ACTE's National Work-Based Learning Conference 2026 has ended

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ACTE's National Work-Based Learning Conference 2026

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Dorothy Hayes

8:00am EDT

Tour & Workshop Registration Terrace Lounge

12:30pm EDT

Pre-Con (additional fee): Building & Scaling Work-Based Learning Ecosystems: A Hands-On Workshop 552 ABDr. Jeff Arnott • Dr. Jennifer Thomas

1:00pm EDT

Exhibitor Move-In & Registration Terrace Lounge

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

9:45am EDT

Building Occupational Identities Through Work-based Learning 557Dr. Timberly Monaghan Building Pilina: Psychology and Place-Based Values in WBL Partnerships 552 ABChloe Yap Building Tomorrow's Workforce: The Power of Youth Apprenticeships 550 ABDr. Heather Handler Effective Work-Based Learning: From Shared Vision to Strong Outcomes 553 ABAmanda Daniels From Findings to Action: Engaging Employers & CTE Educators for High-Quality WBL 555 ABDr. Cynthia (Cindy) L. Miller Tech & Talent Showcase: Students Demonstrate Skills to Industry Partners 556 AReeghon Williams Perception to Partnership: Branding Your Work-Based Learning Program RotundaDan Wyar

11:15am EDT

Connecting Local Partners: Practical Strategies for Strengthening Work-Based Learning Programs. 551 ABDr. Jeff Arnott • Dr. Jennifer Thomas Re-culturing the Educational System: Restructuring Schools for Economic Mobility through Work-Based Learning 553 ABScott Carr • Kristy Volesky

1:45pm EDT

Classroom to Career: Reimagining WBL in Rural Settings 556 ACarmen Choat • Keri Fitch Elevating Work-Based Learning: Strategies for Success in Career Education 552 ABCourtney Hundley • Susan Leon

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

Apprenticeship Skeptics to Advocates: Gaining Institutional Buy-In 555 ABJeramiah Reed • Justin Siler Unlocking NC’s Work-Based Learning Manual: Supporting District Success 553 ABJeanne Turner Unlocking Potential, Empowering Communities: Rural Success Stories in Work-Based Learning 550 ABJason Butcher • Dawn Ulmer

10:20am EDT

Break + Exhibitor Time Ballroom Prefunction

10:45am EDT

From Connection to Collaboration: Building Business Partnerships That Last 555 ABStacey Turner Networking Session Ballroom A-E

11:00am EDT

Exhibitor Move-Out Ballroom Prefunction