Exciting new partnership
COABE and SkillsUSA Launch National Partnership to Expand SkillsUSA Chapters in Adult Education Programs Nationwide. Nearly $6 Million Investment Will Strengthen Talent Pipeline and Expand Opportunities for Adult Learners.
Adult education is a critical on-ramp to economic mobility and workforce participation.
By bringing SkillsUSA chapters into adult education programs nationwide, we are not only enhancing leadership and employability skills for our learners—we are strengthening the entire workforce ecosystem.
Employers
Employers are looking for talent that is skilled, adaptable, and work-ready. Together, we are building that pipeline.
Development
SkillsUSA chapters are known for developing technical, workplace, and personal skills aligned with employer needs.
Collaboration
Adult learners bring determination and life experience to the workforce, and through SkillsUSA chapters, they will gain the technical and employability skills employers demand.
Programs & Employers
For adult education programs, the initiative represents an opportunity to deepen career pathways, increase student engagement, and demonstrate measurable workforce outcomes. For employers, it signals a stronger, more aligned talent pipeline ready to meet industry demands.