Presented by: Amanda Bergson-Shilcock

Many people enroll in adult education in order to build skills to get a job, or get a better job. In this session, an experienced adult education advocate will share highlights from two recent studies that shed light on how educators can help learners prepare for employment. First, you'll hear what small business owners have to say about hiring, credentials, and skills assessment, and what that means for educators and learners. Then, you'll hear what workers had to say about their experiences with short-term credential programs, and what factors were most helpful in preparing for the workforce. You'll get clear, actionable ideas for how adult education programs can help learners meet their career goals, and how this new research can be used to advocate for more funding for adult education. Bring your questions!

After this presentation, stay on the call for:

Lightning Session Solution: Supporting Adult ESL Learners in Wisconsin with Ventures, 4th Edition

Presented by: Anne Damiecka, Cambridge University Press

his interactive micro-session focuses on adult language learning in Wisconsin and introduces the new Ventures, 4th Edition. Participants will test their knowledge of adult English language learners, explore updates in the latest edition of Ventures, and learn how this series supports adult learners’ needs in today’s classrooms.

Each attendee will receive their choice of a pre-publication copy of Ventures Basic or Ventures Level 1 (official release coming this June). In addition, one participant will win a travel electric kettle and tea set—perfect for quick classroom breaks or a cozy moment of calm at home.