COABE Advocast

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A show all about advocating for Adult Education

  1. MAR 26

    Adult Ed Advocast Toolbox E4: Advocacy Sound Bites That Don’t Feel Scripted

    Why do some advocacy messages stick while others fall flat? In this short Toolbox episode, we break down how PR and media professionals prepare sound bites that sound natural, not rehearsed, and how adult education advocates can use the same approach. You will learn the simple 10, 30, and 60 second model for delivering one clear idea in real time. This works for policymaker meetings, funder conversations, and on-the-spot questions. No scripts. No rambling. Just clear, confident messaging that is easier to remember and repeat. A practical, no-fluff listen for adult education professionals and advocates.

    14 min

  2. MAR 11

    Adult Ed Advocast E23: Communicating for Change

    Effective advocacy isn’t about saying more—it’s about saying what matters clearly and credibly. In this episode, Lauren Zelt draws on her experience in media production, public affairs, and issue-based communications to break down what makes advocacy messages stick. Together, we explore how adult education advocates can use storytelling, sound bites, and message discipline to communicate complex work with confidence—especially in high-stakes conversations with funders, policymakers, and decision-makers.

    27 min

  3. JAN 12

    Adult Ed Advocast Toolbox E3: How to Talk Workforce Without Losing Your Message

    When we talk about adult education, it’s easy to focus on confidence, community, and personal growth—but in workforce conversations, we also need to speak the language of skills and economic mobility. In this Advocast Toolbox episode, Erin Vobornik shares practical ways to frame adult education in workforce terms without losing the heart of your message. Learn how to connect with employer and policymaker priorities while still advocating for all learners, regardless of their path or goal.

    7 min

  4. 12/11/2025

    Adult Ed Advocast E22: Advocating at the Crossroads - Where Workforce and Adult Education Align

    Adult education and workforce development share the same goal: building opportunity for people and prosperity for communities. In this episode, Erin Vobornik speaks with Jaimie Francis from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation about where these systems naturally align—and how education and employer voices can come together for greater impact. Jaimie shares national insights, real-world success stories (including the Kalamazoo childcare collaborative), and practical advice for policymakers and advocates working at the intersection of learning and labor.

    33 min

  5. 11/29/2025

    Adult Ed Advocast Toolbox E2: How to Support Learners in Telling Their Stories

    In this Advocast Toolbox episode, Erin Vobornik outlines how educators, mentors, and COABE Ambassadors can coach adult learners to prepare and deliver their stories with confidence. Learn how to create safe spaces, guide with empathy, and connect personal stories to advocacy goals—key skills in the COABE Ambassador Training program.

    5 min

  6. 11/12/2025

    Adult Ed Advocast E21: Sharing Your Story, Making Change: A Look Inside Adult Learner Advocacy

    Adult learner Shyanne Ross knows the power of a personal story. In this episode of the COABE Advocast, she shares why she chose to speak with lawmakers, how she prepared, and the advice she has for others who want to use their voices to advocate for adult education.

    23 min

  7. 10/27/2025

    Adult Ed Advocast Toolbox E1: How to Tie a Story to Data

    Learn how to make your advocacy more powerful by connecting personal stories to compelling data. In this Advocast Toolbox episode, you’ll get practical tips on choosing the right data points, weaving them into your story, and making a clear, persuasive case for adult education — all in under 10 minutes.

    7 min

  8. 10/07/2025

    Adult Ed Advocast E20: Empowering Through Access: Digital Skills for All

    Join COABE for this special Advocast episode, Empowering Through Access: Digital Skills for All, featuring guest Nell Eckersley. In honor of National Digital Inclusion Week, we discuss why digital access and skills are essential for adult learners, strategies for bridging the digital divide, and resources that help communities thrive online.

    37 min
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A show all about advocating for Adult Education

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  • Creator
    COABE
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 COABE Advocast
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    COABE Advocast