This oral presentation showcases the latest initiatives of the Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE), a translational research center in the United States. This organization supports adult learners, advances their professional development, and fosters economic prosperity among diverse communities. Aligning with the conference’s themes of Technology and Artificial Intelligence and Humanity and Human Intelligence, this presentation explores CETE’s role as a driving force for education and socio-economic development. The presentation will focus on CETE’s integration of learning technologies, its experience in distance learning, and its use of artificial intelligence for education and training within the conference sub-theme of Adult, Lifelong, and Distance Learning. Key initiatives highlighted include the development of self-paced online training collections, a hybrid curriculum aimed at promoting organizational social justice practices, and the center’s focused efforts to grow internal capacity for using generative artificial intelligence tools. These initiatives exemplify CETE’s commitment to translating research into actionable, evidence-based practices. The presentation will examine how CETE leverages e-learning technologies and innovative pedagogies to bridge educational gaps in the workforce, promote lifelong learning, and facilitate inclusive and diverse workplaces. It offers insights into how CETE’s initiatives serve as a model for other institutions aiming to foster lifelong learning and socio-economic development in an increasingly globalized and technologically advanced world.

Authors:
Ana-Paula Correia, The Ohio State University, United States
Fan Xu, The Ohio State University, United States

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Ana-Paula Correia is a Professor of Learning Technologies at The Ohio State University, United States.
www.linkedin.com/in/ana-paulacorreia
https://www.ana-paulacorreia.com/

Dr. Fan Xu is a Senior Learning Designer at The Ohio State University, United States.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fan-xu-osu3849/
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Fan-Xu
https://cete.osu.edu/fan-xu/

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