New ProfessionalsWelcome to the profession! Whether we work in high schools, at colleges or universities, as an independent education consultant, at a community-based organization, or any of the other ways to be involved in education, there is a lot that goes into this profession. At RMACAC, we want professionals newer to the field to have a resource to find answers to the various questions that will evitability pop up. Getting ConnectedThe field of college counseling can feel vast and tiny all at once. Making connections is one way to grow your network and find supports and partnerships along the way. RMACAC's Mentorship Program Volunteering Commonly Used Acronyms/PhrasesOrganizations
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RMACAC's Annual Conference is held in the spring of each year. We partner with other local affiliates every few years for a SuperConference. The 2024 RMACAC Annual Conference will take place April 15-17 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Annual Conference includes several educational sessions about various topics related to college counseling, vendor and sponsor showcases and exhibit halls, and lots and lots of networking. First time attendees have their own special session to attend at the beginning so you get all the information you want and need to make your experience a purposeful and exciting one! Pre-Conference sessions are offered for specific topics each year, a counselors' college fair for high school counselors and IECs to engage with participating post-secondary education options, and often college tours of local institutions are also available! RMACAC's conferences are open to any professional working in the field of college counseling, regardless of your role or specific area. Most of our sessions are geared towards those working in high schools, post-secondary institutions, community-based organizations, or as independent education consultants. First-year and seasoned professionals alike find value in coming to conference! Annual Conference offers opportunities for all college admissions professionals to grow, develop, and expand their professional toolbox. The conference offers a Counselor's College Fair, a wide variety of SIG (special interest group) sessions, multiple educational sessions, first-timers' session, exhibitors hall, opening and closing socials, and networking with hundreds of professionals across our five-state region and beyond!
Go in ready to learn and know you will have the freedom to get out of the conference what you hope to. You will choose how you use your time and what sessions and events to attend. Getting the most out of the conference depends on what you are looking for, and it is always a good idea to make time for both sessions and professional networking. There will be times planned for both of these, but don't be afraid to grab lunch with colleagues between sessions to further connect.