Beyond Appreciation: How CAEL Members Are Redefining Success in Adult Learning!

What an incredible Member Appreciation Month we just wrapped up! Here at CAEL, we're still buzzing with excitement, reflecting on the vibrant community and powerful connections that truly make us shine. While Member Appreciation Month was a fantastic celebration of our current members, the year-round benefits of being a CAEL member are open to anyone who joins, and we're eager for you to experience them too!

Curious about what makes the CAEL community so special? Let's take a look at what our members accomplished in just one month:

Connected & Collaborated in Powerful Ways! Our members are all about building bridges and fostering connections. During Member Appreciation Month alone, they:

• Engaged in three virtual networking events on the current and future state of higher education, workforce development, and lifelong learning.
• Participated in a month-long online bingo challenge that explored the functionality and features of our Member Hub.
• Contributed to an amazing 116 discussion posts on our Member Hub.

This incredible engagement led to hundreds of new connections among peers, CAEL staff, and partners! Our members are dedicated to sharing insights and finding solutions together.

Learned and Grew with Cutting-Edge Insights! Lifelong learning is at the heart of what we do, and our members truly embodied this spirit, participating in five hours of professional development across various events! Discussions and presentations covered a wide range of vital topics, including:

• Samplers of CAEL's professional development courses.
• The New England Commission of Higher Education's new Quality Assurance Framework for non-credit programs.
• CAEL's strategic priorities and goals.
• An introduction to military CPL best practices.
• An inspiring keynote from leaders across various sectors focused on the power of collaboration to advance adult learning and career success.
• Insights into new member benefits and awards.

Saved Big on Opportunities to Grow! Who doesn't love saving while investing in their future? Our members enjoyed thousands of dollars in discounts on memberships, professional development courses, pre-conference workshops, and early bird conference rates! We believe in making professional growth accessible and affordable.

A Month of Impactful Engagement! The feedback was overwhelmingly positive! We received so many wonderful comments, like:

• "Such a great month - thank you so much for all the connections and resources."
• "This was an hour well-spent! Thank you, CAEL!"
• "Y'all just have an energy and heart that is uplifting. You make me feel appreciated and want to connect more to CAEL. Thank you."
• "It was great to hear from these folks who are 'moving the needle' in their areas of expertise."
• "The more I engage in membership activities with CAEL, the more direct benefits I see to my work! Thank you!"

Why Should YOU Join CAEL?
If you're not yet a member, now is the perfect time to discover the exclusive benefits designed to empower you in your work:

• Connect with a Thriving Community: Gain access to our dynamic Member Hub, where you can connect with over 5,000 peers dedicated to advancing adult learners and workers. Share insights, find solutions, and build invaluable relationships that will elevate your impact.
• Elevate Your Expertise: Access a rich Resource Library packed with valuable tools, research, and best practices. This includes brand new Job Aids like our Portfolio Readiness Self-Assessment and Making your Website Adult Learner Friendly, plus event recordings and job description templates.
• Save on Professional Development & Events: Members receive exclusive discounts on professional development courses, workshops, and our highly anticipated annual conference. Invest in your growth while saving your budget!

Ready to Unlock Your Full Potential?
Don't miss out on the opportunity to join a vibrant community committed to excellence in adult learning and workforce development. Become a CAEL member today and start experiencing the powerful connections, invaluable resources, and significant savings that will help you redefine success in your work!