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Best Practices for CTE Administrators Conference 2026
Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Work-based learning has expanded rapidly — but growth alone doesn’t equal impact. In too many systems, success is measured by placements, hours logged, or participation counts while the real question goes unanswered: Are we actually designing opportunity, or just arranging experiences?


This session challenges administrators to rethink WBL as an ecosystem, not a collection of individual placements. Participants will explore how intentional design, aligned partnerships, and system-level thinking transform WBL from activity-driven programs into strategic drivers of student growth, talent development, and community connection.


Placements are easy to count. Opportunity must be designed.
Speakers
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Kristy Volesky

Founder and Principal Consultant, Volesky Consulting
Kristy Volesky brings deep experience across education, government, and business partnerships, helping schools, businesses, and communities move from ideas to action through bold vision, strategic alignment, and collective impact.
A national thought leader in systems-level collaboration, Kristy has worked with schools, colleges, organizations, and state agencies across the country to strengthen connections between education, business, and the community. Her work centers on aligning local and regional efforts
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Colorado Ballroom

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