I-WIN Roundtable: Developing Regional Employer Partnerships

This roundtable discussion focused on building regional partnerships with employer partners to ensure all students from local schools have equitable access to work-based learning. The session brought together educators, administrators, and partnership coordinators to:

  • Share insights and challenges in managing employer relationships across schools.
  • Explore strategies for equitable student access to work-based learning.
  • Discuss tools and models for sustainable regional coordination.

I-WIN roundtable discussions allow for peer learning between work-based learning practitioners as participants share challenges, successes, and best practices in a supportive community of practice.

About I-WIN

The Illinois Work-Based Learning Innovation Network is designed for K-12 school districts, postsecondary institutions, employers, and community-based organizations across Illinois to share learnings about innovative, scalable, and high-quality work-based learning models.