Presented By: Jennie Mollica and Peter Simon

Apprenticeships will have an important role in training the future workforce.  They enable employers and labor unions (if they’re involved) to define the blend of classroom and on-the-job training that workers need to succeed and grow in their careers.  Apprentices are employed full-time, earning higher wages as they reach learning benchmarks.  How can we ensure that these high-quality training opportunities are accessible to adults who also need foundational skills education?  Adult schools are increasingly partnering with apprenticeships to create entry points that integrate English as a second language, basic math, digital literacy, and other valuable skills.  This webinar will describe ways apprenticeships and adult education providers have partnered successfully and encourage you to consider ways these approaches could be taken in your own community.

Presented By: Olivia DiBiase

Empower your students with the knowledge they need to make smart financial decisions, whether it’s buying a car, financing college, purchasing a home, starting a business, and more. MoneySKILL® is a free, online curriculum to support financial education in your classroom. Join us for an interactive session to explore the platform, see key features in action, and discover how MoneySKILL® can enhance your teaching while benefiting your students. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring engaging, no-cost financial education to your learners!

Presented By: Erin Vobornik, Sharon Bonney, Jenny McCormack-Walker, and Joel Floyd, PhD

Advocacy April is almost here! Join us for a dynamic webinar to learn how you can amplify the impact of adult education throughout April.

You’ll gain practical tools to:

• Engage decision-makers effectively
• Share powerful success stories
• Champion adult learners on a state and national scale

Whether you’re new to advocacy or looking to expand your influence, this session will equip you with actionable steps to strengthen your voice and drive change. Let’s work together to raise awareness and make adult education a national priority!

Presented By: Kim Glenn, Sarah Goldammer, and Steve Schmidt

We all want successful workshops at COABE 2025 but what goes into creating an effective presentation that empowers participants and helps them work more effectively? Find out in this session conducted by both AALPD and COABE. Presenters Kim Glenn, Sarah Goldhammer, and Steve Schmidt will lead this webinar that will provide tools and techniques for delivering your best presentation at COABE 2025!

Presented By: Kristin Hempel, Tadd Wamester, Debra Means-West, and Allie Needham

This 90 minute interactive discussion will highlight innovative service models for supporting Internationally Trained Professionals (ITPs). We will bring together adult education practitioners from Region 1 and beyond who have built ITP-focused programming across sectors (nursing, engineering) and that leverage different funding models. Whether new to this work or scaling existing programs, participants will learn about useful strategies for expanded impact to support ITPs with entering skills-appropriate employment and training. Please join the breakout conversations and the live Q&A!

Presented By: Kim Glenn, Sarah Goldammer, and Steve Schmidt

Are you presenting hybrid (both in person and remote at the same time) at the COABE 2025 Conference? If so, we’ve scheduled a coffee break, an informal session where we can share best practices for hybrid presenting. Come with your questions and presentation tips so you can present with confidence at COABE 2025!

Presented By: Erin Vobornik, Christine Valdez, Laura Porfirio, Arnold Montiel and Kristin Hempel

The Students as Leaders Summit (March 31, 2025) offers adult learners an opportunity to engage in a free hybrid learning experience where they will learn how to foster student leadership in their local programs. Learn how to foster virtual participation for all adult learners in your program to ensure that they do not miss out on this once-a-year opportunity for networking, connection, and learning!