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Entrepreneurship is an excellent real-world context for teaching ESL/ABE/IET skills and HSE core academic subjects (English, math, social studies, science) while simultaneously developing workforce-based skills and unleashing individual potential to pursue unique interests, hobbies, and passions in the new Innovation and Gig Economy. Using experiential and adult learning theories plus a field-tested curriculum, Institute participants...
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During the height of COVID-19, COABE and the National Association of State Directors of Adult Education partnered to develop a national campaign to address plummeting enrollments in adult education programs. Fast forward a year, and #MoveAheadWithAdultEd has built awareness for over 5 million potential learners with an average of 370 clicks daily to the campaign website. Additionally,...
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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...
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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...
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The COABE Google Initiative provides leadership and support to local programs and trainers. Submit an application today!
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COABE is embarking on strategic planning and would like your input! Please complete our survey HERE today! Your input will help determine the future of the organization. Learn More
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COABE and Google are partnering to deliver Applied Digital Skills Bootcamps in all 50 states over the next year. The Bootcamps will be held in partnership with COABE’s large group members, which are primarily state associations. Check the schedule here to find out when your state is hosting a boot camp and to save your seat today!...
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FIVE HIGH QUALITY WEBINARS500 SEATS/MAX CAPACITY Session 1: “What is Digital Literacy, G Suite and Google’s Applied Digital Skills?”Date: Thursday, May 23, 2019Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern TimePresented by: Tara ReifsteckRegister for Session 1 >Session 2: “Google’s Applied Digital Skills: Get Started with Lessons”Date: Thursday, May 30, 2019Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern TimePresented by: Tara ReifsteckRegister for Session...
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COABE XPRIZE Code Unlocks a Winning App for Your Learners! You can now enroll your learners into the XPRIZE winning app Learning Upgrade at no cost with the COABE XPRIZE Code 1177 Learners have access to 21 courses including English, math, and GED® / HiSET® prep. You can track the progress of each learner with...
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