Educators & Associations
We are equipping the field of adult education by increasing professional development, advocacy, and data driven research in the following ways:
Expand the sphere of influence of adult education research and data-informed policy by increasing the number of journal contributors and written briefs by 3% annually.
Drive the future of adult learning by providing cutting-edge content and learning strategies for professional development in adult education.
Engage with local, state, and federal policy makers to advance the field of adult education to increase funding and engagement by 5% annually at all levels.
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COABE Podcasts
Hosts Anson Green and Jeffery Abramowitz sit down with future-focused employers to discuss innovations that are advancing frontline worker talent.
These employers with their partners are challenging the status quo of education and training and delivering scalable solutions. Discussions cross the intersections of adult education, digital resiliency, training innovations, immigration law, and other topics.
Hosts Erin Vobornik and Sara Haghighi engage with leaders to tackle advocacy topics impacting learners, teachers, and administrators in the field of adult education.
The Adult Ed Advocast is adult education’s first podcast devoted to helping you become a stronger advocate for our field. In each episode, experts and experienced advocates will tackle a specific topic. You’ll hear about advocacy in various forms: social media outreach, forging partnerships, meeting with legislators, and much more! Develop your advocacy skills and become a champion for adult education.
U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification Examination
Credentials for the Innovation & Gig Economy
The COABE Online Entrepreneurship Institute for Adult Educators & Service Providers is aligned with the U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification Examination, equipping adult educators and service providers with the content knowledge, instructional strategies, curriculum, and resources they need to successfully prepare adult learners to pass the U.S. Entrepreneurship Certification Examination.