Rethink Adult Ed Challenge ▬ Pre-Apprenticeship Opportunities for Adult Learners

U.S. Department of Education Launches Rethink Adult Ed Challenge to Grow Pre-Apprenticeship Opportunities for Life-long Learners

Virtual Information Session
October 15

ed.gov: 9.24.2020 

A national challenge aims to expand career opportunities for adult learners through pre-apprenticeship programs.

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recently announced the Rethink Adult Ed Challenge, to help ensure students seeking apprenticeships are prepared with the skills they need to succeed.

“In our dynamic and changing economy, learning must be a life-long pursuit,” said Secretary DeVos. “Educational opportunities for adults should reflect this reality, but all too often, students, particularly adult learners, encounter barriers to changing careers and learning new skills. This pre-apprenticeship challenge gives local education leaders the opportunity and encouragement they need to rethink adult education to match this new reality and ensure students are prepared for success.”

According to a release, prizes in the challenge total $750,000 and will help Adult Education and Family Literacy Act-funded adult education providers to create pre-apprenticeship programs in any industry.

Eligible providers, such as community colleges, correctional facilities and libraries, that are interested in entering this challenge need to complete a Stage 1 submission by Nov. 25.

This submission asks for a preliminary design for a pre-apprenticeship program that includes a description of the target learners, the adult education and literacy activities the program may provide, and local industry needs.

There will also be a Virtual Information Session during which providers can learn more about the challenge on Oct. 15.  READ MORE ➤➤

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