WEBINARS & RESOURCES │ UPCOMING WEBINARS│ WEBINAR ARCHIVES │ EMPLOYMENT BULLETIN BOARD
Vickie Byrd, AEL Instructor at Literacy KC, Kansas City, MO
(Webinar space is limited to 500 and is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.)
| Webinar Topics | |
|---|---|
| January | Numeracy |
| February | Financial Literacy |
| March | Corrections Education |
| April | Advocacy and Marketing |
| May | Student Leadership |
| June | High School Equivalency |
| July | ESOL and English Language Learners |
| August | College and Career Transition |
| September | Workforce / IET / AEFL Week |
| October | Digital Literacy & Technology |
| November | Differences and Disabilities |
| December | Family Literacy |
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Mobilizing for Adult Education: Responding to the FY26 Budget Threat
PRESENTER
Sharon Bonney
ABSTRACT
The President’s FY26 “Skinny Budget” proposal calls for the complete elimination of federal funding for adult education, putting millions of learners—and the programs that serve them—at risk. While this proposal is unlikely to pass as written, it represents a significant threat to our field and a clear call to action.
Join COABE for an urgent webinar focused on what this budget proposal means, what’s at stake, and—most importantly—how we can mobilize together to protect adult education. We’ll walk through the key details of the proposal, share ready-to-use tools and messages, and outline clear, concrete ways you and your networks can take action now.
Whether you’re a program leader, educator, student, or advocate, your voice matters. Let’s stand united to make sure adult education is heard—and protected.
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Discover the Power of Possibility with IBM SkillsBuild and COABE
GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY
PRESENTER
Stephenie Rittberger, Sharon Bonney, Deloria Pride-Chubbs, and Kiki Huckaby
ABSTRACT
Join us for an engaging and interactive session that will unlock the full potential of the IBM SkillsBuild platform. Explore the value of digital learning badges, career-enhancing opportunities, and the impact of our exclusive partnership with COABE.
We encourage you to bring your learners along—registration can happen right during the session! You’ll gain firsthand insight from a local program that has successfully integrated IBM SkillsBuild, and hear inspiring stories from learners whose lives and careers have been transformed through this innovative initiative.
Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your community with the skills for tomorrow.
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Empowering adult learners with (FREE) eCornell certificates (get the details)
GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY
PRESENTER
Erin Vobornik and Stephanie Boyd
ABSTRACT
Join us for an exciting and informative webinar introducing COABE’s new partnership with eCornell, Cornell University’s external education unit. This session is designed to guide you through the many professional certificate programs now available to adult learners through this unique opportunity.
During the webinar, you’ll learn:
How to enroll in a program through the COABE-eCornell collaboration
What certificate offerings are available and how they align with in-demand career paths
The step-by-step process to earn a respected credential from Cornell University—100% online
Tips for making the most of your experience as an online learner
Whether you’re looking to build new skills, advance your career, or earn a credential from an Ivy League institution, this webinar will help you get started with confidence.
This is your chance to invest in your future—no travel required.