COABE CEO

By strengthening the link between education & workforce, we provide more students with opportunities for career-connected learning & pathways to career success. Learn how we're raising the bar for students in career & technical education: ed.gov/raisethebar/po… #AEFLWeek

@ShakettaDanez and I enjoyed attending the Financial Literacy Symposium hosted by the @JumpStart1995! Thank you to @SenatorTimScott and @SenJackReed for your leadership and support of this critical work! #AdultEducation #COABE #FinancialLiteracy @COABEHQ

@LeahRemini @NYUSPS @nyuniversity CONGRATULATIONS! What an accomplishment! Did you utilize an adult education provider to get your high school diploma before heading to college?

Three years ago, I embarked on a terrifying journey: becoming a college student at the age of 50 after only having an 8th-grade education and spending 35 years in a totalitarian cult. After three years of hard work, long nights, tears, and wanting to give up so many times, I have earned an associate's degree from NYU. I'm now working on my bachelor's degree. I desperately wanted a higher education for many years but didn't move forward because I feared I was not smart enough. Even though I had managed to leave Scientology, three decades of brainwashing still gripped my mind. I feel so grateful to have gotten the support I needed from my family and friends, including my mom, my step-father George, my sisters Nicole and Shannon, my husband Angelo, and most of all, my little nugget, my daughter Sofia. So many of you have gotten me through the most challenging times. I have read many of your comments and drawn inspiration from them. I couldn't have done this without the support of my therapist, who provided the support and tools that prevented me from giving up early on. Thank you to the professors and staff at NYU and my amazing tutor. I know I am in a position of privilege that has offered me the flexibility to do this. But over the past three years, I've heard from thousands of people, especially women, who have decided to take the leap at an older age and get their GED or pursue a college education. Whether a cult used to control your life, you have a full-time job as a stay-at-home parent, or full-time job(s) outside of the home, it's never too late to continue your education and pursue what you have always wanted to achieve for yourself!

#COABE is celebrating #25Years, and it wouldn't be the same without you! Record your favorite memory of COABE and we will play it at our #COABE2024 celebration! lnkd.in/eQGSMXw8 #AdultEducation #Advocacy #Memories

@ScienceYael How inspirational! I would love to connect to showcase your success for other GED grads. My email is sharonmbonney@coabe.org.

9 years ago I failed to graduate highschool, had yet to get my GED, 3 therapists had given up on me, & the general consensus was that joining the military MIGHT give me a chance. I feel so lucky to be where I am today - a “rising star” in neuroscience. See you soon, Utah!

The Adult Education WORKS Act (H.R. 5987) will give more opportunities to adult learners, strengthen our nation’s economy and increase our global competitiveness. @Representative please support the Adult Education WORKS Act introduced by @RepLucyMcBath! @COABEHQ

The Adult Education WORKS Act (S. 3075) will give more opportunities to adult learners, strengthen our nation’s economy and increase our global competitiveness. @Senator please support the Adult Education WORKS Act introduced by @SenJackReed and @SenToddYoung! @COABEHQ

@RepLucyMcBath, thank you for introducing the Adult Education WORKS Act, which will give more opportunities to adult learners, strengthen our nation’s economy and increase our global competitiveness! @COABEHQ @ShakettaDanez

@SenJackReed and @SenToddYoung, thank you for introducing the Adult Education WORKS Act (S. 3075), which will give more opportunities to adult learners, strengthen our nation’s economy and increase our global competitiveness! @COABEHQ @ShakettaDanez

Over 90% of jobs require digital skills, but 1/3 of workers can’t access the foundational digital skills necessary to enter and thrive in today’s jobs. This digital skill divide disproportionately impacts workers of color, low-income individuals, and rural residents. #SkillsGap

@COABEHQ is committed to breaking down silos between business and industry and the field of adult education. We actively look for ways to partner with industry leaders to bring opportunities to our members. Learn more: tinyurl.com/COABENCCER2023 #Research #Industry #AdultEducation

TODAY at 2EST: Instruction Without Boundaries: Six Instructional Strategies for Any Classroom Setting, Presented by Matthew Rhoads, Ed.D. #Toolbox #CriticalThinking #Innovation #Assessment #EdTech #Strategies #DIW2023 #DigitalTools #DigitalSkills #COABE

Social media graphics that you can share! Click into our resources page for more graphics that highlight why we need #Access, #DigitalEquity, and #DigitalInclusion. #COABE #BreakTheDivide #DIW2023 Resources: lnkd.in/en53aExa

Led by State Director and #DigitalChangeAgent for New Hampshire, Sarah Wheeler is helping bring change to New Hampshire! Read the press release: tinyurl.com/NHDCAPressRele… #COABE #BreakTheDivide

On the Ethical Questions of AI in Adult Education Check out the recent blog by Impactful AI Education (written by Ryan Stivers and Joey Lehrman) Registration and course schedule: lnkd.in/evEE4D_u AI Blog Post: lnkd.in/er7bdNRy #AI #AdultEducation #Ethics #DIW2023

During yesterday's "Advocacy and Awareness" session, we discussed COABE's national Digital Equity survey that has been underway for some time.(lnkd.in/eUPZW2wS). We are still collecting input, and would love to hear from you! Take the survey: lnkd.in/eRzsgagR

Today's afternoon session at 2EST, which will be presented by Glenda Lynn Rose, will focus on equipping teachers with strategies to help English language learners develop digital literacy and resilience. #Equip #Teachers #Strategies #ELL #DigitalResilience #DigitalLiteracy

Join us tomorrow morning at 11:00am EST for this webinar: "Designing Digital Tasks for Diverse Adult Learners to Solve Real-World Problems" Register here: coabe.org/digital-inclus… #DigitalSkills #Technology #Numeracy #Literacy #AdultEducation #Essential #BreakTheDivide #COABE

Happy #DIW2023! Our partners at @walmart have committed to #digitalinclusion in the workplace by providing associates with high-quality digital tools and the skills to use them. Learn more about private sector commitments to digital skills! nationalskillscoalition.org/digital-skills… @BLU4WP

#DigitalEquity #DigitalInclusion #Access #COABE #BreakTheDivide #Broadband