Conference and Training Information

Conference and Training Information

There are numerous opportunities for professional development throughout the year.  Check here to see what's coming up and to also find past training handouts.

Upcoming Conferences and Events

NC Coach Academy: 

In partnership with the NC Community College System Office, GlaxoSmithKline, the Minority Male Success Initiative, and NC Career Coaches, the NC Perkins team is hosting the second annual Coach Academy on Tuesday, April 11 - Thursday, April 13, 2023. Coaches of all types are invited to share best practices and network with one another to develop strategies to meet the needs of their students. The Coach Academy sessions will include building a relationship with your students, developing a manual for coaches practices, and discussion of the Appreciative Advising Model.

The new location is: 
The Conference Center at Guilford Technical Community College
7908 Leabourne Rd #9707, Colfax, NC 27235
http://www.conferencecentergtcc.com/

The registration is $FREE (lunch and refreshments will be provided). Registration fees, food, and materials are paid via support of Perkins V and other grants. Colleges will be responsible for funding travel and any meals not covered during meeting times.  

*** Registration deadline is Friday, March 24, 2023 ***

The tentative agenda and regional hotels are listed below.