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

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ACTE's National Work-Based Learning Conference 2026

9:45am EDT

Building Occupational Identities Through Work-based Learning 557Dr. Timberly Monaghan Building Pilina: Psychology and Place-Based Values in WBL Partnerships 552 ABChloe Yap 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 From Findings to Action: Engaging Employers & CTE Educators for High-Quality WBL 555 ABDr. Cynthia (Cindy) L. Miller Making Higher Ed the New First Job 551 ABCasey Sechler • Mara Woody Reimagining Internships: Virtual Models for Equitable Work-Based Learning Programs Ballroom A-EAmber Adams • Nicole Pizzato • Allison Koelzer Nelson Tech & Talent Showcase: Students Demonstrate Skills to Industry Partners 556 AReeghon Williams

11:15am EDT

Building Rural WBL Pipelines: A Regional, Scalable Model Ballroom A-EDavid Rademacher • Sarah Rudofsky Connecting Local Partners: Practical Strategies for Strengthening Work-Based Learning Programs. 551 ABDr. Jeff Arnott • Dr. Jennifer Thomas Designing Your Experiential Learning Continuum: One Size Doesn't fit All. 555 ABDan Cocchiola Leadership 360 - Lead Yourself to Lead Others 554 ABHans Meeder Re-culturing the Educational System: Restructuring Schools for Economic Mobility through Work-Based Learning 553 ABScott Carr • Kristy Volesky Show-Me Work-Based Learning: Pathways to Student Success 552 ABDr. Kara Dalton • Katie Vargas Volunteer Power: Recruiting and Retaining Industry Partners in WBL 556 AKirsten Kirby • Stephanie Lapera Work-Based Learning from the Ground Up 557Dr. Shalonda M. Skidmore

1:45pm EDT

Acquiring "YES": 7 Tips to Recruit Industry Partners for WBL Ballroom A-EJason Van Nus Beyond Partnerships: Designing the Future Through Co-Creation and Credentialing 555 ABBrenda Straley Building Lasting Business Partnerships in Education: Beyond Handouts to Handshakes 554 ABMac Beaton • Beverly Cocke Classroom to Career: Reimagining WBL in Rural Settings 556 ACarmen Choat • Keri Fitch Designing for Scale: Regional Work-based Learning Resource Hub RotundaAlexia Santiago Elevating Work-Based Learning: Strategies for Success in Career Education 552 ABCourtney Hundley • Susan Leon Enhancing Work-Based Learning Through West Virginia’s Classroom2Career Initiative and Youth Apprenticeship Expansion 550 ABAdam Canter • Emily Pearson Scaling Access: Universal Engagement in Work-Based Learning 553 ABEloy Garza

3:00pm EDT

AI Meets Apprenticeship: The Future of Work-Based Learning Instruction 550 ABJason Van Nus Blueprint for Future Planning: Workforce Board Partnering to Enhance WBL Ballroom A-EMariel Fedde • Alicia Fales • Jaime Sheggrud • Jamie Bell Empowering Students for Career Fairs: A Formulatic Approach 551 ABChristian Cruz • Esau Molina • Aditi Agrawal From Vision to Action: Building Powerful Partnerships that Drive High-Quality Work-Based Learning 556 APaula Chaon Launching High School Students into Successful Careers: The Power of Apprenticeships 554 ABChris Shaw Leveraging AI Tools to Enhance Work-Based Learning Programs 552 ABAmey Creasy • Leslie McHann • Cindy Quinlan Maximizing WBL Resources in a Rural Setting 555 ABSuzanne Mitchell • Lori Sexton Scaling Work-Based Learning Policy and Practice at Your School 553 ABMadeline Burke WBL Liability: Navigating the Legal Landmines 557Kristy Volesky

4:30pm EDT

Building Work-Based Learning Through Strategic Partnerships 555 ABJarett Guy • Julie Rodriguez Exploring Work-Based Learning in California High Schools: A Strategic Approach 553 ABRachel Russell • Jackson Yan • Edward Matthews Exploring, Equipping, Experiencing: A K–12 Framework for Work-Based Learning 551 ABEmily Hall • Nia Hodge • Sue Venable-Shelton From Classroom to Courtroom: Teen Court as Work-Based Learning for Tomorrow’s Justice Leaders 554 ABTarnisha Tilson From K–12 to Career: Building Pre-Apprenticeship Pipelines That Actually Work 550 ABCarlos Vazquez Streamlining Work-Based Learning Through Data and Organization Ballroom A-EAngie Fraser • Susan Journell • Derek Kaufman • Kirsten O'Grady • Kelly Robucci 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 “Innovating Work-Based Learning Through a Community College Approach” 556 AJacqueline M. Tiermini, Ed.D.

9:15am EDT

Apprenticeship Skeptics to Advocates: Gaining Institutional Buy-In 555 ABJeramiah Reed • Justin Siler CANCELLED: From Intake to Impact: Six Steps to Student–Industry Projects 556 ANatalie Stromberg Navigating Together: Schools and Industry Aligned for Student Impact Ballroom A-ECrystal Everett • April Fleming • Sean Stalling • Breona Ward • Dr. Sara Wickham Rural Reach: Mastering Social Media & Marketing to Amplify WBL 552 ABJill Denton • Megan Harris • Amanda Johnson Scaling Apprenticeships: Innovating to Deliver on Investments 554 ABJenn Stein Unlocking NC’s Work-Based Learning Manual: Supporting District Success 553 ABJeanne Turner Unlocking Potential, Empowering Communities: Rural Success Stories in Work-Based Learning 550 ABJason Butcher • Dawn Ulmer Workforce Rx: Healing the Healthcare Talent Gap 551 ABJenny Johnston • Marshall Behringer • Greg Benz • Greg Granberg • Annie Johnston • Bridgett Willey

10:45am EDT

Aligning Strengths to Opportunities: A Process for Personalizing Work-Based Learning 552 ABBethany Orban Chew • Cindy Schluckebier From Connection to Collaboration: Building Business Partnerships That Last 555 ABStacey Turner From Start-Up to Standout: Building a Sustainable District-Wide Internship Program 550 ABDr. Ni\'Shawn L. Stovall 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