Name: Work Based Learning - Initiating Partnerships & Expanding Access to Students: A Panel Discussion
Start: 2026-06-03T10:40:00-0400
End: 2026-06-03T11:30:00-0400

Work Based Learning - Initiating Partnerships & Expanding Access to Students: A Panel Discussion

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:40am - 11:30am EDT

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The new Indiana diploma requirements greatly expand the need for work-based learning partners. Learn from three school leaders experienced in establishing relationships and agreements with industry partners in suburban and rural settings.

Moderators

Brooke Vollen

Project Coordinator, CELL

Speakers

Jody French

CTE/Work Based Learning Coordinator, Perry Central Jr-Sr High School

Jody French has been an administrator for over 14 years at Perry Central Jr./Sr. High School and is currently serving as CTE Director for her corporation. Her passion is to find ways to provide students with rigorous, authentic learning opportunities that help lead students to a... Read More →

Matt Maple

Principal

Brandon Eakins

CTE Director, Elkhart Area Career Center

Brandon Eakins is the Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) at the Elkhart Area Career Center (EACC). With a Master's in CTE from Purdue University and another in Special Need Education with a focus on Severe Emotional Disabilities from Indiana University South Bend, Brandon... Read More →

Work Based Learning Initiating Partnerships & Expanding Access to Students A Panel Discussion pdf

Wednesday June 3, 2026 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
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Core Principle WBL-Seals, Enrollment
Audience Administrators, Counselors

Indiana Early College Summit 2026

Brooke Vollen

Jody French

Matt Maple

Brandon Eakins

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Indiana Early College Summit 2026

Brooke Vollen

Jody French

Matt Maple

Brandon Eakins

Attendees (20)

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