Community of Practice Event
Join school leaders, educators, and employers for a half-day event focused on building more and better pathways for students. Explore how AI is reshaping the workforce, hear from regional and state leaders, and engage in conversations around work-based learning.
Time & Location
Aug 27, 2025, 9:00 AM
Huntingburg, 110 East 14th Street, Huntingburg, IN 47542, USA
About the event
Beyond the Status Quo: Redesigning WBL for Collective Impact
Date: August 27, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST Location: Huntingburg Event Center
Join us for a high-impact, half-day event designed to bring school leaders, employers, and workforce partners together to strengthen and scale Work-Based Learning (WBL) across Southwest Indiana.
This year’s Communities of Practice will explore how schools and employers can build more and better pathways through shared strategy, stronger partnerships, and innovative models that prepare students for the future of work.
Why You Should Attend
Hear from Indiana's decision-makers- Get direct insight from IDOE and Ascend Indiana on the state’s current vision for workforce readiness and education alignment.
Evaluate and enhance your current work- Learn from regional leaders in RAZ32 and COSMOS as they share real examples of scaling WBL, improving durable skills, and responding to the impact of AI on student and workforce needs.
Discover new and innovative models- Explore Profession-Based Learning designed to give students unique, transformative professional skills aligned with their passions and future goals. Through collaborations between schools, businesses and community partners, students are placed in the driver's seat, offering them a robust, purpose driven, real-world career readiness experience.
Agenda Overview:
9:00 AM – Welcome + Opening Remarks
9:15 AM – Indiana’s Vision for Education & Workforce→ Featuring Ron Sandlin, IDOE, and Erica Viar, Ascend Indiana
10:05 AM – 10:50 AM – Breakouts:
Breakout 1: More and Better Pathways→ Join a panel including individuals from COSMOS and RAZ32, with a focus on cross-district and employer collaboration, best practices, and WBL alignment
Breakout 2: Future Workforce Readiness→ Focus on durable skills, AI’s role in the workplace, student placement, and systems-focused team
11:00 AM – Keynote: Innovative Models in Action→ Featuring Professions Based Learning by Corey Mohn, President & Executive Director of CAPS Network
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM – Lunch + Facilitated Collaboration & Questions + Extended Opportunities
Who Should Attend:
Employers & HR Managers
Chamber and Workforce Partners
State Leaders & Representatives
Superintendents & Principals
WBL Coordinators & CTE Leaders
Lead Teachers & Pathway Instructors
Community and Higher Ed Leaders
*We recommend bringing a team to benefit from our breakout sessions.
Registration Information:
Please complete the Registration form to secure your spot.
Registration: $75
Space is limited and registration is required.
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