Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers (MPACE)

Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers (MPACE) MPACE is a professional association whose members are comprised of career services professionals and employers. Join us at www.mpace.org

Together we make it possible for college students to obtain jobs and internships.

☕ Join us for Coffee & Conversation: Changing Ethics Regarding Reneged Job Offers, sponsored by Mountain East and the Em...
10/01/2026

☕ Join us for Coffee & Conversation: Changing Ethics Regarding Reneged Job Offers, sponsored by Mountain East and the Employer Engagement Committee.

The traditional guidance has been simple: “Never renege on an accepted offer.” But as employers increasingly rescind offers, students are challenging that expectation and the conversation is evolving.

This interactive session brings employers and career services professionals together to discuss:

• What employers are experiencing
• How career services guidance is evolving
• The balance between student interests, institutional expectations, and employer trust
• How professionals are navigating these changing dynamics

This is a conversation, not a lecture. Grab your coffee, bring your perspective, and join us!

📅 Tuesday, October 13
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM MT
💻 Virtual Session
🎟️ Members: FREE | Non-Members: $15

We hope to see you there!
https://www.mpace.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2090755&group=

You asked, we listened!Early Bird is EXTENDED! 🚨The MPACE 2026 Annual Conference Early Bird Registration Deadline is now...
10/01/2026

You asked, we listened!

Early Bird is EXTENDED! 🚨

The MPACE 2026 Annual Conference Early Bird Registration Deadline is now October 23! 🙌

This means more time to lock in discounted registration rates and secure your spot in San Francisco.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
👉 Fresh ideas and insights you can put into practice
👉 Meaningful conversations with colleagues and peers
👉 Valuable networking opportunities
👉 Practical takeaways to bring back to your team

🎟️ Register now and take advantage of the extended Early Bird rate: https://sites.google.com/mpace.org/mpace-2026-annual-conference/register

🌉 And don’t forget your hotel! If you’re joining us, be sure to book your room at the Fairmont. The hotel reservation deadline is Monday, November 16, 2026.

We can’t wait to see you in San Francisco!

Leadership matters most when the ground is moving.AI. Changing perceptions of higher education. Uncertain outcomes. Tigh...
09/30/2026

Leadership matters most when the ground is moving.

AI. Changing perceptions of higher education. Uncertain outcomes. Tight budgets. Stretched teams.

How do we lead with clarity, optimism, trust, and resilience through it all?

Join Andrew Tracy Ceperley, PCC Wednesday morning at MPACE 2026 for an interactive Leadership Summit “Leading When the Ground Is Moving: Practical Strategies for Career Services Leaders in a Time of Transformation”

Drawing from his award-winning book Tone Setters in the Academy, Andy will lead reflection, discussion, coaching exercises, and practical strategies you can take back to campus.

Learn to:
🎯 Strengthen your leadership presence
🤝 Build cultures of trust and accountability
🧭 Navigate uncertainty with clarity
And more!

Start MPACE 2026 with the leadership conversation that can shape what comes next.

☀️8:30–11:00 AM
⚠️ Pre-registration required at extra cost
🥐 Light breakfast provided
📅 December 9, 2026 | San Francisco, CA

Early registrants: Complimentary copy of Tone Setters in the Academy + priority access to limited 20-minute Leadership Chats with Andy during the conference.

⏰ Early bird pricing ends TOMORROW (Sept 30).If the conference is on your calendar, register today. After tomorrow, the ...
09/29/2026

⏰ Early bird pricing ends TOMORROW (Sept 30).

If the conference is on your calendar, register today. After tomorrow, the rate goes up.

What you'll get in San Francisco:
✅ Sessions full of new ideas you can use right away
✅ Time with peers who work on the same problems you do
✅ Practical takeaways to bring back to your team

👉 Register now: https://conference.mpace.org

See you in San Francisco! 🌉

📢 Raíces & Resilience: Latine Women Leading Across Industries Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an inspiring conver...
09/28/2026

📢 Raíces & Resilience: Latine Women Leading Across Industries

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an inspiring conversation featuring five Latine women leaders across higher education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and accounting. Hear candid insights on career growth, leadership, networking, authenticity, and turning your unique experiences into strengths.

🎤 Meet the panelists:

Inés C. Barbosa, AVP for Workforce Partnerships, San Francisco State University | Career pathways & workforce development

Dr. Gabriela Castañeda, VP of First-Generation & Promising Futures Programs, Chapman University | Student success & educational equity

Dr. Brenda Mendez, Director of Career Development, CSU Dominguez Hills | Student success, cultural wealth & career development

Lorena Wade, MBA, NBC-HWC, Founder, Stewarded Path & LW Advisory Group | Healthcare leadership, entrepreneurship & women's leadership

Melissa Werner, Audit Director, Aprio LLP | Accounting, authentic leadership, mentorship & professional growth

✨ Join us for practical career insights, authentic stories, and an opportunity to connect with leaders paving the way for the next generation.

🗓️ Thursday, October 1 | 12:00–12:45 PM PST
📍Virtual
🎫 Members FREE | Non-members $15

Register today!
https://www.mpace.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2088769&group=

How do we turn data into stories that actually drive decisions?Join Jeff Beavers & Jessie Reed for an interactive worksh...
09/25/2026

How do we turn data into stories that actually drive decisions?

Join Jeff Beavers & Jessie Reed for an interactive workshop exploring how career services and early talent leaders can use generative AI to uncover insights, craft compelling narratives, and communicate data with greater impact.

Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, participants will explore:

🤖 Practical AI prompting techniques for working with data
📈 Storytelling frameworks for translating complex information into clear insights
💡 Strategies for turning data into actionable recommendations
🎯 Ways to communicate insights effectively to students, employers, and institutional leaders

Because data alone rarely changes minds—stories do.

Come ready to learn, experiment, and discover new ways to move from insights to influence with AI-powered data storytelling.

Early brird rates are ending soon! Don't forget to register before October: https://sites.google.com/mpace.org/mpace-2026-annual-conference/register

🎉 The countdown is on! We’re getting closer to an incredible few days in San Francisco, and the full conference agenda i...
09/22/2026

🎉 The countdown is on! We’re getting closer to an incredible few days in San Francisco, and the full conference agenda is officially LIVE! 🙌

Get ready for dynamic sessions, thought-provoking speakers, fresh ideas, and plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues and fellow professionals from across the industry.

📅 December 9–11
📍 Fairmont San Francisco

This year’s conference is packed with opportunities to discover new perspectives, spark meaningful conversations, build your professional network, and bring fresh ideas back to your campus and career.

Whether you’re joining us to learn something new, make valuable connections, or reconnect with the amazing MPACE community, there’s something for everyone on the agenda! ✨

👉 Explore the full agenda and start planning your conference experience today: https://sites.google.com/mpace.org/mpace-2026-annual-conference/agenda

We can’t wait to see you in San Francisco! 🌉💙

🌟 Latine women are leading, and their stories, perspectives, and resilience deserve to be celebrated.This Hispanic Herit...
09/21/2026

🌟 Latine women are leading, and their stories, perspectives, and resilience deserve to be celebrated.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, join us for Raíces and Resilience: Latine Women Leading Across Industries, a powerhouse conversation bringing together career services experts and industry leaders to explore what it takes to build a career that is both successful and fulfilling.

Together, we’ll talk about:
✨ Advancing your career in today’s evolving landscape
🤝 Expanding your network and creating meaningful connections
🌱 Leading authentically while embracing your cultural identity
💡 Learning from leaders who are helping shape the future of the workforce

Come ready to gain insights, ask questions, and connect with an inspiring group of leaders.

📅 Save your spot and join the conversation!

Raíces and Resilience: Latine Women Leading Across Industries

🎫 Register today: https://www.mpace.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2088769&group=

Every MPACE connection starts with a seed.Someone planted that seed for you, an introduction, an invitation, a conversat...
09/19/2026

Every MPACE connection starts with a seed.

Someone planted that seed for you, an introduction, an invitation, a conversation that got you involved. That single connection grew into everything MPACE has given your career: education, best practices, and a network of people who get it.

Now it is your turn to plant a seed of your own.

If you know an industry peer at another college, university, employer, or industry partner who would thrive in this community, don't let them miss out on the connections, education, and best practice sharing that make MPACE what it is.

Through the MPACE Membership Referral Program, when they join as a new, paid member, you help MPACE grow, and you earn up to $50 off your 2026 conference registration, as well as official MPACE Ambassador recognition at the event.

This community does not grow on its own. It grows one seed, one connection, at a time. Who will you plant it with?

Submit their info here: https://www.mpace.org/page/referralprogram

🏆 Nominations Are Open — MPACE Annual AwardsKnow a colleague, mentor, or organization that's made a real impact on MPACE...
09/18/2026

🏆 Nominations Are Open — MPACE Annual Awards

Know a colleague, mentor, or organization that's made a real impact on MPACE and our profession? Now's your chance to recognize them! We're accepting membership-wide nominations for this year's awards to be presented December 9-11 in San Francisco at the Annual Conference.

Submit your nominations by October 9: https://www.mpace.org/page/2026AwardsNominations

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