ACTE's National Work-Based Learning Conference 2026

Work-based learning should be more than one-off placements. Done right, it becomes an ecosystem that sparks student ambition, strengthens schools and colleges, and drives community vitality. This session will show you how to shift from scattered efforts to a connected design that multiplies opportunities and results.


You will hear from model WBL ecosystems in action, highlighting how schools and communities have turned small sparks into sustained impact. You will also leave with a playbook of tangible steps to streamline processes, expand partnerships, and position WBL as a powerful driver of both student success and local growth.