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Tuesday, June 16
 

9:45am EDT

Launch a Campus Hackathon/Buildathon in 3 Hours to 2 Days: A Scalable Model for Student Innovation with AI
Tuesday June 16, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Hackathons/Buildathons are often perceived as resource-intensive, yet they can be quickly implemented as high-impact, career-focused experiences. This session introduces a scalable model for launching campus hackathons/buildathons in as little as three hours to two days using Base44. Designed for FloridaACE professionals, this presentation highlights how hackathons can drive student engagement, build AI and digital skills, and connect experiential learning to career readiness outcomes. Attendees will learn best practices for planning and facilitating hackathons across disciplines, engaging non-technical students, and aligning events with employer needs. Real examples of student-built tools—such as healthcare management systems and small business solutions—will be shared to demonstrate impact. Participants will leave with a clear framework, actionable resources, and strategies to implement hackathons on their campuses, enhancing student outcomes, employer engagement, and innovative programming across career services and higher education.
Speakers
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Elery Rojas

Director of Outreach and Programs, Base44
Elery Rojas is the Director of University Programs and Outreach at Base44, where she empowers educators and innovators to lead in AI and digital presence. With over a decade of experience in higher education, Elery has dedicated her career to advancing student success through career... Read More →
Tuesday June 16, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Indian Shores

11:00am EDT

Building CEOs: Empowering Career Coaches to Help Entrepreneurial Students
Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Student interest in entrepreneurship is soaring, creating new challenges and opportunities for career coaches. Trends show a rise in entrepreneurial mindsets, reflected in both students’ academic choices and the expansion of entrepreneurship programs—from fewer than 100 in the 2000s to over 300 today, according to The Princeton Review. The 2023 EY Gen Z report found that 42% of Gen Z are likely to start a business, and a ZenBusiness study revealed 84% view entrepreneurship as the most exciting career path, with 75% aiming to become business owners. This interactive session provides practical tools to assess entrepreneurial readiness, offer targeted resources, and build confidence in guiding students through diverse career paths. Attendees will learn how to meet students where they are, gain strategies to support students’ entrepreneurial ambitions while helping them navigate the full spectrum of career possibilities, and walk away with tools to better serve this growing population.
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Nielsen

Kelly Nielsen

Assistant Director, Liaison to the College of Science & Wilkes Honors College, Florida Atlantic University
Kelly Nielsen has served at the Florida Atlantic University Career Center since 2019, where she is the Assistant Director, Liaison to the College of Science & Wilkes Honors College. Kelly works with a diverse range of students, including those who aspire to be entrepreneurs. Kelly... Read More →
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Golden Madume

Assistant Director, Liaison to the College of Engineering & Computer Science, Florida Atlantic University
Tuesday June 16, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Indian Shores

3:00pm EDT

Hired, Not Just Noticed: Teaching the Skills That Actually Get Students the Job
Tuesday June 16, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Employers consistently emphasize that while resumes may open doors, it is human skills that secure opportunities and sustain success. Yet many students struggle to clearly demonstrate these skills in meaningful, authentic ways. This session equips educators, advisors, and career development professionals with practical strategies to intentionally develop and articulate essential workplace skills such as communication, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership. Participants will explore how to move beyond surface-level resume building and instead embed skill development into everyday student interactions, programming, and advising. Through real-world examples and actionable tools, attendees will learn how to help students recognize their strengths, translate experiences into marketable skills, and confidently communicate their value to employers. Participants will leave with immediately applicable strategies to better prepare students for successful transitions into the workforce.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Kyle Dresback

Dr. Kyle Dresback

Principal of Nease High School, St. Johns School District
avatar for Dr. Jen Halter

Dr. Jen Halter

Principal of Clay High School, Driven Leadership Success
Dr. Jen Halter is an award-winning high school principal, leadership coach, and founder of Driven Leadership Success. With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, she leads a high-performing high school recognized for student achievement, innovative career and technical education programs... Read More →
Tuesday June 16, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Indian Shores
 
Wednesday, June 17
 

9:30am EDT

Affinity Group - Internships
Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT

Wednesday June 17, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
Indian Shores
 
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