CAE-CD & CyberAI Mentor and Peer Reviewer Workshop
Hosted by the CAE Candidates National Center and the CAE Peer Review National Center
The CAE Candidates National Center (CCNC), in collaboration with the CAE Peer Review National Center (PRNC), is pleased to announce an upcoming in-person CAE-CD and CyberAI Mentor & Peer Reviewer Workshop hosted at Coastline College
Workshop Details
Dates: May 14–15, 2026
Location: Coastline College – Garden Grove Campus
Travel Support: Limited travel funding may be available for approved participants
Participation Stipend: Participation stipend available for those who qualify and attend the full workshop.
Capacity: Limited to 35 participants
Workshop Overview
This workshop provides training for individuals serving or interested in serving as: Mentors, Pre-Submission Reviewers, and Peer Reviewers.
Participants will receive hands-on training and practical guidance on conducting Pre-Submission Reviews (PSR) and Peer Reviews using current CAE program requirements and review templates.
Workshop participants will:
• Review the CAE-CD and CyberAI application requirements and review expectations
• Practice completing a structured Pre-Submission Review or Peer Review
• Discuss common issues identified during the review process
• Strengthen consistency and quality across the CAE review process
• Review the NCAE tool updates along with the CCNC tool.
Individuals who successfully complete the training may be considered for inclusion on the active CAE Mentor or Peer Reviewer roster, depending on program needs and reviewer availability.
Travel Funding and Participation Stipend Requirements
Limited travel support and a workshop participation stipend may be available for approved attendees, subject to federal grant and institutional requirements.
To be considered, participants must:
• Have directly contributed to their institution’s successful attainment of the CAE-CD designation
• Be legally eligible to receive payment from a U.S. Department of Defense funded grant within the United States
• Be able to complete a valid IRS Form W-9 and Direct Deposit paperwork.
• Able to enter into a contract with Whatcom Community College, as required for reimbursement and payment processing
Participation stipends are available for those who attend the full session
Registration and Travel Request
Participants must register for the workshop and submit the Travel Funding Request Form no later than: April 17, 2026
By registering for and attending this workshop, I acknowledge that the training is intended to prepare participants to serve as a CAE Mentor, Pre-Submission Reviewer, or Peer Reviewer. In these roles, participants may be granted access to institutional application materials and review documentation that contain sensitive program information.
I understand that any information reviewed as part of the training or future review activities is confidential and may not be shared, discussed, or distributed outside of the authorized CAE review process.
By requesting travel funding or a participation stipend, I affirm that I meet the eligibility requirements to receive payment from a U.S. Department of Defense–funded grant, including the ability to complete a valid IRS Form W-9 and enter into a contract for services with Whatcom Community College, if required.
Travel funding requests should be submitted to:
Stephen Troupe
STroupe@whatcom.edu
Emma Graves
EGraves@whatcom.edu
Please wait for travel approval before making any travel arrangements. Participants should bring their own laptop for workshop activities.
Additional Information
Mentors and Peer Reviewers are eligible for one workshop participation stipend per year. This workshop is by invitation only. Please do not distribute this announcement.
Questions
For questions, please contact:
Stephen Troupe
Director, CAE Candidates National Center
STroupe@whatcom.edu
Grant Funded by the U.S. Department of Workforce (DoW) under Award #HQ06425137270. The views expressed are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the DoW or the U.S. Government.