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WBL Continuum in Manufacturing

February 16, 2022

Tags: Career Awareness, Career Development Experiences, Career Exploration, I-WIN, Manufacturing / Engineering / Technology / Trades, Team-Based Challenges, Work-Based Learning

Our February 2022 community of practice focused on experiences along the work-based learning continuum in the manufacturing sector. Learn how Ridgewood High School designed manufacturing work-based learning along the continuum, plus an update from the Illinois Manufacturer’s Association on their community efforts and insights for providing meaningful work-based learning experiences.

Presenters include:

Sarah Hartwick, Vice President of Education & Workforce Policy, Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Eric Lasky, Assistant Principal, Ridgewood High School
Lisa Balata, Division Head of Curriculum, Ridgewood High School

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