The Relevancy of Adult Education in the Workforce of Today and
Tomorrow
US
Chamber Foundation: 1.17.2018 by Sharon Bonney, Executive Director, COABE
and Pat Tyler, Executive Director, NCSDAE
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The
failure of the U.S. to reverse its widening education gap has gone on too long.
The social stratification and economic isolation among various demographic
groups that we see today, if left untreated, can transform into a significant
threat to the U.S. economy and general social stability.
Adult
education programs are crucial to alleviating this gap and helping all
Americans achieve economic and social mobility.
What
is adult education?
Adult
education programs serve those 16+ years of age who are no longer enrolled in
school (or required by state law to be enrolled), and are
functioning below the high school completion level. Beyond the
foundations of reading, math, and English, adult education has a broad reach
that equips learners with college and career readiness skills that lead to
employment or the transition to post-secondary education.
How
are adult education programs funded?
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Federal
budget proposals for 2018 suggest a $95 million cut to adult education
programs, including literacy courses, as part of a larger $9 billion cut to the
Department of Education budget.
To
help safeguard these vital programs, the Coalition on Adult Basic Education
(COABE) and the National Council of State Directors of Adult Education (NCSDAE)
have partnered to launch Educate & Elevate, a national campaign to educate
America about the importance of adult education in advancing career and college
readiness, and making our workforce more globally competitive.
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