This session aims to address the challenges in the adult education landscape through a collaborative initiative. It begins by highlighting the need for collective impact, emphasizing formalized collaboration to tackle systemic issues. The structure and operations of GOAL Collective are then outlined, showcasing key partners and stakeholders.

The session delves into the concept of collective impact, defining its key principles and underscoring its power in creating sustainable change. It explores GOAL Collective’s goals of systems change within adult education, emphasizing innovative approaches and successful initiatives that have driven positive change.

A significant focus is placed on the formal convening of adult education and wraparound service providers, explaining the process, and highlighting the benefits of a unified and coordinated effort. The impact and success stories of GOAL Collective are shared, demonstrating measurable outcomes achieved through collective efforts.

The session also addresses challenges faced during implementation, sharing valuable lessons learned and adaptations made. It concludes by discussing future directions and goals, inviting conference attendees to join the movement of increasing capacity and working together, and providing a call to action. The session closes with a Q&A session, encouraging engagement and collaboration.