??? Advocacy in Action: Growing Stronger with Every Voice! ???? Like the State Advocates for Adult Education Fellowship (SAAEF) and the Student Ambassador Leadership Institute (SALI), the COABE Student The COABE Student Ambassador Training is designed to empower adult learners to become powerful advocates for adult education. With each new group trained, the movement grows, the voices get louder, and the impact spreads farther. ??? The New Mexico Adult Education Association’s latest cohort of Student Ambassadors is proof that when learners are equipped with the right tools—awareness, storytelling, and direct advocacy—they can change policies, challenge perceptions, and elevate adult education nationwide. ?? ?? Every training builds on the last, creating a ripple effect of advocacy across the country. We can’t wait to see what this incredible group accomplishes next! ?? Want to be part of this movement? Join us for Ambassador Training at the COABE Conference or sign up for the new online version launching this spring! Let’s keep the momentum going! ?? #COABE #StudentAmbassadors #StudentsAsLeaders #AdultEducationMatters #AdvocacyMatters #BeTheChange #EducateAndElevate Sharon Bonney Erin Vobornik New Mexico Adult Education Association
?? Empowering Adult Learners Through Advocacy! ?? The Coalition on Adult Basic Education celebrates the New Mexico Adult Education Association for successfully completing its third round of Student Ambassador Training! ?? This milestone exemplifies what many states and programs strive for—peer-led advocacy that strengthens adult education. A huge THANK YOU to the current Ambassadors who mentored and trained the new Ambassadors! ?? Your dedication, leadership, and passion for advocacy are making a lasting impact. By sharing your experiences and guidance, you are ensuring the next generation of Ambassadors is ready to elevate adult education across the nation. The COABE Student Ambassador Program—part of the Educate and Elevate Foundation award-winning campaign—equips adult learners with the skills to advocate for themselves, their peers, and the programs that support them. ?? The training includes: ? Awareness: Understanding adult education, data, and advocacy. ? Storytelling: Crafting impactful personal stories to inspire change. ? Sharing Your Story: Engaging audiences through public speaking, digital storytelling, and more. ? Meeting with People of Influence: Connecting with policymakers and decision-makers to drive impact. ?? Ambassador graduates join a national network of advocates, working together to elevate adult education! ?? Exciting news—COABE will host an in-person Student Ambassador Training at the Conference in Dallas as well as launching an online Ambassador Training this spring. It will have a community feature for nationwide connections and updated content tailored to real-world advocacy needs! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain hands-on advocacy experience, network with fellow Ambassadors, and strengthen their skills in real time. ?? Interested in hosting an Ambassador Training in your state or joining online? Comment below or message us—we’d love to connect! ?? Congratulations to New Mexico’s newest Ambassadors, and a heartfelt THANK YOU to the dedicated current Ambassadors making sure the next generation is ready to elevate adult education across the nation! Thank you also to the New Mexico Adult Education Association for hosting and promoting this program. Your advocacy is shaping the future of adult education. ??? ?? #COABE #AdultEducationMatters #StudentsAsLeaders #EducateAndElevate Sharon Bonney Erin Vobornik Jamie Trujillo Leah Ellis
