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NWCCF Annual conference

The Northwest Career Colleges Federation invites you to its Annual Conference, a two-day event focused on advancing excellence in career education for all private career college professionals. 

This event brings together teams of instructors, admissions professionals, and leaders from Washington, Oregon and Idaho private career colleges and schools who are committed to student success and workforce readiness.

• Leadership & Compliance: Receive the latest updates on both Federal and State Legislation. 

• Faculty & Career Services: Participate in hands-on sessions focused on innovative teaching strategies, student engagement, technology integration, and improving program outcomes. Gain practical tools and insights to enhance your impact in the classroom and preparing students for their career.

• Admissions & Financial Aid: Explore proven strategies for student recruitment, financial planning, lead conversion, communication, and compliance. Learn from peers and experts on how to better connect with prospective students and support their journey from inquiry to enrollment. 

Whether you are new to your role or a seasoned professional, this conference offers a collaborative space to grow, connect, and strengthen your role in career education. 


More information below including 

  • Registration
  • Travel and hotel information
  • Exhibiting opportunities

Agenda

May 6

  • Morning Sessions
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon Sessions


May 7

  • Morning Sessions
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon Sessions

Contact Us

For questions regarding the conference, please contact us at ACES@career.org.

Registration

Registration Rates

Event Registration $149.00 both days

 or $89.00 one day

Email your registration roster

Travel information

Address

The event will be hosted at Highline College 

Address: 2400 S 240th St  Des Moines, WA 98198

Hotel Block

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Four Points by Sheraton Seattle Airport South.

Address: 22406 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198

Rate: $149++

Block deadline: April 14, 2026

Book your reservation.

Exhibiting opportunities

Exhibits

Space is limited - 23 spaces 

Exhibiting Rates:

  • Premier Booth: $3,000-$3,500.00 | Includes one-year prime membership/renewal, premier booth space, breakout option, pre- or post-conference webinar
  • Prime Booth: $2,000-$2,500.00 | Includes one-year prime membership/renewal, prime booth space, breakout option
  • Standard Booth: $1,000- $1,500.00 or $1,000 | Includes one-year associate membership/renewal, standard booth space, no breakout option


Additional Registrants: $100


Reserve your booth by emailing Maryann Brathwaite at maryann.brathwaite@career.org or reserve online below. 

Reserve your spot

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