COABE is the voice of adult education, leading, equipping and empowering the field and the adult learners they serve. Representing 82,000 professionals in adult education, we provide leadership, advocacy, and professional growth. Through scholarships, grants, and national awards, we celebrate excellence and innovation.

Empowering adult learners with (FREE) eCornell certificates (get the details)
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Empowering adult learners with (FREE) eCornell certificates (get the details)
Behind Every Employer S3 E3: The Complete Package
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Behind Every Employer S3 E3: The Complete Package
Discover the Power of Possibility with IBM SkillsBuild and COABE
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Discover the Power of Possibility with IBM SkillsBuild and COABE
Adult Ed Advocast E18: Advocacy April as a SAAEF
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Adult Ed Advocast E18: Advocacy April as a SAAEF
Adult Education Fills Labor Gaps!
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Adult Education Fills Labor Gaps!
Save Adult Ed!
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Save Adult Ed!
Mobilizing for Adult Education: Responding to the FY26 Budget Threat
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Mobilizing for Adult Education: Responding to the FY26 Budget Threat
Graduation 2025
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Graduation 2025
The Value of Collaboration Between Adult Education and Apprenticeship
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The Value of Collaboration Between Adult Education and Apprenticeship
Transformation of Adult Education
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Transformation of Adult Education
Maximizing CareerStarter: Engaging Students and Connecting with Local Industry
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Maximizing CareerStarter: Engaging Students and Connecting with Local Industry
Building Financial Knowledge with MoneySKILL®: Free Resources for Your Classroom
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Building Financial Knowledge with MoneySKILL®: Free Resources for Your Classroom
Transformation of Adult Education
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Transformation of Adult Education
Advocacy April Prep Webinar
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Advocacy April Prep Webinar
Meet the Authors: Hilary Schardein, Carin Fractor, EdD
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Meet the Authors: Hilary Schardein, Carin Fractor, EdD
Adult Ed Advocast E17: From GED to U.S. Diplomat
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Adult Ed Advocast E17: From GED to U.S. Diplomat
Meet the Authors: Elizabeth Severson-Irby, PhD, Rachel Ambrose, Lynn McGregor
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Meet the Authors: Elizabeth Severson-Irby, PhD, Rachel Ambrose, Lynn McGregor
Meet the Author: Rachel Riggs and Alexis Cherewka
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Meet the Author: Rachel Riggs and Alexis Cherewka
2025 Conference Promo
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2025 Conference Promo
Behind Every Employer S3 E2: Bridging Talent & Opportunity
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Behind Every Employer S3 E2: Bridging Talent & Opportunity
Present with Excellence at COABE 2025!
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Present with Excellence at COABE 2025!
Building and Refining Specialized Services for Internationally Trained Professionals in Region 1
1:09:29
Building and Refining Specialized Services for Internationally Trained Professionals in Region 1
Adult Ed Advocast E16: Three Things We Love About Advocacy
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Adult Ed Advocast E16: Three Things We Love About Advocacy
Meet the Author: Bree Straayer, PhD, Wendy Falb, PhD
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Meet the Author: Bree Straayer, PhD, Wendy Falb, PhD
AALPD & COABE Coffee Break for COABE Hybrid Presenters
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AALPD & COABE Coffee Break for COABE Hybrid Presenters
Virtual Leadership in Action: Students as Leaders Summit 2025
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Virtual Leadership in Action: Students as Leaders Summit 2025
COABE 2025: Setting Up Your COABE Hybrid Presentation
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COABE 2025: Setting Up Your COABE Hybrid Presentation
NEW Construction Training Grant Opportunity
1:11:30
NEW Construction Training Grant Opportunity
Behind Every Employer S3 E1: Forging a Dynamic Future for Nebraska Manufacturing
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Behind Every Employer S3 E1: Forging a Dynamic Future for Nebraska Manufacturing
Behind Every Employer Podcast | Season 3 Episode 1 Trailer
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Behind Every Employer Podcast | Season 3 Episode 1 Trailer