ACTE Postsecondary CTE Summit 2026

The workforce needs individuals with some level of training. Community colleges provide access to support adult learners in meeting their academic and career goals (May-Varas, 2015, p. 81). Adult learners bring numerous experiences to the learning environment. These lived experiences support adult learners in accessing coursework and developing a deeper understanding of course content. 


In this presentation, adult educators will be able to identify adult learners’ experiences, develop a lesson, and integrate the lesson into their course to support learner success and transition. During this session, participants will engage in discussions and collaborate to develop lessons. Participants will be provided a copy of the presentation, sample lessons, and a lesson template.