The COABE 2024 conference will be here before you know it! Make your reservation today at the beautiful Gaylord Opryland hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Book now! Please note: Do not use alternative links which may be sent by phishers and scammers. To book your hotel, please click on the “book now” link above. Booking through COABE...Read More

The pandemic revealed major gaps in basic educational needs such as WiFi and device accessibility for our adult learners who are often already dealing with major barriers to achieving their education and employment goals. COABE is committed to working with legislators, foundations, and the business community to illuminate the needs of the local programs and...Read More

This template can be used to advocate for the consideration of adult education programs and priorities in your state’s Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) proposal. You can find more details and links for commenting in the attached document adopted from the National Skills Coalition. Thank you for your continuous advocacy! Download TemplateRead More

This post aims to outline the ongoing debate surrounding these issues. Since AI is a relatively new technology, there’s no definitive answer or industry-wide agreement on these topics. So our goal here is to provide context as we navigate these questions together.Read More

In this blog post, we’ll provide a step-by-step guide for how to use ChatGPT to create an effective lesson plan and design activities tailored for adult learners.Read More

2022 was an amazing year for #COABE and adult education! We want to thank all of the programs, administrators, teachers and adult learners for their tireless dedication and work.Read More

Online For All: Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) Week of Action  As part of COABE’s ongoing digital equity campaign, we will continue to bring to you new opportunities and initiatives. You can learn more about our campaign (HERE). “Online For All” is a new partnership between Civic Nation and the U.S. Department of Education to help...Read More

The @U.S. Department of Labor Center of Excellence is hosting the webinar, Technical Tips for Convening Stakeholders for Registered Apprenticeship, on June 27th from 12-1 p.m. ET. The webinar will provide technical assistance for Business Services Representatives, Workforce Board staff, and workforce system stakeholders to build an understanding of the process of convening stakeholders to build...Read More

Would you like to present at the 2024 COABE National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee? Get your proposal ready, and prepare to submit it by June 30, 2023. Learn more about presenting at a COABE conference. Additional information and resources can be found on the Presenter Resources page.Read More

Dust, Blood, and Mold: Building Team Commitment and Self-Actualization in the Restoration/Remediation Industry  In this episode serial entrepreneur Maxine Gomez sits down with us to share her insights on building skills, positive engagement, and career growth for team members in the restoration/remediation industry. Whether it is cleaning up dust, blood, or mold, Maxine shares not...Read More