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.

MPACE 101: Connect. Engage. Get the Most from MPACE! 🤓 Whether you’ve been a longtime member, just joined, or you’re cur...
09/03/2026

MPACE 101: Connect. Engage. Get the Most from MPACE! 🤓

Whether you’ve been a longtime member, just joined, or you’re curious about what MPACE has to offer, this interactive Membership Info Session is your chance to go behind the scenes and unlock the full MPACE experience.

Join our Director of Membership Development and Director of Employer Engagement to:

✨ Discover the benefits, resources, and opportunities available through MPACE
🔎 Uncover ways to connect and engage with the MPACE community
📅 Get the scoop on upcoming events and ways to get involved
💡 Learn how to maximize your membership or get an inside look at why joining could be a game-changer
🙋‍♀️ Bring your questions and get answers!

Whether you're looking to expand your network, tap into new resources, strengthen employer connections, or simply get more connected to the profession, there’s something here for you.

Come curious and leave connected.

👉 Join us for MPACE 101: Connect. Engage. Get the Most from MPACE! and discover what’s possible when you make the most of your MPACE community.

🎟️ Register today: https://www.mpace.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2084433&group=

Can't join this one, don't worry. These sessions will be held quarterly, so catch the next one: https://www.mpace.org/events/event_list.asp?show=&group=&start=9%2F3%2F2026&end=&view=&cid=15688

🎉 The Conference Countdown Is ON! 🌉✨San Francisco is calling and we’re bringing the fun, flavor, and MPACE community wit...
09/01/2026

🎉 The Conference Countdown Is ON! 🌉✨

San Francisco is calling and we’re bringing the fun, flavor, and MPACE community with us! Get ready for an unforgettable night at 620 Jones Bar & Restaurant, just steps from The Fairmont.

🍹 Sip & mingle with drinks, bites & sweet treats
🎨 Drink & Draw your way through a San Francisco-inspired masterpiece
🎭 Drag Bingo with fabulous fun & prizes galore
🎧 Dance the night away with a live DJ

6:30–7:30 PM | Food & Drink
7:30–8:30 PM | Drag Bingo + Drink & Draw
8:30–10:00 PM | Dancing 💃🕺

Whether you’re feeling lucky, getting crafty, or ready to hit the dance floor, this is one conference event you won’t want to miss!

🌉 San Francisco. Your MPACE community. One unforgettable night.

Light bites and drinks will be served. Please plan for dinner on your own.

Register today! conference.mpace.org

Whether you're looking for high-value sponsorship or a spot on the expo floor, MPACE offers packages designed for meanin...
09/01/2026

Whether you're looking for high-value sponsorship or a spot on the expo floor, MPACE offers packages designed for meaningful engagement, not just brand exposure. Explore sponsorship tiers, exhibitor packages, and à la carte branding opportunities in our 2026 Conference Prospectus. Let's build something together at MPACE 2026 in San Francisco, December 9–11.

View the full prospectus: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sj0ZoPZCTZzVjTDNcuj9mix4yVTy83C4MtnQk8RxOAE/edit?usp=sharing

MPACE Knowledge Groups are back this September! 🎉Connect with colleagues in similar roles to discuss trends, best practi...
08/21/2026

MPACE Knowledge Groups are back this September! 🎉

Connect with colleagues in similar roles to discuss trends, best practices, and challenges in career services and employer relations.

📅 Upcoming Zoom Sessions:
Associate/Assistant Directors: Sept. 3, 12 – 1 pm PT
Employer Relations: Sept. 9, 12 – 1 pm PT
Administration/ Career Center Directors: Sept. 10, 3 – 4 pm PT
Career Advising/Counseling: Sept. 17, 12:30 – 1:30 pm PT
Talent Acquisition/Employers: Sept. 25, 11 am –12 pm PT

✨ FREE for MPACE members
*non-members are not eligible to participate.

Register today and join the discussion!

🎟️ https://www.mpace.org/events/event_list.asp?show=&group=&start=8%2F20%2F2026&end=&view=&cid=23959

🍻 One More Week Until the PacNorth Summer Social!Don’t miss your chance to connect with fellow career center and talent ...
08/19/2026

🍻 One More Week Until the PacNorth Summer Social!

Don’t miss your chance to connect with fellow career center and talent acquisition professionals and enjoy a summer evening with the MPACE community. Whether you’re reconnecting with colleagues or meeting new faces, we’d love to have you join us!

📍 Stoup Brewing | Seattle
📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
🕓 4:00–6:30 PM PDT
🎟️ MPACE Members: FREE | Non-members: $15
🍽️ Food generously provided by our event sponsor, Fastenal

Come grab a drink, exchange ideas, make new connections, and celebrate before summer wraps up. We hope to see you there!

👉 Register today: https://www.mpace.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2079825&group=

PacNorth Summer Social 🍻 Join fellow career center professionals for an evening of networking, connection, and late-summ...
08/11/2026

PacNorth Summer Social 🍻

Join fellow career center professionals for an evening of networking, connection, and late-summer fun! Catch up with colleagues, meet new faces, and raise a glass with our MPACE community.

📍 Stoup Brewing | Capitol Hill
📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
🕝 4:00–6:30 PM PDT
🎟️ MPACE Members: FREE | Non-members: $15

Register today: https://www.mpace.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2079825&group=

🍽️ Food is generously provided by our event sponsor, .

Come connect, share ideas, and celebrate our career center community. We’d love to see you there!

Ready to apply career design principles to your own career?Join us for Design Your Professional Experience: Application ...
08/03/2026

Ready to apply career design principles to your own career?

Join us for Design Your Professional Experience: Application for Career Services and Talent Acquisition, an interactive session designed for career services professionals and employer recruiters. Through reflection and an engaging activity, you'll explore your approach to risk, uncover new possibilities, challenge assumptions, and leave with practical strategies to intentionally shape your professional journey.

📅 August 18, 2026
🕛 12:00 – 1:00 PM PST

Featuring presenters from Dartmouth College's Center for Career Design:
• Joe Hayes, Director of External Partnerships & Special Projects
• Brandon Green, PhD, Assistant Director & Career Coach
• Catherine Darragh, Associate Director of Programming, Operations & Marketing

Whether you're navigating change, looking to increase engagement in your current role, or considering what's next, this session will provide actionable tools you can put to work right away.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Register here: https://www.mpace.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2075126&group=

Tired of the constant AI noise? Our MPACE Summer Symposium keynote is the antidote.Sam Chambers, Career Coach at the Uni...
07/30/2026

Tired of the constant AI noise? Our MPACE Summer Symposium keynote is the antidote.

Sam Chambers, Career Coach at the University of Vermont, explores mindful presence as a foundation for recognizing subtle signals and transference patterns — helping career services and recruiting professionals offer more transformative, human-centered support for early talent in uncertain times.

Hear his presentation “Reading Between the Lines: Supporting Students Through Uncertainty with Compassionate Presence” at the Virtual MPACE Summer Symposium on Wednesday, August 5, 9:00 am–12:00 pm MDT.

Register today: https://www.mpace.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2062154&group=

🎉 MPACE members save 50% on the MPACE Mountain East Summer Symposium — join or renew now and lock in the discount!Mark y...
07/29/2026

🎉 MPACE members save 50% on the MPACE Mountain East Summer Symposium — join or renew now and lock in the discount!

Mark your calendars: Wednesday, August 5, 9 a.m.–noon MT, virtual.

Here's what's on the agenda:

☕ 9–10 a.m. | Sam Chambers, Career Coach at the University of Vermont, presents "Reading Between the Lines: Supporting Students Through Uncertainty with Compassionate Presence" — practical tools for mindful presence and supporting students through career uncertainty.

🌟 10–11 a.m. | Peer spotlight — colleagues share top wins and best practices.

💬 11 a.m.–noon | Breakouts on staff retention, student engagement, employer connections, microinternships, funding ideas, and cross-campus collaboration.

👉Join/renew: https://www.mpace.org/page/membershiptypes

👉Register: https://www.mpace.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2062154&group=

Hope to see you there! 🙌

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