Adult Learner* – Free* Adult learner encompasses alumni of adult ed programs (up to 5 years from graduation) and current students receiving services as follows: High School equivalency, ESL, digital skills, and workforce readiness skills delivered by a COABE affiliated local program.
Discover an exciting day of connection, inspiration, and peer-led insights at COABE’s Adult Learner Summit. This event is designed for adult learners like you, by fellow adult learners.
Participate in meaningful networking opportunities, gain valuable perspectives from engaging sessions, and hear firsthand success stories from those who’ve navigated the same path.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enrich your learning journey. Mark your calendar and be a part of this transformative experience! #AdultLearnerSummit #EmpowerYourJourney
My name is Gina. I am an adult learner attending Lehman College in New York. I recently received my High School Equivalency Diploma this year. I am looking forward to starting the fall semester of 2023 as an undergraduate student.
My experience presenting in the conference was empowering. I felt welcomed and supported, my confidence has amplified. I felt the sense of Community working together to build one another, striving for opportunities and improvement.
All times listed in Central Time. Adult Learner attendees get free tickets to all ticketed events.onday, March 31, 2025
| Monday, March 31, 2025 | |
| 07:00am – 05:00pm CT | Attendee Registration |
| 07:30am – 08:001m CT | Breakfast for Adult Learners |
| 08:00am – 09:10am CT | Session 1: Welcome & COABE Orientation |
| 09:30am – 10:50am CT | General Session – Jedidiah Collins & Rebecca Contreras |
| 10:50am – 11:50am CT | Exhibits Grand Opening / Snack Break |
| 11:50am – 01:00pm CT | Session 2: Leadership in Your Program and Beyond |
| 01:00pm – 02:00pm CT | Adult Learner Lunch & Learn Session – Jedidiah Collins |
| 02:00pm – 03:10pm CT | Session 3: Breaking Through Barriers – Rebecca Contreras |
| 03:10pm – 03:50pm CT | Exhibit Hall / Snack Break |
| 03:50pm – 05:00pm CT | Session 4: Growing Your Network & Advancing Your Career Using Social Media |
| 07:00pm – 09:00pm CT | President’s Welcome Reception – Ticketed Event |
| Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | |
| 7:00am – 8:00am CT | Regional Meeting Breakfast – Ticketed Event |
| 08:00am – 05:00pm CT | Registration |
| 08:00am – 05:00pm CT | Exhibit Area Open |
| 08:00am – 09:10am CT | Ambassador Training for Adult Learners – Part 1 |
| 09:30am – 10:50am CT | General Session |
| 10:50am – 11:50am CT | Exhibit Hall / Snack Break |
| 11:50am – 01:00pm CT | Ambassador Training for Adult Learners – Part 2 |
| 01:00pm – 02:00pm CT | Lunch – on your own |
| 02:00pm – 03:10pm CT | Ambassador Facilitator Training – Part 1 |
| 03:10pm – 03:50pm CT | Exhibit Hall / Snack Break |
| 03:50pm – 05:00pm CT | Ambassador Facilitator Training – Part 2 |
| 06:00pm – 09:00pm CT | Offsite Event – Ticketed Event |
| Wednesday, April 2025 | |
| 07:00am – 07:40am CT | Onsite Presenter Training |
| 08:00am – 10:00am CT | Registration |
| 08:00am – 02:00pm CT | Exhibit Area Open |
| 08:00am – 09:10am CT | Students as Leaders Session 1 |
| 09:30am – 10:50am CT | Closing General Session |
| 10:50am – 11:20am CT | Exhibit Hall / Snack Break |
| 11:20am – 12:30pm CT | Students as Leaders Session 2 |
| 12:30pm – 01:30pm CT | Lunch Break – on your own |
| 01:30pm – 02:40pm CT | Students as Leaders Session 3 |
| 02:00pm – 03:00pm CT | Exhibitor Breakdown |
| 03:00pm – 04:10pm CT | Students as Leaders Session 4 |