molly Thompson, CEIA Past President and Michelle Gayne, Apprenticeship Navigator, Maine Community College System This session will provide a full overview of the apprenticeship model, including • Basic requirements and structures for apprenticeships in the US • An overview of the federal registration system and how to get started on a program • How apprenticeships compare to co-op and internships • Integrating apprenticeships into existing degree programs • Micro-credential opportunities • Industry sponsored certificates with embedded apprenticeships | Verbena |
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| ASCEND: Preparing Work-Integrated Learning Practitioners for the Future Presenters: Ross Johnston, CEIA Past President Dr. Kristen Gallo, CEIA President Elect Celeste Lindell, CEIA Vice President for Region 5 David Schwartz, CEIA ASCEND Program Ad Hoc Team Chair Join the group commissioned by the CEIA Board of Directors as they discuss their research and the forthcoming ASCEND leadership program. This cohort-based leadership program will equip practitioners with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the evolving landscape of career development and work-integrated learning. The ASCEND program launches in summer 2025. | Lantana |
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| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | First-Time Conference Attendee Welcome Mingle Hosted by Rich Robles and Celeste Lindell First time attending a CEIA Conference? Everyone new to the CEIA experience is invited to attend them mingle and meet the CEIA Board of Directors, some experienced practitioners, as well as other new conference attendees. | Canyon I |
| 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM | Regional Meetings Members’ regional affiliation is based on mailing address. This is an opportunity for members to hear about association updates and opportunities to get involved in the association. | |
| Region 1 – Northeast, Vanecia Harrison-Sanders Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont | Goldwater Board Room |
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| Region 2 – Mid-Atlantic, Carissa Forde Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia | Lantana |
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| Region 3 – Southeast, Maddie Tympanick Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee | Verbena |
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| Region 4 – Midwest, Kelly Harper Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin | Indigo |
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| Region 5 – Southwest, Celeste Lindell Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas | Aster I |
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| Region 6 – Mountain/Plains, Joseph Banks Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming | Aster II |
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| Region 7 – West, Ralph Brigham Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington | Primrose |
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| Region 8 – International, Ross Johnston | Udall Board Room |
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| 6:15 PM – 8:00 PM | President’s Reception Join CEIA President Andrew Harper for an opening night reception. Network with colleagues and build relationships with cooperative education and internship professionals. Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar will be available. | Adult Pool Area |
| 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Breakfast Buffet | Canyon II – IV |
| 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Registration | Arizona Foyer |
| 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Exhibits Open | Arizona Foyer |
| 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM | Welcome and Opening Remarks | Canyon II – IV |
| 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Featured Speaker | Canyon II – IV |
| 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Refreshment Break, Visit Exhibitors | Arizona Foyer |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Interactive Breakout Sessions I | |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Featured Speaker Breakout | Indigo |
| Publishing Your Work: A Guide for Practitioners in Cooperative Education and Internships Nadia Ibrahim-Taney, University of Cincinnati | Aster I |
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| Integrating Employers into Professional Skills & Industry Knowledge Courses Patrick Francis and Joe Tort, Purdue University | Lantana |
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| The Justice Advocacy Program: Launching, Funding, and Growing a Campus-wide Internship Program Jacqueline Broida, University of Utah | Aster II |
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| The Career Management Network: Turning College Connections into Career Opportunities Danielle Williams, Temple University, College of Liberal Arts | Udall Board Room |
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| Maximizing Community Partnerships and Federal Work Study to Expand Student Experiential Learning Opportunities Nathaniel Barnes and Diane Melton, University of South Florida | Verbena |
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| Data Leadership Ladder: Cultivating Expertise from Intern to Project Lead Gretchen Johns, Science Applications International Corporation | Goldwater Board Room |
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| 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM | Interactive Breakout Sessions II | |
| Workforce Apprenticeship Degree Program Michelle Ruder, Butler Community College | Aster I |
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| Pipeline Power: Cultivating Early Career Talent for Long-Term Success Keegan Moldenhauer and Ryan McKernan, Internship on Demand | Aster II |
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| Numbers to Narratives: Empowering Students to Leverage Internship Data for Career Goals Sharon Love, University of Cincinnati Lindner College of Business | Lantana |
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| Building Confidence with International Students Corrine Condon, Northeastern University, College of Science | Goldwater Board Room |
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| Empowering Students and Industry: A Roadmap to Sustainable Talent Development Coleman Carlisle and Erin Mullen, University of South Carolina | Udall Board Room |
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| Exploring Scalability in WIL Through the Design Lab at the University of Arizona Eli Burke and Anupam Singh, University of Arizona | Verbena |
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| 11:45 AM – 1:45 PM | Lunch Buffet/ Annual Business Meeting | Canyon II – IV |
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Interactive Breakout Sessions III | |
| DEI Fellow Presentation: Enhancing Campus Partnerships to Foster Student Success Through Inclusive Excellence Araceli “Sally” Perez-Ramos, Wake Forest University | Indigo |
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| Internships 101: A Toolkit on Increasing Reach of Employer Training Dr. Tracey Dowling and Li Pon, Florida State University | Verbena |
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| Scaling Success: Strategic Tools for Work-Integrated Learning at an HBCU Kathy Graham and Chestley Talley, Jarvis Christian University Michael Oelbaum, Experiential One | Aster II |
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| Transforming Apprenticeships: The Role of Community Colleges Partnerships Denise Kingman, Pima Community College Joann Bueno, Arizona Apprenticeship Office-Arizona Department of Economic Security | Goldwater Board Room |
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| Internship Success—Professional Sports and Beyond—Shine with Collaboration and “Super Powers” Dr. Kathy Tuberville, University of Memphis, Fogelman College of Business and Economics Jabiana Bolden, First Horizon Bank Dr. Shelley Kemp, The Memphis Grizzlies | Lantana |
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| Equipping Career/Internship Practitioners to Support Undocumented Students Nicole Wesley, TheDream.us | Aster I |
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| Students as Co-Educators: Impacts of Wellness and Interactive Play in Career Preparation Iesha Karasik, John Cornett and Jen Guillemin, Northeastern University | Udall Board Room |
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| 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | ePortfolio Training by Wix | Acacia |
| 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Refreshment Break, Visit Exhibitors | |
| 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM | Interactive Breakout Sessions IV | |
| Bringing Small Businesses to the Table: A Collaborative Take on Job Development Emily Hornsby and Isabel Dmitruk, Northeastern University Elysee Modjossorica, At the Table | Goldwater Board Room |
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| AI to the Rescue: Saving Time in Career Services to Focus on What Matters Susan Bailey, University of Cincinnati Lindner College of Business | Udall Board Room |
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| Shifting the Paradigm: Understanding the Impact of Neurodivergent Burnout on Workplace Success Jan Coplan and Marlee Bickford-Bushey, Landmark College | Indigo |
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| Navigating the Experiential Learning Landscape in Higher Ed and Workforce Development Ben Groff, Grad Leaders Jeff Miller, nSpire AI | Aster I |
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| Bridging the Gap Between Talent and Opportunity – The Aon and College of Lake County Partnership Dan Ortego, College of Lake County Francheska Feliciano, Aon | Verbena |
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| Values to Career Success: Building an inclusive and Innovative Culture in Career Services Jason Riley, University of Arkansas | AsterII |
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| Exploring Drexel’s Cooperative Education Model and Assessment Processes Ian Sladen, Drexel University | Lantana |
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| 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Evening Social- Oasis in the Desert Join us for an evening of activities on the hotel property. More information to follow. | Fiesta Area (Near G Buildings) |
| 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Breakfast Buffet | Canyon II – IV |
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Breakfast Meeting | Canyon II – IV |
| 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Registration | |
| 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Exhibits Open | Arizona Foyer |
| 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM | Updates and Announcements | Canyon II – IV |
| 9:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Featured Speaker | Canyon II – IV |
| 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Refreshment Break, Visit Exhibitors | Arizona Foyer |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Interactive Breakout Sessions V | |
| Setting the Standard: Establishing Baseline Standards for Hospitality Internships Timothy Flohr, University of Memphis | Verbena |
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| Holistic Approach to Support International Students in Internship Participation Madhvi Acharya and Lashay Vasquez, University of Central Florida | Goldwater Board Room |
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| The Power of Design: Designing an Engaging Internship Course for Overall Campus Success Ariele Dashow and Diane Melton, University of South Florida | Aster II |
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| Get Creative! Building Meaningful Experiences For Students with Collaboration and Access Dr. Kathy Tuberville, University of Memphis, Fogelman College of Business and Economics | Udall Board Room |
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| KnightShadow: A Launchpad to Career Clarity. The Trajectory of a Large, Diverse Job Shadowing Program Sandra Leon-Barth, University of Central Florida | Aster I |
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| Navigating the Storm: Essential Response & Recovery Tips for Students Facing a Co-op Crisis Hilary Lewallen and Mo Buri, University of Cincinnati | Lantana |
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| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Featured Speaker Breakout | Indigo |
| 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM | Interactive Breakout Sessions VI | |
| Building a Community-Minded Equitable STEM Internship Program From Scratch Amy Sibul, University of Oregon | Goldwater Board Room |
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| It’s Not a Mirage! On-Campus Internships Develop Transferable Skills Holly Logan and Dominic DeFeo, Temple University | Aster II |
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| The Gen Z Effect: How Hiring Student Employees Leads to Program Growth & Engagement Jenny Strickland and Joe Tort, Purdue University | Verbena |
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| Level Up: A Semester Long Journey into Game Development & Simulation Kenneth Pope, University of Cincinnati | Udall Board Room |
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| Classroom to Career: Faculty-Led Work Integrated Learning Strategies for Career Equity Sarah Bollinger, Fairfield University | Lantana |
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| Innovate with Empathy Human Center Design for Internship Professionals Jason Riley, University of Arkansas | Aster I |
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| 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Luncheon Introducing CEIA 2026 in Alexandria Sponsor Presentations | Canyon II – IV |
| 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | Interactive Breakout Sessions VII | |
| Disney College Program Recruitment: Developing Magical Connections with University Partners Jeff Hickman and Britteny Sauter, Disney College Program | Indigo |
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| Beyond the Co-op: Exploring the Possibilities of Post-Grad Life Lisa Barlow and Brianna Brailey, University of Cincinnati | Goldwater Board Room |
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| Neurodiversity Awareness: A Pathway to Inclusive Cooperative Education Arwa Alkhateeb and Erik Brenner, Northeastern University | Verbena |
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| Cutting up the Cacti: The Nuts and Bolts of Developing a Registered Apprenticeship Brittany Salley and Dr. Kathy Dickson, Apprenticeship Carolina | Aster I |
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| Co-op & Cannabis: Guiding Students Through the Legal Gray Areas Jessica Lee and Kelly Thompson, University of Cincinnati | Udall Board Room |
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| Achieving Cultural Change Across Academic Teams to Support Work-Integrated Learning Roy Priest, Birmingham City University | Aster II |
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| Beyond the Rules: How Collaborative Practices Drive F1- Visa Compliance and Empower Students Kellianne Murphy and Garrett Schwab, Northeastern University Kimberly Whiter, Frontier Design Group, LLC | Lantana |
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| 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Refreshment Break, Visit Exhibitors | |
| 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Interactive Breakout Sessions VIII | |
| DEI Fellow Presentation: Creating an Oasis of Opportunities for International Students Li Pon, Florida State University | Indigo |
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| Building the Workforce Through Sector Partnerships Molly Thompson, Maine State Workforce Board | Aster I |
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| Launching Your Artificial Intelligence Career in the Federal Government Logan Kohl and Katy Hogan, Partnership for Public Service | Aster II |
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| Transforming Teacher Prep: Emergency-Licensed Educators & Future Apprenticeships Insights Lydia Young, Dr. Corliss Thompson and Dr. Amanda Welsh, Northeastern University | Lantana |
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| Transforming Traditional Curriculum by Infusing EL- Giving our Students the Competitive Edge Marie Mealey, Allison Muise, Gina Deschamps and Mairiellen Fidrych, Endicott College | Verbena |
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| Watering the Roots: Nurturing Internship Success through Strategic Partnerships Christine Barkley, InternBridge Erin Mullen, University of South Carolina | Goldwater Board Room |
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| Achieving Cultural Change Across Academic Teams to Support Work-Integrated Learning Ariel Gladney, Georgia Institute of Technology | Udall Board Room |
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| 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM | Awards Reception | Arizona Foyer |
| 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Awards Banquet – Celebrate achievements in the field | Canyon II – IV |
| 8:45 PM – 11:00 PM | Networking Suite Casual networking opportunity with your fellow conference attendees. |
| 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM | Post-Conference Workshop: Employer Relations Accelerator CEIA has partnered with the Brainstorm Strategy Group to offer the Employer Relations Accelerator after the Annual Conference.
Go to https://www.ceiainc.org/events/annual-conference-2025/employer-relations-accelerator/ for more information and to register | Indigo |
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