November 11-14, 2025
The Michigan Adult, Community & Alternative Education (MACAE) Association invites educators, community leaders, and program administrators to the 2025 Annual Fall Conference. This conference will gather professionals dedicated to advancing adult education, workforce development, and community-based learning. Through a series of engaging workshops and presentations, attendees will gain valuable insights into best practices, emerging trends, and strategies to support learners in Michigan.
This year’s theme “Rooted in Resilience: Strengthening Communities Through Lifelong Education” celebrates the transformative power of education in empowering individuals and communities to adapt, overcome challenges, and form meaningful connections. Through inspiring keynotes, collaborative workshops, and powerful stories of impact, we’ll explore how lifelong learning fosters resilience and helps build stronger, more connected communities.
Call for Proposals
MACAE is currently accepting proposals for presentations for the 2025 Annual Fall Conference. We are seeking dynamic sessions from leading experts in the field. We encourage proposals that highlight successful programs, innovative teaching strategies, and collaborative partnerships that are making a difference in adult education and community engagement.
Presentations will be 60 minutes in length.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Workforce Development and Job Readiness
- AI in Education
- Alternative Education
- Funding Rural Adult Education: Grants, Advocacy, and Sustainability
- GED/HiSET
- Utilizing Canva
- Aligning Education with Local Job Markets
- Mentorship and Peer Support Models for Returning Citizens
- Community Engagement
- Overcoming Student Barriers
- Family Literacy
- Advocacy
- Best Practices in Career Navigation
- Workforce Development for Returning Citizens
- Using Data to Tell Your Program’s Story
- Supporting Learners with Disabilities
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Partnering with Employers: Building Fair-Chance Hiring Networks
- Navigating State and Federal Legislative Policies
- Integrating Citizenship Skills in the Classroom
- Pathways to Secondary Education
- Supporting Low Level Learners
- Bridging the Digital Divide in Adult Learning
- Integrated Education and Training (IET)
Submission Guidelines:
- Proposals should relate to the conference theme and include speaker bios and a description of the session’s objectives and learning outcomes.
- Sessions should be interactive and engaging, promoting discussion and knowledge-sharing among participants.
Submission Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025. All proposals will be reviewed by the Fall Conference Committee. Selected presenters will be notified by Friday, August 22, 2025.
Interested in Sponsoring MACAE's Annual Conference?
Support adult, community, and alternative education programs across Michigan by becoming a sponsor of the 2025 MACAE Fall Conference. This annual event brings together hundreds of educators, program leaders, and advocates committed to empowering learners throughout the state.
As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to connect directly with leaders in the field, increase your visibility, and demonstrate your commitment to education. Together, we can expand access to quality education and empower learners across Michigan.
View our full list of sponsorship opportunities and find the level that’s right for your organization.
For questions regarding sponsorship levels, please contact Kristen Swiantek at director@macae.org.