Thank you to Dr. Meghan McBride for sharing her journey from teenage mom to passing a GED test to being part of the 1% percent of teen mothers who complete a Bachelor's degree before the age of 30. Dr. McBride is currently the Vice President for Adult Education at Georgia Piedmont Technical College and shared information about some bridge and Integrated Education and Training (IET) programming they are doing. You can find out more about their Ready, Set, Leap program here.
Below are some additional resources to support adult learners with transition to postsecondary education and training.
Compendium of Innovative Practices: Secondary Credentialing Programs for Adults
Blending College Preparation and Career Development for Adult Students in New England
Pathways, Partnerships, and Progress: Transforming a Community College
Also, here are some statistics we shared during the live event-
•Approximately 66% of students who enter an adult education program do so with the goal of attending college
•HOWEVER, only around 31% enroll in postsecondary education over a five-year time period
•AND of those, less than 12% graduate with a degree
See below for some questions to consider and join in the conversation with us on how to improve these statistics!
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How many people completing your adult basic education program and transitioning to postsecondary education and/or training within one year of exit?
What activities are occurring in your program to help adults explore career pathways that include postsecondary training and education?
What supports are provided by your program or partners to help adults successfully transition to postsecondary education and training?