This new free LINCS course, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): From Awareness to Action, is a self-paced online course that addresses essential topics in #AdultEdu programs. Learn more and sign up to take it now: courses.lincs.ed.gov/static/about.h…

Adult Learners can join COABE for free! Join today at coabe.org/membership/ and start enjoying the many benefits of membership to help you through your #adultedu journey. COABE CEO @ReginaSuitt Shaketta Thomas #coabe #educateandelevate

Adult Education Provides Essential Services, Especially During an Economic Downturn Find out more: mailchi.mp/coabe/talkingp… #AdultEDU #COABE #EducateandElevate @CEOCoabe @ReginaSuitt Shaketta Thomas Essential Education

Proud of the Pima Adult Basic Education Student Ambassadors and former PCC leader Laura Porfirio for their fantastic article published in this journal. #AdultEdu #StudentLeaders #pimacommunitycollege

The impact of higher adult literacy rates is far-reaching. Join us for the rest of #AEFLWeek to learn how adult education powers change in the workforce, public health, the economy, and civic engagement, and how it drives digital transformation. #AEFLWeek

The number of working-age immigrants is projected to increase from 33.9 million in 2015 to 38.5 million by 2035! For AEFLA week, WES partner COABE advocates for English language learning to equip newcomers to enter the workforce. #AEFLWEEK2023 #WorkforceDevelopment

Given the rapidly changing economy, we must direct more attention and resources to #adultedu and literacy so workers are trained, and jobs are filled. We recommend increasing investment in adult ed to prepare more adult learners for a changing workplace. #AEFLweek2023 COABE

It was an honor to participate in this webinar to highlight #pimacommunitycollege's #IBEST program successes as part of the kick off for this important campaign. The HSE diploma is a springboard to college and career success. #AEFLWeek2023 #AdultEdu #ABEisWorkforceDev #HSE

Today marks the beginning of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week! How are you celebrating and raising awareness? #NAEFLWeek2023 #AdultEdu #AdultEdLiteracyWeek COABE

28 million US adults lack the basic digital skills that they need to use a computer, yet most are using computers every day on the job. We must invest in #digital #literacy to ensure a competitive workforce. #WorkforceDevelopment #AdultEdu #COABE #EducateAndElevate

Did you know? Most federally funded adult education programs provide digital literacy services while providing literacy, numeracy, citizenship, and workforce readiness skills!#WorkforceDevelopment #AdultEdu #COABE #EducateAndElevate #AEFLWeek2023

Governor Katie Hobbs Thank you for declaring a proclamation to honor and recognize AEFL Week in your state. Your support is important in helping adult learners gain the tools they need to thrive. #AEFLWeek2023 #adulteducationmatters

In five years or less, nearly 80 percent of all job openings will require more than a high school degree. Adult education provides a significant opportunity to bridge the workforce supply-and-demand gap. #AdultEdu #ABEisWorkforceDev #COABEontheHill2023 #AdultEdLiteracyWeek

Awesome PCC leaders sharing IET programming successes at @NCWE2023. It's all about access & success for #NewMajorityLearners. #pimacommunitycollege #IET #ABEisWorkforceDev #AdultEdu Wendy Scheder Black Missy Blair Jodi Perin

Great panel on embracing DEI in Workforce Development - facilitated by Pima's Dean of Workforce Dev, Amanda Abens, with panelists Kate Kinder Jennie Murray & Dr. Girard Melancon #NCWE2023 #AdultEdu #NewMajorityLearners #ABEisWorkforceDev #NewAmericans

Adult education & workforce development systems can play a crucial role in immigrant integration But are they targeted in the most effective ways? Our new brief offers some answers #wkdev #adulted #wioa migrationpolicy.org/research/data-…

Our IRC in AZ team hosted a listening session with state legislators Marcelino Quiñonez Flavio Bravo @nancygforAZ on the recently passed bipartisan #SB1563. Over 150 community members shared their experiences pursuing careers. Thank you to all who attended! #AZLeg #RefugeesWelcome

Thank you Flavio Bravo for your support and leadership on behalf of our refugee community.

Thank you Marcelino Quiñonez for your support and leadership on behalf of our refugee community.