Jan Jardine
ACTE WBL Division Vice President
Provo CAPS Director & District WBL Coordinator Provo, Utah
Meet Jan JardineMembers of the Work-Based Learning Division are professionals working to provide students with authentic learning experiences in business and industry. These professionals are educators, counselors, and school-to-work/work-based learning coordinators. Members of this division involve students in experiences on all levels of the work-based learning continuum.
This division provides guidance and resources in offering quality work-based learning experiences for students, as outlined under the work-based learning element within the ACTE High Quality Framework. This division can also assist those in states that choose to report on work-based learning for the new Perkins program quality indicator or in other state accountability systems to strengthen their student outcomes.
Resources
Take advantage of the resources and recorded video sessions offered exclusively to members. Be sure to log in for access.
Other Resources
New! Join the WBL Community of Practice
The Community of Practice for WBL professionals is dedicated to advancing the professional learning and success of all CTE educators involved in the creation and execution of WBL activities. This group aims to address unique challenges of creating and managing WBL from both industry and educator perspectives and to celebrate achievements by providing a platform for networking, mentorship and professional development. Through these efforts, the group seeks to empower all WBL professionals, enhance their career growth, and contribute to an effective educator community.
Membership is open ONLY to active ACTE members. Membership will be confirmed before a request for joining a group is approved. To join, visit https://www.careeredlounge.com/pg/groups/7845705/workbased-learning-community-of-practice/, click on “Sign-in” in the upper right of the screen and sign in with your ACTE account information. Then click “Request Membership” to join! Your request will be approved within 10 business days.
2025 YouScience Brightpath Work Based Learning Professional of the Year Award
The 2025 YouScience Brightpath Work Based Learning Professional of the Year Award recognizes the WBL professionals that have demonstrated overall contribution to student success through community engagement, leadership roles, student organizations, WBL classroom innovations, and WBL advocacy. All candidates must serve as a Work Based Learning Professional at the time of initial nomination. Candidates must be members of the national ACTE – WBL Section by December 9 to be considered.
WBL Professional of the Year Award – Download Press Release & Social Posts
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| 2025 Winner Mindi Heitland |
2025 Winer Michelle McClintic |
2024 Winner Susan Leon |
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| 2023 Winner Chadwick Vail |
2022 Winner Tony Trapp |
2021 Winner Melissa (Missy) Spielman |
2024-2025 WBL Division Zoom Calls
August 22, 2024 - Preparing Students for an AI Workplace
September 19, 2024 - Advocacy as a Catalyst for Program Sustainability
October 17, 2024 - WBL Resource Sharing - No Tricks, Only Tips & Treats!
November 21, 2024 - Advocacy Part II: Bringing WBL Ideas to Action
January 23, 2025 - Maximizing Your Advisory Board's Impact
February 20, 2025 - WBL for All: Support for Special Needs & Related Services
March 20, 2025 - Strengthening Industry Buy-In
May 1, 2025 - Virtual Internships: How-To Ideas & Tips
FY23 WBL Division Zoom Calls
March 7 at 3 pm ET.
May 24 at 3 pm ET
THURSDAY, MARCH 9TH
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11TH
AGENDA | ZOOM RECORDING | CHAT | PRESENTATION
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH
AGENDA | ZOOM RECORDING | CHAT | PRESENTATION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH
AGENDA | ZOOM RECORDING | CHAT | PRESENTATION
Making the case for keeping a strong relevant work-based learning program
WBL- EventFlyer-Advocacy
Shining a light on high quality work-based learning programs
WBL- EventFlyer-CaseStudies
Top 10 Reasons to Join ACTE’s Work-Based Learning
WBL – EventFlyer-Top10
