The federal government paused about $716 million for adult education programs. Community college leaders fear they may have to cut staff and services. insidehighered.com/news/instituti… Sharon Bonney Penn Hill Group Inside Higher Ed Sara Weissman David Baime Kansas Association of Community College Trustees

🔧 Raymond went from dropping out of high school to becoming a structural welder at a major refinery. 🎓 Adult ed + GED® prep + I-BEST welding program = success. 🔥 Proof that career dreams can still come true. #FabFriday #AdultEdWorks #GED #FundFutures #FundAdultEd

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟯 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘁𝗮: 5 programs across 250+ miles! 🚐🐄 Stephenie Rittberger & CEO Sharon Bonney met learners whose adult ed journeys delivered purpose, growth, & family-sustaining careers. Every mile counts! #InvestInTheWest #ShowcaseStudentSuccess

Adult ed learners like Danielle give us the push we need this #MotivationMonday. She faced the loss of her mom, homelessness, depression—even thoughts of giving up—& still earned her GED & now leads a hospitality team in Bermuda. Let adult learners’ motivation fuel you today!

𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁! 🎥 From classrooms to Congress, they’re sending 30‑second videos urging the OMB to release promised funds. Ready to lend your voice? Submit yours 👉 tinyurl.com/y2m49wvr #FundFutures #FundAdultEd

𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁! 🎥 From classrooms to Congress, they’re sending 30‑second videos urging the OMB to release promised funds. Ready to lend your voice? Submit yours 👉 tinyurl.com/y2m49wvr #FundFutures #FundAdultEd

Our CEO Sharon Bonney grew up with adult ed in her family—and now she’s fighting to keep these life‑changing programs open! Act Now: coabe.org/faces-of-adult… #FundFutures #FundAdultEd #WorkforceDevelopment

In Cheyenne, WY, Sharon Bonney spoke to adult educators about COABE’s transformation amid federal funding cuts—bringing hope and highlighting the vital adult ed–workforce connection. #AdultEd #WorkforcePipeline # #FundFutures #InvestInTheMidwest #FundAdultEd

Invest in the Midwest-Colorado stop ✔️ Community College of Aurora 2,000+ learners ✔️ not Michael Bennet backs our call to release adult ed funds✔️ 🚗🛣️ BEEP BEEP VROOM VROOM #ColoradoAdultEd #Rockies #RedRocks #InvestInTheMidwest #FundAdultEdAsk The Learning Source Sharon Bonney

From silent newcomer to champion for all adult learners—hear Luiz Nunes as the latest guest on the EmpowerED podcast here: tinyurl.com/mw74kufy #MotivationalMonday #AdultEd #FundAdultEd #FundFutures #WorkforceDevelopment

There are multiple paths to a good life, and Lt. Gov. Coleman and I have made it a priority to help more Kentuckians earn their GED. Through waiving the testing fee and taking testing on the road, I'm proud we're seeing progress.

📢 Scan the QR codes to join COABE as an adult learner 🤝 or dive into free learner perks—workforce prep certifications, upskilling, scholarships/grants & more! 🎓 Can’t scan? Find all the links in our bio. #AdultEd #FundFutures #FundAdultEd

Nevada! Leaders, learners & legislators joined us at College of Southern Nevada College Republicans & underscored a shared understanding: it’s time to use our collective voice to ensure adult education receives the recognition and support it deserves. Advocacy starts with ALL of us—let’s keep the momentum

Baltimore Learning Center faces closure amid funding cuts, leaving adult students without a second chance wmar2news.com/local/south-ba…

Beshear calls for rest of federal education funds to be unfrozen after partial release courier-journal.com/story/news/edu… via Courier Journal

Our Invest in the Midwest Tour closed out in Boise, ID! 🚗✈️ Sound on 🔊, and catch Sharon’s final words. Highlights: Educators, workforce partners, and advocates from every corner of Idaho brought together. #InvestInTheMidwest #FundAdultEd #fundFutures #AdultEdMatters