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Summer Quarterly News Update

Welcome to a new school year, Work-Based Learning Division Members!

As August unfolds, so does the excitement and energy of a fresh school year. For work-based learning (WBL) coordinators, this season is especially busy as you create meaningful connections between students and their future careers, and between business partners and the workforce of tomorrow. Your dedication and hard work are what make these opportunities possible–thank you for all that you do!

The ACTE WBL Division is already off to a great start after our first webinar on Aug. 22 focused on “Preparing Students for an AI-Infused Workplace.” ACTE WBL Division members can access the recording and resources from this webinar on the WBL Division website soon.

Following the success of the 2024 WBL Conference, we’re already gearing up for the next ACTE National WBL Conference in Bellevue, Washington, happening April 2–4. The call for proposals opens on Sept. 3, so be sure to bookmark the conference website for the latest updates. 

In line with our division strategic plan, the WBL Division is committed to offering more opportunities for connection, support and collaboration. We are excited to continue the WBL Mentoring program again this year, with our first meeting scheduled for Sept.10 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Register here.

Wishing you a successful and inspiring school year!

Best regards,

Jan Jardine

VP, ACTE Work-Based Learning Division

WBL Division News

If you have webinar ideas or would like to be part of a future panel, contact Sapph Espinoza at sapph.espinoza@cobbk12.org

For questions email the Ford NGL team at Info@FordNGL.com

Work-Based Learning Success Story

Catapulting WBL in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Regional Consortium collaborated with Catapult in the 2023–24 academic year to provide regional WBL professional development at scale. Crushing all expectations, 769 regional educators across nine community colleges participated in Catapult’s hybrid WBL masterclass! The entire region was inspired by six WBL leaders coupled with tactical success coaching, a virtual community, reflection discussions, and implementation guidance. Coordinated by ACTE, an external evaluation demonstrated WBL learning gains and increases in WBL confidence among participants. Colleges included: Los Angeles City College, El Camino, Los Angeles Trade Tech, Pasadena Community College, Santa Monica, West Los Angeles College. ACTE members now get a discount on Catapult’s WBL masterclass. To learn more, visit the link below. 

GET INVOLVED WITH THE ACTE WBL DIVISION!

YOU are what makes the WBL Division strong! Consider getting involved with a committee, submitting a presentation proposal, sharing success stories, etc.

Please email Jan Jardine, WBL Division VP, if you are interested.

From ACTE

Don’t Miss the CTE Event of the Year!

Happening this Dec. 4–7 in San Antonio, Texas, ACTE’s CareerTech VISION is the must-attend event for CTE professionals!

• Gather with your peers and grow professionally.
• Learn via hundreds of concurrent high-quality CTE sessions that address the full range of issues facing CTE.
• Ignite your inspiration while you learn from innovative keynote speakers and leaders on our main stage.
• Explore the CareerTech Expo, which features hundreds of exhibits, workshops and demonstrations.
• Kick-start your event experience with pre-conference workshops and tours on focused CTE topics.
• Celebrate the extraordinary contributions of CTE professionals, programs and organizations at the ACTE Awards Gala.

Register by Oct. 13 to take advantage of discounted rates!

Extend Your VISION Experience with Catapult Masterclasses

Join us for a CareerTech VISION special offer! Gain transformative insights and increased support for your programs through Catapult’s masterclasses. Equipping you with the tools to advance career-connected learning and CTE, Catapult makes education relevant for your students. Choose from the following on-demand masterclasses and receive content access for five months. ACTE members who attend VISION will receive a 10% discount on each masterclass!

• Career Readiness
• Employer Partnerships
• Instructional Excellence
• Student Recruitment and Marketing
• Work-based learning

Click the button to learn more and sign up via CareerTech VISION registration.

Calling All Postsecondary CTE Professionals

Join us at ACTE’s Postsecondary CTE Summit, happening Sept. 18–20 in Chicago, Illinois, to address: promising practices and emerging technologies; building community partnerships; the future of teaching and learning in postsecondary CTE; data interpretation, and more! Don’t miss this must-attend event for postsecondary CTE professionals to ensure your students are successful in their educational journeys and beyond!

Boutique Event for CTE Administrators

Join us this Oct. 9–11 in Portland, Oregon, for the Best Practices and Innovations in CTE Conference, from ACTE and the National Council of Local Administrators. This event offers focused content on strengthening the field for CTE administrators of both secondary and postsecondary CTE programs and institutions. Check out the program lineup, including keynote speakers, pre-conference workshops and tours!

Deadline to Submit Applications for ACTE’s Leadership Programs

Apply by Sept. 30

ACTE’s premier leadership programs provide CTE professionals opportunities to enhance their leadership potential through the following three yearlong programs.

• ACTE National Leadership Fellowship: Fellows will receive a $1,500 stipend and complimentary registration to ACTE’s CareerTech VISION and National Policy Seminar.

• NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Fellowship: This nationally recognized program is now a registration-based initiative. Registration fees for accepted applicants will be $3,000 (not including lodging or travel for in-person events).

• IAED Mentorship Program, sponsored by IMAGO: Participants will receive complimentary registration to ACTE’s CareerTech VISION and free access to IMAGO’s intelligence learning platform content.

The deadline to apply for these leadership programs is Sept. 30.

Affinity Groups to Support You!

This fall, ACTE is launching a series of all-new affinity groups designed to support CTE professionals with common identities, interests or experiences in building community. It is our goal that these groups will serve as platforms on which members engage in mentoring relationships and have discussions aimed at personal and professional growth.

• Asian CTE Professionals
• Black CTE Professionals
• CTE Professionals w/Disabilities
• Hispanic CTE Professionals
• LGBTQ+ CTE Professionals
• Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) CTE Professionals
• Women in CTE Leadership
• Young CTE Professionals (Under 40)

To learn more, contact Candice Mott.