Events
Career Development Experience Toolkit Overview
Join us for a guided introduction to the resources and insights on implementing high-quality career development experiences in this free webinar.
May 28, 2025
Join us for a guided introduction to the resources and insights on implementing high-quality career development experiences in this free webinar.
On February 19, 2025, practitioners gathered to discuss challenges, successes, and best practices in navigating work-based learning legalities and logistics, particularly for students under age 18.
Cherry Creek School District and Naperville Community Unit School District 203 shared how they implement in-house internship opportunities for high school students.
The I-WIN community discussed the challenges, successes, and best practices in offering in-house work-based learning opportunities.
Fulton High School hosted the I-WIN community for an in-person tour of the Steamer Suite, a rentable event space that doubles as an in-house work-based learning opportunity for culinary arts, business, industrial arts, and media publications pathway students.
Join the I-WIN community on December 17, 2024, to discuss systems and processes to support work-based learning holistically.
Valley View School District is taking work-based learning to the next level with three exciting new initiatives. On November 14, 2024, I-WIN showcased how the district is deepening their understanding of and support for stakeholders while increasing career development experiences.
At an informal roundtable on building and strengthening employer partnerships, the I-WIN community shared insights, resources, and best practices with fellow work-based learning practitioners.
I-WIN made an in-person site visit to CareerSpark, an annual interactive career exploration event for 8th grade students in the Peoria region.
On September 10, 2024, I-WIN shared new resources to support work-based learning practitioners in designing career exploration activities and embedding essential employability competencies.
On September 3, 2024, I-WIN provided an introduction to work-based learning fundamentals. Better understand the resources and communities available to support work-based learning practitioners.
On May 29, 2024, I-WIN discussed insights, best practices, and resources to address challenges to providing credit and teacher allocations for internships.
On May 20, 2024, two students presented insights on their paid micro-internship exploring math beyond the classroom setting. We also provided an overview of the general micro-internship model.
How can we ensure high quality, continuous improvement, and equity in work-based learning opportunities? On April 29, 2024, our statewide advisory group shared insights from a new resource for stakeholders, now open for public comment.
Join us on April 16 for an engaging virtual workshop designed for those who design and implement work-based learning efforts and are eager to explore the world of AI tools!
On April 4, 2024, work-based learning leaders gathered virtually for a discussion to share insights, best practices, and resources to address challenges related to student recruitment for job shadows.
On March 18, 2024, two Illinois communities shared how they are supporting high school students in career development experiences, including internships and apprenticeships, in manufacturing.
On February 21, 2024, North Kansas City Schools shared their approach to ensuring a comprehensive and effective professional learning experience for students at every grade level, including the establishment of leadership structures and councils, operational and communication/tracking systems, teacher supports, and innovative opportunities for business-industry collaboration.
On February 8, 2024, I-WIN hosted its second session in an ongoing discussion of leveraging AI in work-based learning. Margaret Janke from the Wilco Area Career Center shared how they are utilizing diverse AI tools in crafting materials, designing experiences, and enhancing student engagement within the context of work-based learning.
On December 5, 2023, work-based learning leaders discussed how to use ChatGPT to prompt innovative solutions, including hands-on time to generate new resources.
On November 8, 2023, communities shared how they are working with their school’s master scheduling team on flexible options to incorporate professional learning experiences.
On September 19, 2023, the Iowa Department of Education shared strategies for integrating work-based learning within coursework and tracking the activities.
On May 23, 2023, we shared best practices, community models, and resources for supporting young women to pursue experiences in manufacturing. This session also shared insights and feedback gathered from female high school and college students on what they want to see in these efforts.
On May 9, 2023, leaders from Ridgewood High School, Triton College, Waubonsee Community College, and Elgin Community College shared how they are hosting regional team-based challenges in education, manufacturing, and health sciences.
On April 27, 2023, Collinsville Area Vocational Center shared how it facilitates Career Development Experiences through school-based enterprise models in building trades, auto mechanics, food service, education, and health sciences.
On December 14, 2022, Valley Education for Employment System shared how it is engaging employers in their region to be prepared to host and support young people in work-based learning opportunities, including internships.
On November 17, 2022, we showcased three Illinois communities that piloted a multigenerational Health Sciences Career Exploration event: Greater Joliet Area YMCA, Rush Education and Career Hub, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
On November 2, 2022, Liz Rush of Clairemont High School in San Diego, California, shared the school’s continuum of work-based learning, including a mentor program and internship opportunities available to students.
The Facilitation Guide supports communities through the process of creating and maintaining successful Career Development Experiences.
On July 18, 2022, we heard from District 214 about its work-based learning continuum for the business sector.
On June 27, 2022, leaders from California-based Climate Action Pathways for Schools shared their model for inspiring and implementing climate education programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while saving money for school districts.
On March 22, 2022, Science Olympiad shared how they work with industry and school partners to support and design opportunities in IT.
On February 16, 2022, we shared experiences along the work-based learning continuum in the manufacturing sector, with guest presenters from Ridgewood High School and the Illinois Manufacturer’s Association.
On November 16, 2021, we focused on experiences along the work-based learning continuum in the education sector with guests from the Southern Illinois Future Teachers Coalition and Educators Rising.
On September 20, 2021, we shared experiences along the work-based learning continuum in the health sciences sector, with guests from Whiteside Area Career Center, District 211, and Danville Area Community College.
In summer 2021, we hosted a three-part workshop series for designing career exploration, team-based challenges, and career development experiences.
On May 25, 2021, the Mayor’s Employer Advisory Council in Evanston and North Chicago Community High School shared their processes to shift typically in-person work-based learning events to fully virtual opportunities.
On April 20, 2021, Alignment Rockford and Chicago Public Schools shared how they engage with partners who host work-based learning experiences including recruitment, ongoing support, and celebration of their partnerships.
On March 9, 2021, we shared lessons and insights from the Great Lakes College and Career Pathways Partnership and reviewed emerging ISBE expectations for reporting related to the College and Career Readiness Indicator, the College and Career Pathways Endorsement, and Perkins.
On January 21, 2021, we reviewed the Brookings report on how work-based learning can advance equity and opportunity, and heard from Here to Here on the value and impact of work-based learning to address educational equity and opportunity gaps.
On December 1, 2020, we shared an overview of career development experiences and heard from BJC Healthcare and Woodruff Career & Technical Center.
On October 28, 2020, we launched I-WIN with an overview of work-based learning plus guest speakers from Career Connect Washington, GCAMP, and Science Olympiad shared experiences and resources.
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