Upcoming Webinars

Professional development webinars are one of the premier benefits that are available to COABE members free of charge. New this year, the 2023 webinar schedule will feature “best of the best” live interactive sessions delivered by expert presenters on high impact topics.
“Your webinars have provided teaching tools we will use well beyond this pandemic crisis. Thank you for showing us a greater and better way to teach! Keep them coming…Please!”

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.)

Upcoming Webinars

July, 2024

DATE
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
2:00 PM EST
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TITLE
Case Management for ITP Students: A Tiered Approach for Multi-Level Participants

GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY

PRESENTERS
Kerri Rhodes

ABSTRACT
Internationally Trained Professionals as a subset of English Language Learners have specialized needs compared with the generalized population. Providers can start to serve these individuals where they are through case management by providing customized advising, career exploration, workplace preparation, digital skills, document translation and evaluation along with other intensive services. 

DATE
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
2:00 PM EST
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TITLE
IELCE in Action: Preparing Adult Multilingual Learners for High-Demand Machining Jobs

PRESENTERS
Erica Witsell

ABSTRACT
Designing an Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) program can be daunting. Learn how Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College’s Workforce Preparation and Introduction to Machining program is preparing multilingual language learners for entry-level employment in the high-demand field of machining. This engaging, visual-rich webinar will provide an overview of a successful IELCE program, including program design, recruiting, onboarding, and employer partnering.

August, 2024

DATE
Tuesday, August 6th, 2024
2:00 PM EST
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TITLE
Improving Adult Learners’ Attitudes and Odds for Workplace Success

PRESENTERS
Greg Stultz and Dan Helms

ABSTRACT
Participate in thought-provoking discussion and activities that introduce habits, skills, and strategies your students need to get a job and succeed. Discover how you can incorporate activities like these in your classroom to equip your students for the workplace.

DATE
Monday, August 19th, 2024
2:00 PM EST
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TITLE
Setting the GPS: Creating a Career Success Focused Webinar Series for Adult Learners

GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY

PRESENTERS
Dr. Sophia Alston

ABSTRACT
Come learn how to design and implement a webinar series for your adult learners ready to enter and re-enter the workforce. This webinar will explore salient topics and formats as well as ways to evaluate the impact of this professional development opportunity. Help your adult learners learn how to navigate towards success in their positions.