Sharon Bonney, CEO of Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE), explores the growing role of adult education in workforce development, including digital literacy, AI readiness, short-term credential programs, and employer partnerships designed to help adult learners transition into higher-paying careers. Matt Weis, President & CEO of National Able Network, offers insight into workforce system challenges, AI-driven job displacement concerns, nonprofit capacity building, and strategies for sustaining workforce organizations during periods of rapid economic and technological change.

You’ll hear insights on…

• Workforce funding strategies, public policy engagement, and grant readiness

• AI adoption across workforce development and adult education systems

• The importance of digital literacy and short-term credential programs

• Nonprofit sustainability, capacity building, and operational efficiency

• Workforce partnerships that strengthen economic mobility and employer engagement

Listen to this episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to hear perspectives from workforce leaders shaping the future of workforce development, adult education, and innovation across the country.