Thank you for your interest in submitting a proposal for the 63rd Cooperative Education & Internship Association (CEIA), taking place in Alexandria, Virginia, from April 12-14, 2026. This is your opportunity to contribute to the advancement of work-integrated learning (WIL) by sharing your current best practices, innovative solutions, and emerging trends that are shaping meaningful and transformative experiences now and in the future.

New in 2026: Aligning with Professional Competencies

The 2026 conference marks a significant milestone! For the first time, session content can be submitted and aligned with the Professional Competencies for Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Practitioners. Introduced by CEIA in 2025, this national framework guides and shapes excellence in our profession. All session topics must be aligned with at least one of the 10 competencies. For detailed information on these competencies, please visit the Member Area of the CEIA website. The list of competencies is also listed in this form.

Before You Begin: Important Preparation Steps

To ensure a smooth submission process, we highly recommend the following:
  1. Download the Call for Proposals Form: Familiarize yourself with all questions and requirements in advance.
  2. Prepare Your Responses Offline: Draft and refine your content in a Word or Google Doc.
  3. Complete the Online Form: Once your responses are finalized, open the official submission form and enter your prepared content.
Submission Deadline: 11:59 PM, Friday, October 31, 2025

Stay Connected: Add Us to Your Contacts

To receive all important updates regarding your proposal and the conference, please add the following email addresses to your email client's contacts:
  • Programs Committee Chair Mandy McLaughlin: amanda.mclaughlin@uc.edu
  • CEIA Announcements & E-Newsletter: rich@ceiainc.org
  • CEIA Office / Executive Director: info@ceiainc.org
Key Dates for Your Calendar:
  • Presenter Notification (Acceptance/Decline): No later than Friday, December 19, 2025
  • Presenter Acceptance/Decline Deadline: 5:00 PM, Friday, January 9, 2026
  • Presenter Registration Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026
  • Conference Program Abstract Lock Date: Friday, February 20, 2026 (No further edits/alterations)
  • Hotel Booking Deadline (The Westin Alexandria Old Town): 5:00 PM ET, Thursday, March 19, 2026

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