ACTE's National Work-Based Learning Conference 2026 has ended

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ACTE's National Work-Based Learning Conference 2026

Rachel Carter

9:45am EDT

Building Tomorrow's Workforce: The Power of Youth Apprenticeships 550 ABDr. Heather Handler Effective Work-Based Learning: From Shared Vision to Strong Outcomes 553 ABAmanda Daniels Embedding Practicum Work into Your Grow-your-own Education Programs 554 ABSarah Grossi Tech & Talent Showcase: Students Demonstrate Skills to Industry Partners 556 AReeghon Williams

11:15am EDT

Connecting Local Partners: Practical Strategies for Strengthening Work-Based Learning Programs. 551 ABDr. Jeff Arnott • Dr. Jennifer Thomas Re-culturing the Educational System: Restructuring Schools for Economic Mobility through Work-Based Learning 553 ABScott Carr • Kristy Volesky

1:45pm EDT

Acquiring "YES": 7 Tips to Recruit Industry Partners for WBL Ballroom A-EJason Van Nus Elevating Work-Based Learning: Strategies for Success in Career Education 552 ABCourtney Hundley • Susan Leon

3:00pm EDT

AI Meets Apprenticeship: The Future of Work-Based Learning Instruction 550 ABJason Van Nus Empowering Students for Career Fairs: A Formulatic Approach 551 ABChristian Cruz • Esau Molina • Aditi Agrawal Leveraging AI Tools to Enhance Work-Based Learning Programs 552 ABAmey Creasy • Leslie McHann • Cindy Quinlan WBL Liability: Navigating the Legal Landmines 557Kristy Volesky

4:30pm EDT

Exploring, Equipping, Experiencing: A K–12 Framework for Work-Based Learning 551 ABEmily Hall • Nia Hodge • Sue Venable-Shelton WBL Ecosystems: Igniting Student Success and Community Vitality 552 ABJan Jardine • Kristy Volesky • Jason Van Nus “CTEats” Doing More WBL with Less in Rural School Divisions through Community Engagement RotundaTerri Rinko

9:15am EDT

Apprenticeship Skeptics to Advocates: Gaining Institutional Buy-In 555 ABJeramiah Reed • Justin Siler Navigating Together: Schools and Industry Aligned for Student Impact Ballroom A-ECrystal Everett • April Fleming • Sean Stalling • Breona Ward • Dr. Sara Wickham Workforce Rx: Healing the Healthcare Talent Gap 551 ABJenny Johnston • Marshall Behringer • Greg Benz • Greg Granberg • Annie Johnston • Bridgett Willey

10:45am EDT

From Connection to Collaboration: Building Business Partnerships That Last 555 ABStacey Turner From Touchpoint to Career: DPS Career Exploration Initiatives for Pathway School Students 551 ABAdam Arellano • Monica Schultz Give me TEN: A Business First Approach to Work-Based Learning 556 ASue Dickson 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