We’ll be exploring some timely and crucial topics such as:  1) How students are leveraging AI in their job searches, 2) The growing importance of communication skills in the workplace, 3) Strategies to navigate an increasingly competitive job market.

VACE 2025 Conference, April 25th.  Event will include a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, awards ceremony, an employer and college panel, and several pre-conference opportunities.  Members must be logged in to receive member prices. 

2025 Conference Pricing:  Regular Member:  $150, Non-Member: $200; Students: $75.  

•  Tentative Schedule
• Accommodations:  Link to hotels in the area of the conference.
• Scholarships:
• Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) Professional Development Scholarships are available for career practitioners and graduate students.  Scholarships are available up to $2,500 to attend conferences, memberships that are related to work-based learning and internships.  

• Interested in attending the VACE 2025 Conference? Apply to the VACE Professional Development Scholarship, which provides funding to cover recipients' conference registration fees! QUALIFICATIONS: Current VACE members who plan to attend our yearly conference, not currently on the VACE Board, contributing in some way to VACE. 

  The scholarship winners will receive complimentary conference registration and acknowledgement at the conference (like our 2024 recipients Hadgu Hadgu of JMU and Kara Douglas of the University of Lynchburg, both of whom served on the Conference Planning Committee; Registration and Awards subcommittees, respectively). The deadline to apply is Wednesday, February 26 at 5pm: https://forms.gle/69r8xuzKMq3ZV2gi9   All applicants will be notified of decisions  mid-March.

• Call for SWAG and Door Prize Contributions:  
• SWAG items (branded merchandise or promotional giveaways)
• Unique giveaways or themed items
• Merchandise or gift cards
• Grand prizes for added excitement
  
  
• Door prizes can come from a variety of sources, including schools, universities, companies, employers, or local organizations. Your generosity ensures that attendees leave with more than just great memories—they leave as winners!
• How to Contribute:  Please complete the  Door Prize Form to let us know what item(s) you plan to contribute.
  
  

 If you have problems registering or need more information about the conference, please contact us at [email protected].

Thank you to our 2024 Conference Sponsors.  

We hope you will join us for VACE 2025 Conference!  
Visit our awards page recognizing our outstanding VACE leaders.

Making memories and friends for life. 

Questions? Email [email protected]