WIOA

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Illinois enhances transitioning with a focus on integrating career and technical education with adult education. Learn about the Illinois Transitions Academy as we scale-up and sustain the Accelerating Opportunity initiative through ICAPS (Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System). The Academy assists colleges and partnerships with programs related to ICAPS/AO, Bridge, and Programs of Study. ATTACHMENTS: COABE 2015 presentationfinal1

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We all know about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), but what other federal programs might you be able to access? In this session, learn about opportunities to serve people with basic skills needs using support from the U.S. Departments of Transportation, Agriculture, Housing and Urban Development, and more. Go home with ideas for how new partnerships can help you tap into new sources of funding. ATTACHMENTS: Beyond WIOA drawing on other federal resources to help your learners Apr 2016 conference presentation FINAL

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Adult educators have a lot to add to policy conversations, but it can be hard to figure out the best use for your scarce time. In this presentation, National Skills Coalition provides a practical overview of the policy landscape, and numerous examples of how adult educators can weigh in on these important discussions.

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In 2014, Texas transferred the AEFLA program to the Texas Workforce Commission ushering in a new era for adult education and bringing the program in line with student, community and stakeholder demand.  Texas began building a Career Pathway system to serve adult education participants with new  opportunities across the state. Through a tiered design of pathways into postsecondary, integrated education and training, specialized ESL programs for foreign trained professionals, or workplace literacy in partnership with employers, Texas launched a statewide effort to drive increased student success for college and employment outcomes. The Texas state director and career pathway lead outline the strategic model and driving factors in the system transformation.  Detail on the  statewide system design, core program components, models of implementation, integration dynamics, and the process for documenting practice across a diverse provider system of 34 entities. as included. ATTACHMENTS: Career Pathways TX style COABE 2016 Upload AEL Career Pathway Activities to March 2016 upload AEL Letter 02 16_ Implementing the Integrated Education and Training Service Approach

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Education and lifelong learning are the keys to opportunity for individuals and communities at large. The enactment of the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) has reauthorized educational and workforce development policies. In the next couple of years, WIOA will require a shift in the delivery of adult education literacy instruction and workforce development. Libraries are at the cornerstone of this legislative and are among the most accessible institutions both public and academic libraries reach all populations. Thus, the outreach capabilities that libraries bring to the table make them a crucial partner to assist with the implementation of WIOA core principles. This workshop will provide attendees with the tools to create a sustainable partnership with both pubic libraries and community colleges libraries. Through strong partnerships attendees will be able to accelerate learning and distribute skills and knowledge; and can add depth and breadth the community using legislative set forth under WIOA. This pre-conference will be a mix of facilitated discussions followed by hands-on activities using successful examples of libraries and community-based organizations. Participants will have an opportunity to perform a SWOT analysis of their respective programs and a library. The attendees will not be required to have any prior knowledge of creating partnerships. You will gain new skills to utilize at your respective programs. ATTACHMENTS: Adult Literacy and Libraries Community Partnerships Adult Literacy through Libraries Building a National Movement

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Full implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act begins July 1st and adult education programs are in various states for the new information collection requirements. Texas state leaders are helping their local programs understand how to use the new requirements to stand up quality intake and assessment models that support adult learners to the services they need for successful completion and transition.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDcu1we_bKI