A Different Kind of Freshman: Adult Learners Cynthia Zafft, Senior Advisor National College Transition Network at World Education czafft@worlded.org 11/12/2018
Greetings from the NCTN What do adults want? What do adults need? www.collegetransition.org
This is a test…
1. What percent of undergraduates are considered “traditional”? b. 27% c. 47% d. 62%
1. What percent of undergraduates are considered “traditional”? b. 27%
a. One quarter b. One third c. One half d. Two thirds 2. What portion of our 2020 workforce is beyond the reach of K-12 educational reform? a. One quarter b. One third c. One half d. Two thirds
2. What portion of our 2020 workforce is beyond the reach of K-12 educational reform? d. Two thirds
3. What percent of GED holders report they are taking the test to further their education? b. 35% c. 47% d. 62%
3. What percent of GED holders report they are taking the test to further their education?
4. What percent of GED holders actually go on to enroll? b. 35% c. 47% d. 62%
4. What percent of GED holders actually go on to enroll? b. 35%
5. What percent of GED holders obtain at least a year of postsecondary education?
5. What percent of GED holders obtain at least a year of postsecondary education?
6. A GED will have an economic benefit for all recipients? True False
6. A GED will have an economic benefit for all recipients? False, unless it is used to access postsecondary education
7. In the next 20 years, what percent of the growth in the American labor force is expected to come from native-born workers? a. zero b. 15% c. 35% d. 50%
7. In the next 20 years, what percent of the growth in the American labor force is expected to come from native-born workers? a. zero
What are the obstacles? Academic gaps Financial concerns Multiple responsibilities – childcare Few role models Inadequate or out-dated information on the skills needed in today’s job market
And there’s more… Difficulty navigating the college system New to technology Unfamiliar with placement testing Personal concerns about ability to succeed in college
And there’s much more… 11/12/2018