EASTCONN Adult Ed

BIG NEWS! @RussVought45 just informed me that the @usedgov is releasing crucial funds to states that support after school and summer education programs. This is in direct response to a letter I led my @SenateGOP colleagues on earlier this week! More information on the letter below:

73% of learners entering our federally funded #adulteducation programs with the goal of getting their diploma received their diplomas and met their goals! #ROI #COABEontheHill2024 #AdultEdLiteracyWeek #AEFL2024

Low-skilled adults are 2x more likely to be unemployed; 3x more likely to be in poverty; 4x more likely to be in poor health; 8x more likely to be incarcerated. Adult Ed breaks poverty cycles & creates stronger communities. #ROI #COABEontheHill2024 #AdultEdLiteracyWeek #AEFL2024

79,000 educators in 2,000+ local programs work with 1.5million #adultlearners nationwide providing #numeracy, #literacy, #digitalliteracy, #workforcereadiness, and high school diplomas! #fundus #COABEontheHill2024 #AdultEdLiteracyWeek #AEFL2024

28 million adults lack basic digital skills and yet most are using computers every day. We need funding for #wifi and #devices for adult learners that want to #reskill and #upskill for the #workforce. #COABEontheHill2024 #AdultEdLiteracyWeek #AEFL2024

Adult Education promotes #racialequity as 74% of our #adultlearners are people of color. Adult Education provides a hand up and out of #poverty and into #family sustaining wages. #COABEontheHill2024 #AdultEdLiteracyWeek #AEFL2024

For every 400k adults who earn a high school diploma, the economy gains $2.5 billion back in taxes and reduced expenses. That’s $6,250 per person! #economiccatalyst #ROI #COABEontheHill2024 #AdultEdLiteracyWeek #AEFL2024

In five years, nearly 80 percent of all job openings will require more than a high school degree. Adult education provides a significant opportunity to bridge the workforce supply-and-demand gap. #COABEontheHill2024 #AdultEdLiteracyWeek #AEFL2024

73% of learners entering our federally funded #adulteducation programs with the goal of getting their diploma received their diplomas and met their goals! #ROI #COABEontheHill2024 #AdultEdLiteracyWeek #AEFL2024

Our #adulteducation programs work with #employers and Title II partners to provide #workforce readiness skills to help #adultlearners access good jobs! #COABEontheHill2024 #AdultEdLiteracyWeek #AEFL2024

COABE's partnership with Google has launched the Google Scholar Program! So excited to see these amazing learners #upskill and their grow their career opportunities! @COABEHQ @Google #AdultEducation #Reskill #EducateAndElevate

Of the 43 million U.S. job postings surveyed, the average required 8 digital skills. We must equip adult learners with the skills that they need to work and contribute to the economy. #BreakTheDivide #AdultEducation #Workforce #DigitalEquity #DigitalInclusion #SkillsGap #COABE

Watch yesterday's "Advocacy & Awareness" session and take part in #COABE's Digital Equity Survey today! See our initial survey results below. Watch Session: lnkd.in/dgwGj-md Initial Survey Results: lnkd.in/diHmMupt Take the Survey: lnkd.in/dy3XzUPe

NEW this FRIDAY! Beyond the AEL Tradition: Where Do We Go From Here? Presenter: Jacqueline Aguilera Learn how to expand the AEL tradition to include digital skills necessary for everyday life. Register now: tinyurl.com/mw5u2ver #AdultEd #ElevateDigitalEquity #BreakTheDivide

Meet Sarina Lirette, a member of #COABE's Digital Change Agent network. Watch the video to hear Sarina share why she is engaged in this important work on behalf of her state. Watch the video: tinyurl.com/bde6rb78 #AgentsOfChange #ElevateDigitalEquity #BreakTheDivide

Meet Elaine Roberts, the director of ESOL programming for Catholic Charities, who has become a Digital Change Agent for #COABE! Watch her video, and become a Digital Change Agent today! Description: tinyurl.com/3db8h3sa Apply: tinyurl.com/5db7ckyb #ElevateDigitalEquity

Adult learners want to have the digital skills needed to get an education, find jobs, earn work credentials, access telehealth services, and participate in online banking and other financial tasks. #BreakTheDivide #AdultEducation #DigitalEquity #DigitalInclusion #SkilsGap #COABE

>90% of jobs require digital skills, yet 1/3 of workers lack what they need to enter & thrive. This divide disproportionately impacts workers of color, low-income individuals, & rural residents. #BreakTheDivide #AdultEducation #DigitalEquity #DigitalInclusion #SkillsGap

Due to the lack of opportunities to learn & practice digital skills, the skills gap is larger for older learners & people in poverty & with limited English proficiency. We must #BreakTheDivide. #AdultEducation #DigitalEquity #DigitalInclusion #RacialEquity #ELL #COABE

Digital equity is a necessity to participate in modern life. This includes reliable access to devices & wifi. The #DigitalDivide prevents adult learners from achieving personal & professional goals. #BreakTheDivide #AdultEducation #DigitalEquity #DigitalInclusion #Access #COABE