WEBINAR - Cultivating A Member Workforce Pipeline with NCCER and The Coalition On Adult Basic Education

Creating a workforce pipeline is critical to address the ongoing workforce shortage. During this webinar you will learn how to engage with NCCER and COABE to gain access to work-ready adults for your members and how to partner with COABE as a resource to deliver trade education for those adults just beginning their journey.

Presented By: Cathy Tyler, Director of Workforce Development 

Cathy is the Director of Accreditation, Workforce Development, and Customer Success at the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). She is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Workforce Development, Accreditation, Audit, and Customer Success Teams. Cathy has served NCCER’s mission for 25 years and has led the implementation of influential partnerships such as Future Farmers of America (FFA), the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) and numerous industry and educational programs nationwide. Cathy is a thought leader in workforce development solutions and has served on the board of the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). In 2024, she represented NCCER to receive the key to the city of Port Arthur, TX as well as two state proclamations in honor of contributions made to community-based workforce development initiatives. Cathy is passionate about comprehensive workforce development solutions and building cross-sector connections to advance industry objectives. 

and Robert Moore

Robert Moore is an accomplished educator with more than 30 years of experience across high schools, community colleges, and adult education programs. He led adult education initiatives in two Indiana districts and served twice as president of the Indiana Association for Adult & Continuing Education. Rob has delivered statewide and national trainings on student outcomes and program improvement, earning numerous accolades, including the Meritorious Service Award (2014) and the Craddock Award for Lifetime Service (2024). His Bloomington program was nationally recognized in 2022 for its employer-engagement and workforce literacy efforts.

Since retiring in 2022, Rob has served as a consultant for organizations such as the Indiana Department of Workforce Development and the Coalition on Adult Basic Education. In this role, he supports program directors, enhances adult education alignment with workforce standards, and provides training on effective leadership and data-driven planning.