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What Employers and Educators Must Know: Child Labor and WBL Rules | Business and Education Network 26-27 PY Kick-Off

Friday, October 9, 2026 (7:30 AM - 9:00 AM) (PDT)

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Join us for the first convening of the  Business and Education Network (BEN) 2026–2027 program year. Please feel free to bring a guest attendee who may also be interested in this event! 

This event will have both in-person and virtual attendance options.

Meeting highlights:
  • Welcome and introduction to BEN
  • Work-based learning, student worksite, and child labor requirements
  • Questions and discussion
  • Overview of the October 14 Future of Work Summit
  • Introduction to this year’s “Bring a Guest” industry meetings
  • Thurston County Chamber tour
Presenters:
  • Suzanne Dover, Child Labor Specialist, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
  • Christopher Cooke, DOSH Consultation
  • Kari Morgan, OSPI Work-Based Learning
Representatives from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction will help employers and educators understand work-based learning, student worksite, safety, and child labor requirements.

BEN Community Connections & Updates
There will also be an opportunity to briefly introduce yourself and share a little about your organization. Attendees are welcome to provide updates such as upcoming events, helpful resources, organizational news, collaboration opportunities, or requests for support that may benefit the broader BEN network and community.

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The Business & Education Network connects leaders in business with education to better prepare students and create pathways to regional workforce opportunities. This team of people provides support and insight on industry needs of education, and support for the Business2Youth Connect initiatives involving education programs like Math for Life and Find Your Future.

At the Business and Education Network, we also routinely host “Employer Spotlights”. We will continue to invite local educators and businesses to join us and talk about the benefits of the industries that drive our region. We focus on the Career Pathways that the companies or industries offer, and what types of training are required. 

Join our meetings in person or virtually (when available): The Business and Education Network meets on the 2nd Friday of each month from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM.

Thurston County Chamber of Commerce
809 Legion Way SE, 3rd Floor, Ste 305
Olympia, WA 98501 United States
You will receive your Zoom Meeting link upon completion of your registration.
Event Contact
Mia Claire Ong
(360) 357-3362
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Friday, October 9, 2026 (7:30 AM - 9:00 AM) (PDT)
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