2026 PCEA Conference
Strategies for Success in Work-Based Learning
Capstone Occupations • Diversified Occupations • Work-Based Learning • Internships
In cooperation with the Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators
October 15 & 16, 2026
Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center, State College, PA
The Pennsylvania Cooperative Education Association is proud to announce its annual conference, which is being held in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators (PACTA). The conference will focus on best practices, safety, child labor and other relevant laws, technology, and communications as well as providing the latest information on cooperative education.
Session Topics
- New Coordinator Session
- Capstone Roundtable
- 339 Site Visits
- Clearances
- Advanced Job Ready WBL
- Leadership Certification Programs
- Educators Rising
- Child Labor Laws
- Plus more…
Conference Registration
Registration fee for participants is $300.00.
Please register no later than October 5, 2026.
To register complete a registration form or register online.
Date and Location
The 2026 PA Cooperative Education Conference is being held on October 15-16, 2026 at the Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center in State College, PA. The registration desk will open at 8:30 a.m. on October 15, and the first conference session will begin at 9:00 a.m. The conference will end on October 16 at 12:00 p.m.
Accommodations
A block of rooms for workshop participants has been reserved at the Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center for the evenings of October 14 and 15. The rates are $159.00 single and/or double occupancy. Individuals are responsible for making reservations for hotel accommodations. Reservations can be made by calling (814) 863-5050 using group code PACT26C or click here to book online.
PACTA is an approved provider for Act 48 professional development activities. Conference participants will be awarded Act 48 credit based on the conference agenda.
For further information, contact PACTA at (717) 761-3381 or info@pacareertech.org.
