ACTE's National Work-Based Learning Conference 2026

Discover how registered apprenticeships can launch high school students into successful careers while addressing critical labor shortages. This session is perfect for CTE teachers, counselors, administrators, and workforce partners seeking real-world strategies to connect classrooms with careers. Through interactive discussion, participants will learn how Jefferson County Schools in Alabama partnered with Southland Transportation Group, a leading dealer and servicer of International diesel trucks and equipment, to bridge the gap and address the need for diesel mechanics.  Participants will leave with success stories and ready-to-use tools—including templates, planning guides, and resource links—to strengthen or start apprenticeship programs in their own schools and communities.