Stories were shared, signs were passed, partnerships were strengthened, and adult education was celebrated across our community. Take a look back at AEFL Week 2026 and the learners, practitioners, and partners who showed us why adult education moves us forward.

scaleLIT, as the One-Stop Operator (OSO) serving The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership network, hosts quarterly convenings that bring together partners from across Chicago and Suburban Cook County to strengthen collaboration and share resources across the public workforce system. On June 11, 2026, scaleLIT hosted an in-person LWIA 7 Workforce System Partner Meeting at Harper College focused on the growing impact of artificial intelligence on workforce development, education, digital equity, and customer access. Read on for key takeaways, insights from our panelists, and resources from the conversation.