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ACTE's National Work-Based Learning Conference 2026

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Kimberly Plowden

Lexington Two School District

Work Based Learning Coordinator

Lexington Two Innovation Center (L2IC)

3:30pm EDT

WBL 101 Ballroom A-E

4:00pm EDT

Registration Terrace Lounge

4:30pm EDT

Welcome Reception Ballroom Prefunction

7:00am EDT

Breakfast Ballroom A-E Registration Terrace Lounge

8:00am EDT

Opening General Session Ballroom A-EKatherine Sutton • Matt Kirchner • Kathryn Dacier • Kadence Agin

9:45am EDT

Tech & Talent Showcase: Students Demonstrate Skills to Industry Partners 556 AReeghon Williams

11:15am EDT

Connecting Local Partners: Practical Strategies for Strengthening Work-Based Learning Programs. 551 ABDr. Jeff Arnott • Dr. Jennifer Thomas

12:30pm EDT

Lunch & WBL Division Business Meeting Ballroom A-E

1:45pm EDT

Acquiring "YES": 7 Tips to Recruit Industry Partners for WBL Ballroom A-EJason Van Nus

3:00pm EDT

AI Meets Apprenticeship: The Future of Work-Based Learning Instruction 550 ABJason Van Nus

4:15pm EDT

Break + Exhibitor Time Ballroom Prefunction

4:30pm EDT

WBL Ecosystems: Igniting Student Success and Community Vitality 552 ABJan Jardine • Kristy Volesky • Jason Van Nus

5:30pm EDT

EXPO Happy Hour Ballroom Prefunction

7:15am EDT

Exhibitor Time Ballroom Prefunction Breakfast Ballroom A-E Registration Terrace Lounge

8:00am EDT

Rhode Island Industry and Workforce Panel Ballroom A-EWillie Barber • Heather Singleton • Bill Bryan

9:15am EDT

Navigating Together: Schools and Industry Aligned for Student Impact Ballroom A-ECrystal Everett • April Fleming • Sean Stalling • Breona Ward • Dr. Sara Wickham