We are pleased to announce that, thanks to generous funding provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, we are able to offer prestigious, national level awards. Nominations are being accepted for the following categories: Outstanding Adult Learner of the Year$10,000 stipend Outstanding Teacher of the Year$10,000 stipend Outstanding Administrator of the Year$10,000 stipend Outstanding Local...Read More

COABE is seeking dynamic leaders to serve on its Board of Directors to help provide leadership for the adult education field. Elected COABE board members meet in person two times per year and serve on various committees and taskforces meeting in-person and via teleconference throughout the year. Read MoreRead More

Apply Today for a Mini Grant to attend the COABE 2021 National Conference 50 mini grants will be awarded.The mini grant will partially defray registration costs by $350 to attend the COABE 2021 National Conference.All mini grant winners must complete a conference evaluation and provide a testimonial after attending the conference.Deadline to apply is 11/15/2020. This...Read More

Amazon is filling 100,000 positions and is looking to the field of Adult Education as a talent pipeline. Adult learners, teachers, career coaches, and workforce developers can learn about job openings at Amazon in your area any of these ways: Go to www.amazon.com/welcomecoabe and type in your zip code.Text STUDENTS to 77088 for current studentsText AMAZON to...Read More

COABE and NASDAE are joining forces to deploy a campaign toolkit for adult educators. The purpose of the campaign toolkit is to provide outreach materials and language to help adult education organizations with proactive tools to communicate the value of adult education and how they can support adult learners during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many state directors...Read More

COABE and IBM are pleased to partner to provide a customized version of the IBM SkillsBuild Platform to the field of adult education. What is SkillsBuild?  IBM SkillsBuild connects adult learners with a curated path of job-focused learning and credentialing, supported by select organizations, such as COABE, that address their specific needs. Overview COABE is collaborating...Read More