NCPN CONNECT 2026 (PROPOSAL FORM)

Dear Colleague,

Thank you for your interest in presenting at NCPN CONNECT 2026.

The world of work is evolving faster than ever, with skills and workforce needs shifting at a pace that challenges students, educators, businesses, and communities alike. CORD’s Framework for Career Pathways Alignment offers an organizing structure to help educators, employers, and community partners collaboratively design pathways that lead students to credential completion and career success. The four session strands for NCPN CONNECT 2026 are aligned with the Framework’s key components. As you prepare your proposal, please select the strand(s) that best reflect the focus of your session.

We look forward to receiving your submission!

Dr. Jennifer Jirous-Rapp
Vice President, Pathways & Partnerships, CORD

All presenters are required to register by December 19, 2025.

2026 Call for Proposals

Key Presenter Information

First Name *

Middle Initial

Last Name *

Job Title *

Organization *

Address *

Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

Phone *

(Please include extension if necessary.)

Email *

Confirm Email *

Summer Address (where you can be reached in the summer if different from above)

Summer Address (where you can be reached in the summer if different from above)

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

Summer Phone

Summer Email

Presentation Information

Session Strands

Please select all that apply.

Strand 1

PATHWAY ECOSYSTEM

Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Local, regional, or state cross-agency partnerships
- Workforce system/board partnerships
- Enhancing/sustaining partnerships
- Federal and state funding to support pathways (WIOA, Perkins, foundation, etc…)
- Connecting education partners across the community
- Policy and program alignment

Strand 2

EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT

Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Strategic employer relationships
- Work-based Learning (for example: internships, co-ops, experiential learning, externships)
- Apprenticeship/Pre-apprenticeship
- Industry-recognized credentials
- Business and Industry Leadership Team (BILT) Model
- Employability skills/soft skills/Power skills

Strand 3

PATHWAY DESIGN

Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Credit for prior learning
- Curriculum models that support all learners (IET, Corrections, etc…)
- Dual and articulated credit
- Stackable credential/micro-credential models
- Continuous Improvement and sustainability
- Pathways for emerging careers

Strand 4

LEARNER SUPPORTS

Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Support strategies for every learner
- Mental wellness and career development
- Career coaching and advising
- Supporting special populations
- Recruitment and retention strategies

Title of Presentation *

Maximum: 12 words. The title should clearly communicate presentation content.

0 of 12 max words

Description of Presentation *

Maximum: 50 words. Please provide an accurate description of your presentation. If accepted, this description will appear in the conference mobile program (subject to editing). Describe what conference attendees can expect to learn, how they will benefit and what they will take away from your session. Your presentation should be geared toward a national audience. Priority will be given to presentations that are interactive and have clear takeaways for attendees.

0 of 50 max words

Abstract *

Maximum: 100 words. Provide a brief summary of learning objectives for your session and how you will present it. Describe what attendees can take away and apply to their local setting. This information will not be published and is used only to evaluate presentation proposals.

0 of 100 max words

Room Setup *

Select one.

Theater (rows of chairs)

Classroom (rectangular tables)

Presentation Format *

Although we cannot guarantee that you will be scheduled according to your preference, if you are accepted, NCPN will make every effort to schedule your session accordingly.

One hour

Roundtable (15-minute sessions repeated 3 times)

Will this session be presented in panel format? *

Yes

Will you need head tables with microphones for your panelists? *

Yes

Audiovisual Equipment

I will need a flip chart.

An LCD projector, Internet, screen, sound for laptop, and microphone (as needed) will be provided in each meeting room. Bring your own laptop. NCPN does not provide laptops.

Target Audience

Check all that apply.

Middle School

Secondary Education

Postsecondary Education

Adult Education

Workforce Development

Business/Industry

Target Audience Position

Check all that apply.

Instructor

Counselor

Administrator

Staff

Content Level *

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Will your session promote a product or service that is commercially available from you or a company you represent? *

Yes

If yes, which company? (For-profit companies presenting to promote a product or service must include at least one practitioner (product user) as co-presenter and are also required to exhibit.)

List one major conference at which you have presented within the last 3 years.

Reference Information

Please provide the name and email address for someone who can attest to the quality of your proposed session and presentation skills.

Name of Reference *

Name of Reference

First

Last

Reference Email *

Additional comments that might help us in reviewing your proposal

(100 words or less)

0 of 100 max words

All presenters are required to register for the conference by December 18, 2024.

Co-presenters:
List any co-presenters below.

Do you have any co-presenters? *

If you have co-presenters please tell us how many and complete their information.

No co-presenters

One

Two

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Five

CO-PRESENTER INFORMATION

Click the "Add" button below to enter up to five co-presenters.

Student Presenter?

Yes

Co-presenter Name

Job Title

Co-presenter Organization

Co-presenter Address

Co-presenter Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

Co-presenter Phone

Co-presenter Summer Phone

Co-presenter Email

Confirm Co-presenter Email

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If you or a co-presenter require special accommodations due to a disability, please describe the type of accommodation needed.

I agree to present in any time slot to which I'm assigned on Thursday, February 27 or Friday, February 28.

I agree

Presenter Responsibilities

Register for the conference by December 18, 2024 and attend in person.

Presenters, and co-presenters if applicable, are responsible for their own travel arrangements, expenses including hotel, and registration fees.

Print and bring any materials needed for your sessions.

Communicate with co-presenters.

Presenters will be notified of acceptance by October 25, 2024.

I have read and understand the presenter responsibilities

I agree

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