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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Michael Brix

Peoria Public Schools

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9:30am EDT

Tour (additional fee): Providence Career & Technical Academy Bus Pickup: Main entrance of Rhode Island Convention Center

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

Exhibitor Time Ballroom Prefunction 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

From Findings to Action: Engaging Employers & CTE Educators for High-Quality WBL 555 ABDr. Cynthia (Cindy) L. Miller Perception to Partnership: Branding Your Work-Based Learning Program RotundaDan Wyar Teaching Soft Skills Without the Eye Rolls 556 BKelli Lancaster

10:45am EDT

Break + Exhibitor Time Ballroom Prefunction

11:15am EDT

Building Rural WBL Pipelines: A Regional, Scalable Model Ballroom A-EDavid Rademacher • Sarah Rudofsky Work-Based Learning from the Ground Up 557Dr. Shalonda M. Skidmore Networking Session Rotunda

12:30pm EDT

Lunch & WBL Division Business Meeting Ballroom A-E

1:45pm EDT

Panel: Turning Student Interests into Real Career Experiences 551 ABMichael Robinson • Melissa Smith

4:15pm EDT

Break + Exhibitor Time Ballroom Prefunction

4:30pm EDT

Scalable WBL through Student Run Manufacturing Enterprise 557Rebecca Knight

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

Rural Reach: Mastering Social Media & Marketing to Amplify WBL 552 ABJill Denton • Megan Harris • Amanda Johnson Smarter Approach to Tracking Work-Based Learning: Tools, Processes, Best Practices 557Popy Graham Stukent CTE - Courses, Simternships, Certification Prep, & Certifications 556 BHayley Johnson

10:20am EDT

Break + Exhibitor Time Ballroom Prefunction

10:45am EDT

From Touchpoint to Career: DPS Career Exploration Initiatives for Pathway School Students 551 ABAdam Arellano • Monica Schultz Networking Session Ballroom A-E

11:00am EDT

Exhibitor Move-Out Ballroom Prefunction