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After graduating from the COABE Online Entrepreneurship Institute, Lynn Thompson and her team at the International Institute of Minnesota (IIM) created an 8-week entrepreneurship course for immigrants with a 98% pass rate on the U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification Examination. Join us to learn how IIM integrates English language learning with entrepreneurial concepts while supporting immigrants' small business interests. Hear from students who recently completed the course and successfully started businesses. The IIM funding model and strategies for connecting immigrants to U.S. business resources will also be shared. Registration is now open for the COABE Online Entrepreneurship Institute PART B Business Plan that starts January 19, 2026. Part B can be completed before or without completing Part A. Details linked here: https://www.coabe.org/entrepreneurship-institute. Original webinar date: December 16, 2025 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/99DyicD9N8U
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This webinar will dive into expanding the age range for PACT Time® activities by discovering a variety of experiences for children and parents of all ages. Most PACT Time resources that are available are focused on early childhood (0-8), but family literacy programming can serve families with children of any age and PACT Time activities need to reflect the age of those children. Join NCFL as we review available resources and dream up new ones! Original webinar date: December 12, 2025 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/t7WyRWSXgVE
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Adult education programs are uniquely positioned to serve as a powerful talent pipeline for today’s employers. By equipping learners with industry-relevant skills and providing onsite training—such as English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction directly at the workplace—adult education strengthens businesses while opening doors for workers to advance. In this webinar, we’ll explore practical strategies for building effective partnerships between employers and adult education programs. Featuring insights from Bryan Seck, former Kawasaki executive and now Executive Director of Lincoln Literacy in Nebraska, participants will learn how collaboration can address workforce shortages, enhance retention, and create opportunities for learners. This webinar draws on lessons from COABE’s Invest in the Midwest tour, offering both inspiration and actionable ideas for programs looking to engage employers as partners in workforce development. Original webinar date: December 2, 2025 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/5XFUZ8amxKQ
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Recent research reveals new insights about what small businesses are looking for when they hire -- and adult educators can use this information to advocate for our field. Join us for a lively, practical conversation and find out what 75 small companies had to say about skills and credentials. Then learn how YOU can use this information advocate for adult education. Bring your questions! Original webinar date: November 19, 2025 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/h01PcRp_fcI
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With each paycheck you are presented with a series of choices, Five Choices to be exact that we will identify as "Money Buckets." In this interactive webinar attendees will break down their paycheck so that each dollar has a job. Identifying the jobs is the start, but we will also be creating a system where you have the accounts and operations to find success! Original webinar date: November 13, 2025 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/Fbw7QB4ZO9A
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Participants will learn how to teach through triggers and traumas—yours and your students'—to lead students to academic success. Research shows that past and present trauma affects our ability to learn and teach effectively. This webinar will present an accessible understanding of how the brain functions when under stress and how to regulate before you react. This knowledge combined with practical, transferable skills will improve learning, instruction, test-taking, and quality of life. Original webinar date: November 7, 2025 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/qfWGJ7KxvOQ
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Adult education is essential for personal growth, community strength, and the nation’s hidden talent pipeline. Join COABE and our public policy partners for a timely policy update and a conversation on how adult education and workforce advocates can amplify impact by advocating together. We’ll explore current policy dynamics, highlight opportunities for strategic partnerships, and share ways to advance adult education while staying true to the field’s full mission. This webinar is designed for educators, program leaders, and advocates who want to make their collective voice count without narrowing the purpose of adult education. Original webinar date: October 28, 2025 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/DF6XxieVbw8
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We DID it—and we’re just getting started! Digital Inclusion Day (DID) kicks off a nationwide day celebrating the power of technology to transform adult education and open new doors for learners. This kickoff session spotlights funding opportunities that fuel digital equity for your local program and learners and showcases innovative education practices that equip every adult with the skills to succeed in a connected world. By breaking down barriers to access and accelerating transformation, DID reminds us that when we invest in digital inclusion, we invest in brighter futures for learners, families, and communities.