Jan 6, 2026
34
min read
Work-Based Learning, Reflections on Past and Future ACTE Conferences, and More with Jan Jardine
Unlock the power of work-based learning from middle school through college with insights from CTE leader Jan Jardine. In this episode of College & Career Readiness Radio, Jan shares how internships, apprenticeships, and CAPS-style industry projects help students test-drive careers, apply calculus and core academics to real engineering challenges, and avoid costly missteps after graduation. She offers practical strategies for rural and under-resourced schools—like treating your own district (IT, nutrition, transportation, HR) as an “industry partner”—and explains why earlier career-connected learning in grades 5–8 is key to building truly effective college and career pathways. If you care about career readiness, CTE pathways, and expanding equitable access to authentic work-based learning, this conversation is a must-listen for principals, counselors, and district leaders.
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