I-WIN Events

Regional Team-Based Challenges

May 9, 2023

Tags: Community Networks, I-WIN, Work-Based Learning

On May 9, 2023, leaders from Ridgewood High School with Triton College, Waubonsee Community College, and Elgin Community College shared best practices and lessons learned from their experiences hosting regional team-based challenges in education, manufacturing, and health sciences.

Download the presentation

About I-WIN

The Illinois Work-Based Learning Innovation Network (I-WIN) is designed to:

Highlight and explore innovative models for work-based learning with a current focus on virtual opportunities.
Engage in conversations on creating sustainable, high-quality models that provide broader and more equitable access to work-based learning, building social capital for Black and Latinx students.
Build connections among communities to offer best practices, learnings, and resources.
Identify needs for state policy changes or support systems.

More Events

May 18, 2023

Performance-Based Assessment Showcase

At the Performance-Based Assessment Design Cohort Showcase on May 18, 2023, we were able to hear the teachers talk about their projects and the process of creating them, and see up close how performance-based assessments can be used across disciplines and with students from a range of backgrounds with a variety of characteristics.

Event Details »

April 19, 2023

Using Badging to Support Math Innovation

Illinois Math Badging Initiative pilot sites showcased their plans for using badges, demonstrating the flexibility of the badges and incredibly thoughtful ways of employing them.

Event Details »

May 23, 2023

Supporting Young Women in Manufacturing

On Tuesday, May 23, 10–11 a.m., learn about best practices, community models, and resources for supporting young women to pursue experiences in manufacturing. This session will also share insights and feedback gathered from female high school and college students on what they want to see in these efforts.

Event Details »

April 27, 2023

CDE Model: School-Based Enterprises

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.

Event Details »

March 27, 2023

Introduction to IMA Scholarship for Manufacturing Pathway Students

Find out how your school district or college can support manufacturing pathway students in applying for a new scholarship.

Event Details »

February 27, 2023

Learning with Robotics Webinar: Our Adults Are Good, But Our Kids Are Great

Are you looking for ways to integrate robotics into your broader goals for student learning? Robotics is a machine that will build the people who will change the world and our future for the better.

Event Details »

March 8, 2023

Accelerating Equitable Success: The 2023 Success Network Conference

Celebrating the Illinois Education and Career Success Network's tenth anniversary, join us at the annual conference to be equipped and inspired to advance equitable postsecondary attainment across Illinois.

Event Details »

December 14, 2022
10:00 am

Onboarding and Supporting Employer Partners

Learn how the Valley Education for Employment System (VALEES) is engaging employers in their region to be prepared to host and support young people in work-based learning opportunities, including internships.

Event Details »

November 17, 2022

Health Sciences Career Exploration Event Showcase

Learn from three Illinois communities that piloted a multigenerational Health Sciences Career Exploration event this past year. These events were designed to provide information on education and career opportunities for both students and families.

Event Details »

Connect

Subscribe

Receive EdSystems’ newsletter and event invitations

© 2023 Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University. All rights reserved.