Breaking Through: Helping Low-skilled Adults Enter and Succeed in College and Careers
Summary
This report, released by Jobs For the Future and the National Council for Workforce Education, looks at whether and how community colleges are playing a role in helping improve the chances that low-income, low-skilled adults earn college-level occupational and technical credentials. The report is based on literature reviews, site visits to colleges and programs utilizing innovative approaches to assist this population, and interviews with practitioners and researchers. The primary focus of this study is to provide institutional-level strategies to community college and program leaders and practitioners in adult education, workforce development, developmental education, and technical credit programs. Additionally, the report speaks to state policymakers as they work to connect promising state policies and community college practice. Four strategies were identified as ways in which community colleges and programs can open up pathways from multiple entry points to earn postsecondary credentials. They include: (1) integrating institutional structures and services, (2) designing accelerated learning opportunities, (3) linking education to labor market payoffs, and (4) providing comprehensive support services to students.
Citation
Liebowitz, M., & Combes Taylor, J. (2004). Breaking Through: Helping Low-Skilled Adults Enter and Succeed in College and Careers. National Council for Workforce Education.
Retrieved From
http://www.jff.org/publications/workforce/breaking-through-helping-low-skilled-adu/172