Bridging Families and Workforce for Economic Prosperity
Mary Keen
President, Adult and Community Educators of Florida
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the 2024 Virtual Southeast Regional ACE of Florida
Conference—the largest face-to-face professional development event for adult education practitioners and partners in Florida! This year’s theme, EmpowerED Lives: Bridging Families and Workforce for Economic Prosperity, beautifully reflects the heart of what we do—changing lives through education and creating stronger connections between our families, communities, and the workforce. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to adult learners and your dedication to fostering economic prosperity in our communities. Together, we are truly empowering lives and building bridges for the future.
Julie Roberts
Executive Director, ACE of Florida
Happy New Year and Welcome to the 2024 Virtual Southeast Regional ACE Conference! What a great way to start the new year – with outstanding professional development for your adult education programs! Thank you for ‘pivoting’ with us as we take the conference virtual. We have a wonderful lineup of subject matter expert presenters sharing best practices, the latest resources, tips and tricks, and updates from the DOE, Division of Career and Adult Education. Preview the agenda and start building your schedule. The best part is the ability to participate in ALL of the sessions, as they will be recorded and available to you for three months after the conference. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to Florida’s adult education. We appreciate you!