WBL LEADERS FORUM
FEBRUARY 3 - 4, 2026
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
EVENT DETAILS
Join us on February 3-4 in Arizona
A convening of an inspiring group of fellow educators, employers, and innovators to collaborate on actionable next steps to expand equitable access to youth work-based learning (WBL).
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Exploration of CareerReady HQ, our newest platform for career-connected learning professionals
- Local student perspectives highlighting how work-based learning has transformed their education and career journey
- Connection and initiation of partnerships through networking and interactive activities
- Interactive discussions around:
- Engaging school systems and employer partners
- Measuring impact and communicating research findings
- Overcoming policy barriers to create scalable solutions
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Exploration of CareerReady HQ, our newest platform for career-connected learning professionals
- Local student perspectives highlighting how work-based learning has transformed their education and career journey
- Connection and initiation of partnerships through networking and interactive activities
- Interactive discussions around:
- Engaging school systems and employer partners
- Measuring impact and communicating research findings
- Overcoming policy barriers to create scalable solutions
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Date & Time
February 3, 2026, 12:00 PM February 4, 2026, 3:00 PM
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Update as of 1/15/2026: The room block at the Hilton is sold out.
Sold Out
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown
15 E Monroe Street
Directions
Recommended Hotel
Springhill Suites Downton Phoenix802 E Van Buren St
Link to Book
LOCATION
DAY 1 | February 3
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)
1601 W. Rambling Way
Mesa, AZ 85201
Directions
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)
1601 W. Rambling Way
Mesa, AZ 85201
Directions
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING
Getting Smart New Pathways Convening: Unbundled
Join this program featuring main stage sessions, up to three concurrent breakout sessions, and a networking reception.
*Transportation will be provided from the Hilton
*Transportation will be provided from the Hilton
Location:
Date & Time:
Monday, February 2
11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Local School Site Tours
Britebound and Getting Smart will offer attendees the opportunity to participate in school site tours. The tour options will include a variety of charter schools, micro schools, and CTE schools. Attendees will sign up for their preferred site in advance of the event. Getting Smart will coordinate bus transportation for all participants, and all tours will conclude at EVIT for lunch to kick off the WBL Leaders Forum.
*Transportation will be provided from the Hilton
*Transportation will be provided from the Hilton
Date & Time
Tuesday, February 3
Morning
Morning
See you soon!
We look forward to hosting you for our second annual WBL Leaders Forum!
Registration for this event has closed. Please reach out to Alicia Yopchick, [email protected] with questions.
Registration for this event has closed. Please reach out to Alicia Yopchick, [email protected] with questions.