ACTE's National Work-Based Learning Conference 2026

How do we move beyond theory and create pre-apprenticeship programs that truly prepare students for high-demand careers? This session draws on real-world models from Miami EdTech, where high school students connect directly to postsecondary credits, industry certifications, and employer-designed apprenticeship pathways. Attendees will learn practical strategies for aligning K–12, higher education, and industry partners to design pipelines that meet both student and employer needs.


Ideal for CTE leaders, work-based learning coordinators, and workforce partners, this session will provide actionable tools—including a planning framework and sample work process schedules—that can be adapted to any program or region. Through interactive discussion and collaborative activities, participants will map opportunities in their own contexts and leave with resources to strengthen or launch pre-apprenticeship initiatives.


Come ready to explore what works, what doesn’t, and how we can build equitable, sustainable pipelines from the classroom to career.