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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Misty Toms

Meridian Technology Center

Apprenticeship Training Coordinator

Stillwater, Oklahoma

8:00am EDT

Opening General Session Ballroom A-EKatherine Sutton • Matt Kirchner • Kathryn Dacier • Kadence Agin

9:45am EDT

Building Tomorrow's Workforce: The Power of Youth Apprenticeships 550 ABDr. Heather Handler

10:45am EDT

Break + Exhibitor Time Ballroom Prefunction

11:15am EDT

Connecting Local Partners: Practical Strategies for Strengthening Work-Based Learning Programs. 551 ABDr. Jeff Arnott • Dr. Jennifer Thomas From Placement to Partnership: A Practical Framework for High-Quality Work-Based Learning 550 ABDavid Berg

12:30pm EDT

Lunch & WBL Division Business Meeting Ballroom A-E

1:45pm EDT

Acquiring "YES": 7 Tips to Recruit Industry Partners for WBL Ballroom A-EJason Van Nus

3:00pm EDT

AI Meets Apprenticeship: The Future of Work-Based Learning Instruction 550 ABJason Van Nus

4:15pm EDT

Break + Exhibitor Time Ballroom Prefunction

4:30pm EDT

From K–12 to Career: Building Pre-Apprenticeship Pipelines That Actually Work 550 ABCarlos Vazquez

5:30pm EDT

EXPO Happy Hour Ballroom Prefunction

7:15am EDT

Breakfast Ballroom A-E

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

10:20am EDT

Break + Exhibitor Time Ballroom Prefunction

10:45am EDT

Pre-Apprenticeships: Building the Future of Education Through Georgia’s Teacher Pipeline 554 ABDr. Laura Ergle • Heather Finley WBL Event Inspiring Girls to Pursue their Dreams 553 ABDr. Rod Belnap • Kyle Stanger Networking Session Ballroom A-E