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Thursday, August 16 • 2:15pm - 3:45pm
Partnering with Workforce to Build Strong Adult Career Pathway Programs

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Collaborating with local workforce entities is full of both challenges and opportunities as you seek to build effective adult career pathway (ACP) programming. Understand various roles workforce partners can play in supporting participants in our pathway programs. Hear from your ABE administrator colleagues from this past year’s ACP cohort, along with Workforce partner perspectives, about successes in collaboration. Learn concrete steps you can take to move this work forward in your own context.

Speakers
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Elizabeth Andress

Adult Career Pathways Consultant, ATLAS
Liz Andress has 17 years experience in ABE as instructor and curriculum writer. She has designed and facilitated innovative professional development for program managers in design/delivery of career pathway programs.
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Chris Dahlke

Adult Literacy Coordinator, Southeast ABE, Winona
Chris Dahlke is the Adult Literacy Coordinator for Winona Area Public Schools Community Education.  
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Penny Jahnke

ABE Coordinator, Albert Lea ABE
Penny Jahnke is entering her 8th year as coordinator for the Albert Lea Adult Learning Center. She continues to be amazed at the commitment of the students and staff.
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Kellie McGowan

Director, Metro South ABE
Presenter bio will be submitted upon approval of the proposal.
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Alison Wilcox

Career Pathways Coordinator, Metro South ABE
Alison Wilcox has taught ESL for over 8 years in California and Minnesota. She has taught career pathway classes and currently coordinates the Career Pathways program at Metro South ABE.  
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Karen Wolters

ABE Program Coordinator, Mankato Area ABE
Karen Wolters has worked in the ABE field for 25 years and is currently the ABE Program Coordinator for Mankato Area ABE.  She has served as LAN Legislative Committee Chair for 2 1/2 years.



Thursday August 16, 2018 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Swisshelm Room-Civic Center

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