Millions of adults possess the talent and motivation to succeed but remain outside traditional postsecondary and career and technical education pathways. This presentation examines how adult education serves as an essential on-ramp for adult learners, English learners, returning citizens, working parents, and others who may not yet be prepared to enter conventional education and training programs.
Participants will explore gaps within current systems and learn strategies for strengthening recruitment, integrated education and training, learner navigation, employer engagement, and transitions to credentials and employment. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of who their programs may be missing and practical approaches for building partnerships that connect untapped talent to meaningful opportunity.
