Professional Development Workshops & Other NJACAC Events
Note that you must be a current member of NJACAC to register for and attend our Professional Development workshops unless otherwise noted.

NJACAC Regional College Fair: Hamilton Township School District
Join us for a regional college fair for the Hamilton Township School District on Tuesday, 4/1/25 from 6-8 PM at Steinert High School in Hamilton, NJ. This college fair is open to all students and families!

NJACAC Regional College Fair: Passaic Public Schools
Join us for a regional college fair for the Passaic Public Schools on Wednesday, 4/2/25 from 6-8 PM at Passaic High School in Passaic, NJ. This college fair is open to all students and families!

Working with LGBTQIA+ Students
This session will focus on the challenges Queer and Transgender students face during their college search and provide strategies for counselors to show empathy and support.

2025 NJACAC Annual Conference
We’re excited to invite you to NJACAC’s premier event of the year — the #NJACAC25 Conference, taking place at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, May 19-20, 2025. At our conference, you’ll be able to engage with a broad spectrum of educational professionals, from seasoned school counselors and admissions staff to educational consultants; experience a program of expert-led sessions, thought-provoking panels, and interactive discussions designed to enrich the counseling journey for our students; and connect and network with peers during our conference FUNdraiser event on May 18 and Conference Social on May 19th.

Basics of College Counseling Workshop
Save the date! This year’s NJACAC Basics of College Counseling Workshop will be held on Monday, 8/11/2025 from 8 AM - 4:00 PM at Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ.

NJACAC Regional College Fair: Gloucester County
Join us for a regional college fair for the Gloucester County area on Wednesday, 3/26/25 from 6-8 PM at Washington Township High School in Sewell, NJ. This college fair is open to all students and families!

NJACAC Regional College Fair: Middlesex County
Join us for a regional college fair for the Middlesex County area on Thursday, 3/20/25 from 6:30 - 8 PM at Edison High School in Edison, NJ. This college fair is open to all students and families!

NJ Transfer Student Workshop
NJACAC and Bergen Community College Present The Transfer Student Workshop! Join us for an informative workshop on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 as we dive into the world of transfer students and explore how community colleges can play a pivotal role in their success.

NJACAC Dave & Buster's Meet-Up In Edison
Join NJACAC for a night of games, food, drink, and fun in support of a great cause: NJACAC! After the evening session of the National College Fair in Edison, NJ on March 4th, we’ll meet up at Dave & Buster’s Middlesex to socialize and have fun together.

Spring Wisdom Exchange
Please join us on Wednesday, February 19th for a Wisdom Exchange. We’ll discuss all sorts of admissions-related topics as we head into the Spring and yield season/decision season.

NJACAC School Counselor Workshop (Webinar)
This workshop will review the FAFSA, the use of professional judgement in the counseling field, and programs available for students at the federal and state level.

Call for Presenters: Join Us for a Brainstorming Session! (Virtual Session)
Are you interested in presenting at the NJACAC Conference, but you need help refining your topic or finding a co-presenter? This is the perfect opportunity for you!

Winter Wellness Series: Managing Work Stress
Join Rose Celia Rosato, MA, LPC, NLP & Ava Kaplan, LCSW to learn about managing work stress. This workshop discusses work stress from a unique perspective which includes the importance of feeling safe, gaining insight into developing a healthy mindset, identifying the source of the problem, and much more.

Winter Wellness Series: Managing Your Movement on the Road
Making time for movement can be tricky. With short clips of time, limited resources, and a lot on your mind, it can be hard to stop and just focus on yourself. During this session, you’ll learn some tips and tricks for healthy living, exploring new places, and staying safe while on the road! Join Seth Carver, Casi Kovar, and Tori Farley to hear how they stay active and healthy during recruitment season.

Winter Wellness Series: Maintaining Mindfulness and Avoiding Burnout
Join Anne Walsh, RN BSN and Nicol Zambrano, LMHC from St. Thomas Aquinas College for a discussion about burnout, self-care and incorporating simple mindfulness tools into your daily life.

Winter Wellness Series: Financial Wellness
We invite you to join us for this event as Chris Hoffman (University of Minnesota - Twin Cities) and Jeannie Sullivan (University of Florida) demystify what can often be an overwhelming world of financial wellness.

The Admissions Counselor Malaise: Addressing the Staff Morale Crisis in College Admissions
After the pandemic, our entire society learned the term "The Great Resignation" and we presumed this trend explained what was happening in college admissions offices. However, the challenges are much more pervasive, persistent, and problematic for us. During this virtual session, Teege Metille, author of The Admissions Counselor Malaise, will unpack some of the biggest takeaways from the book.

Winter Wisdom Exchange
Join us for a virtual wisdom exchange on Winter in admissions! The PD Committee will lead this session on brainstorming about what has happened and what the future looks like. Connect with others in our space and hear various perspectives on what strategies and tools are working in our field and what our different experiences have been.

38 Tests to Rule Them All: AP Exams
Join us for a workshop hosted by The Princeton Review on all things AP Exam-related! This workshop will be hosted at Monmouth University.
MMI Interest Meeting
Join us for a general interest meeting for our Middle Management Institute that’s taking place virtually in the Winter/Spring 2025. Those interested will receive a Zoom link upon registration.

Annual Fall College Admissions Workshop
NJACAC is proud to work with Seton Hall University to bring our Annual Fall College Admission Workshop. Panelists will be addressing current College Admission issues and answering questions regarding trends, changes in admission policies, and more. Seton Hall will offer an optional campus tour.
MMI Information Session
Join us on Monday, 10/21/2024 at 5:30 PM via Zoom as we hold an information session for those interested in our Middle Management Institute!

Preparing Students for the College Search Process
Join us for a presentation, panel, and brainstorming session on best practices for preparing students for the college search process.

Lunch & Learn: NJACAC College Fair Registry
Come learn more about the NJACAC College Fair Registry and how it could help you! The registry is designed, not only to help road warriors plan their recruitment travel but also for college fair hosts to best plan dates and times in order to maximize the success of their respective college fair.

Fall 2024 Wisdom Exchange
Ready to kick off the fall season with some expert advice? Join us for the first Wisdom Exchange of Fall 2024! Erin Sheehan will be diving into the start of travel, the new school year, and upcoming trips exclusively for our NJACAC members. Don’t miss out!

Basics of College Counseling Workshop
Join us for a 1-day workshop covering the essentials of the college admissions process, whether you’re a school counselor, college admissions professional, or independent consultant!

Test-Optional Admissions: Where Do We Go From Here? (with The Princeton Review)
Do test-optional policies benefit or hinder students, and what does the future hold for this trend? Join The Princeton Review’s Editor-in-Chief Rob Franek for an engaging session where we delve into the rapidly evolving world of higher education.

A Day In the Life: Regional Recruiter
Join us to learn more about a typical day in the life of a Regional Recruiter!

Info Session: NCAA 101 for School Counselors
The goal of this presentation is to empower school counselors to feel confident in their work with student-athletes and their families.