Sessions of 2026 Midwinter Leadership Conference: Joann Bueno
Mrs. Bueno, Joann, PHR
State Apprenticeship Program Director
Arizona Department Of Economic Security
Joann Bueno, PHR, brings nearly two decades of experience in apprenticeships and workforce development, topics with which she is deeply passionate. As a Certified Professional in Human Resources and the current State Apprenticeship Program Director at the Arizona Department of Economic Security’s Workforce Solutions Administration, Joann leads the Arizona Apprenticeship Office in forging strong partnerships with employers, industry leaders, community colleges, CTE districts, and workforce agencies. Through her leadership, she is helping shape Arizona’s workforce landscape by expanding Registered Apprenticeships and opening career pathways, producing highly skilled talent, and strengthening the state’s labor market.
Sessions:
From Potential to Pathways: Preparing Learners for Success in Registered Apprenticeship Programs
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Prescott Resort & Conference Center
Registered Apprenticeship is a proven earn-and-learn model that combines paid, on-the-job training with related technical instruction, leading to a nationally recognized credential and a pathway to sustainable careers. CTE plays a vital role in preparing learners to succeed in these programs. This session will explore how CTE educators, counselors, and program directors can help students move from potential to accessible career pathways by embracing potential-based hiring, which values aptitude, motivation, transferable skills, and relevant real-world experience. We will discuss how to build pre-apprenticeship and readiness pathways that develop both technical and employability skills, and how employer engagement is key to ensuring programs align with real industry needs.
