The LARAEC Edge Conference
The LARAEC Edge 2026 is Complete!
Thank you for making the Edge 2026 a huge success! We’ll see you again on Wednesday, March 3rd and Thursday, March 4th 2027 for the next LARAEC Edge!
The Edge is on ZOOM and FREE for all!!
March 4, 2026 6 – 8:30 PM
March 5, 2026 9 AM – 12 PM
LARAEC is excited to host our fourth ONLINE student career training and college resource fair. At the last Edge Conference, we had over 3,000 attendees participate in The LARAEC EDGE – When you’re Ready for What’s Next! The LARAEC EDGE showcases programs, resources, and services designed to accelerate your pathway and give you an edge toward your ultimate career goal. Session and exhibitors included local colleges and universities, FAFSA and student financial aid, career technical education programs, apprenticeships, workforce development services, and much more. If you’re ready to explore what’s next for you, please join us at the 2026 LARAEC EDGE
This event is open to all Los Angeles region adults, our current adult school students, and educators looking for transition resources, career training options or pathways to college.
Conference Support Materials
Students! Click here to learn about the EDGE Conference! Free for you!
Teachers! Everything you need to know to bring your class!!
The Administrator’s Toolkit provides all the handouts, door signs, instruction pages, and logistics that you will need to host the conference virtually at your school site. It also has what you need to set up a mini conference to provide a more interactive and immersive experience.
The Teacher’s Packet includes instructions for how to participate, lesson plan activities, conference worksheets, and answer keys. This provides a great way to set up your students to get the most out of the LARAEC EDGE!
Introducing our new career education and college resource fair!
Check back for the LARAEC EDGE conference schedule and link to our online conference center!
If you should have any questions, please contact our conference chairs:
Michele Stiehl: Michele.stiehl@lausd.net
(College transitions, registration, and presenters)
Justin Gorence: Jmg05591@lausd.net
(Career training and exhibitors)
Men Le: men.le@lausd.net
(Volunteers and tech support)
The LARAEC EDGE
Thank you for attending our first LARAEC career training and college resource fair, The LARAEC EDGE – When you’re Ready for What’s Next! The LARAEC EDGE showcased programs, resources, and services designed to accelerate your pathway and give you an edge toward your ultimate career goal. Session and exhibitors included local colleges and universities, FAFSA and student financial aid, career technical education programs, apprenticeships, workforce development services, and much more. If you’re ready to explore what’s next for you, please join us in 2023 for the next LARAEC EDGE
Registration is free!
This event is open to all Los Angeles region adults, high school seniors, and adult educators looking for transition resources, career training options or pathways to college.
The LARAEC EDGE Schedule
We are just starting to schedule our line up of presenters! Check back in 2023 to see what we have planned.
Wednesday, March 8 – 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday, March 9- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
