Event Details and Registration
The National Coalition for Literacy is pleased to host a Stakeholder Summit in partnership with the Mountain Plains Adult Education Association (MPAEA) at their Annual Conference: All In For Adult Education, which will be held March 24-25, 2026 at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
NCL is also collaborating with the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) on this Stakeholder Summit. NAWB will be hosting their Annual Forum down the street at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas the rest of the week (March 24-26).
This event is intended to be a broad, inclusive, cross-sector, high-level convening of all major players in the adult education and literacy ecosystem. It will bring together leaders from adult education and literacy, workforce development, business, philanthropy, and government to advance a policy-driven, outcomes-focused approach to preparing America’s workforce for the jobs of tomorrow.
The Summit will feature a keynote on the skills that will power the next economy, a panel on reskilling America, and conversations that center on how education and training systems (particularly adult education and literacy) can align more effectively with workforce demands and economic priorities. Through facilitated cross-sector discussions and targeted breakout sessions, participants will focus on strengthening stakeholder engagement, accelerating innovation, and developing an integrated policy agenda that improves employment outcomes, advances equitable economic mobility, and meets employer needs. The summit is designed to catalyze collaboration, inform federal and state policy, and drive measurable workforce and economic impact.
We invite:
- National Coalition for Literacy Members
- Adult Education & Literacy Leaders, Partners and Stakeholders
- MPAEA Conference Attendees
- NAWB Forum Attendees
This event is made possible, in part, with support from the Ford Foundation.
Summit Agenda
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast & Welcome
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Welcome
Keynote*: The Future of Work–Skills that Will Power the Next Economy - Ann Fairchild, CEO Siemes US
Panel Presentation*:
Reskilling America–Adult Education’s Role in the Future Workforce
Moderator - Amanda Bergson-Shilcock, National Skills Coalition
Part 1 - Federal Perspective
Panelists -
Nick Moore, Acting Assistant Secretary, Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education;
Marek Laco, Chief of Staff, Employment & Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Part 2 - Field Perspective
Panelists -
Andrew Bercich, Executive Director, National Association of Workforce Boards
Melissa Robbins, Executive Director, National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP)
Amber Gallup, State Director of Adult Education, New Mexico Higher Education Department
CTE Representative (TBD)
Facilitated Discussions
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Networking Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Breakout sessions
Forging Authentic Stakeholder Engagement
Facilitator: Melissa Robbins, NAWDP
Promoting Innovation in Adult Education
Facilitator: Priyanka Sharma, World Education
Developing a Cross-Sector, Aligned Policy Agenda
Facilitator: Amanda Bergson-Shilcock
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Reflection & Next Steps
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. NCL Summit & MPAEA Conference Reception
- This free, optional reception is sponsored by NCL and is open to Summit and MPAEA Conference attendees. If attending, howver, registration is required.
*This will be recorded and shared later with NCL members.
LOCATION: South Point Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Summit participants can book rooms at the special MPAEA conference rate of $125 per night. Make your reservations at the MPAEA Conference Hotel Reservations Link (click here).
ONLINE REGISTRATION (by March 16, 2026):
- Current NCL Member Organizations: One free registration then $50 per person for each additional attendee
- Current NCL Individual Members: $50 per person
- Non-members: $200 per person
ON-SITE REGISTRATION (after March 17, 2026):
- Current NCL Members: $100 per person
- Non-members: $250 per person
Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are included.
If you are interested in becoming a member of NCL - review the Membership Information and complete the NCL Membership Form.
Following the NCL Stakeholder Summit, attendees are encouraged to attend either the MPAEA Conference (March 24-25) or the NAWB Forum (March 24-26) at a discounted rate. Details will follow as you complete the Summit registration.
Questions: jeff.fantine@gmail.com
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