Abstract Wia
Abstract
The Adult Education and Economic Growth Act (AEEGA) amended the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) to encourage the use and availability of career pathways for low-skilled adults, focus on postsecondary education, career success and help students meet the needs of 21st century jobs. The Workforce Investment Act of 2012 (“H.R. 4227”) modernizes and enhances the adult education system to better meet the longer-term, postsecondary, and employment needs of students. Bridge programs are one way to encourage career pathways for low-skilled adults. Programs like the Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training Program link adult basic education with adult secondary education and community college occupational programs. Focus on postsecondary education instead of just having a GED is occurring through integrated education and training, and concurrent enrollment, which helps students to progress more quickly by allowing them to earn credits in both basic skills courses and postsecondary level classes. The Colorado Community College System commissioned a project called CO SUN that worked to promote the successful transition of out-of-school youth to community colleges. This program helped learners gain higher scores on TABE reading and math tests, and become better prepared for postsecondary education. At the conclusion of the program, 49 of 61 students enrolled in college-level community college courses. Adult education provides opportunity for career success in the 21st century by establishing a new title, 21st Century Technology and Skills for Adult Learners. This new title includes funding to expand access to adult education through the use of technology and assist students in developing technology
The Adult Education and Economic Growth Act (AEEGA) amended the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) to encourage the use and availability of career pathways for low-skilled adults, focus on postsecondary education, career success and help students meet the needs of 21st century jobs. The Workforce Investment Act of 2012 (“H.R. 4227”) modernizes and enhances the adult education system to better meet the longer-term, postsecondary, and employment needs of students. Bridge programs are one way to encourage career pathways for low-skilled adults. Programs like the Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training Program link adult basic education with adult secondary education and community college occupational programs. Focus on postsecondary education instead of just having a GED is occurring through integrated education and training, and concurrent enrollment, which helps students to progress more quickly by allowing them to earn credits in both basic skills courses and postsecondary level classes. The Colorado Community College System commissioned a project called CO SUN that worked to promote the successful transition of out-of-school youth to community colleges. This program helped learners gain higher scores on TABE reading and math tests, and become better prepared for postsecondary education. At the conclusion of the program, 49 of 61 students enrolled in college-level community college courses. Adult education provides opportunity for career success in the 21st century by establishing a new title, 21st Century Technology and Skills for Adult Learners. This new title includes funding to expand access to adult education through the use of technology and assist students in developing technology