May 27, 2026
9:30AM - 3:30PM EDT

MNYCCPOA Spring 2026 Conference

Elevating Best Practices: Event Planning & Marketing

St. John's University, NYC

Join us for our Spring 2026 Program featuring two professional development sessions as well as our annual Alva Cooper Awards!
 
During our first morning session we will hear from a professional event planner who will review best practices on how to execute an event from start to finish, from the initial event concept to the post-event follow up steps.  Then, in our second morning session, we will learn methods to effectively market our career services and events. Topics will include a discussion on marketing strategies, social media tools, and ideas for creating engaging marketing materials.  
 
In the afternoon will feature and celebrate the Alva Cooper Awards which recognize outstanding innovation, impact, and leadership in career services and professional development. Awards will be presented for new programming, employer engagement, career readiness, technology, equity & inclusion, and/or research and presentation.  The three award winners will present on their submissions.

Location: St. John’s University, Manhattan Campus: 101 Astor Place, New York, NY 

Doors open at 9:30am, program to begin at 10:00am. 

If you have any questions, please contact: 

• Justin Krass (firstvp@mnyccpoa.org) - First Vice President
• Laura Smith (directorofprograms@mnyccpoa.org) - Director of Programs