ADULT LEARNING A AAA INVESTMENT IN YOU! MARCH 19, 2011 The State of Adult Education in Delaware

Ratings and Descriptions AAAExtremely strong capacity to meet commitments AA- to AA +Very strong capacity to meet commitments A – to A +Strong capacity to meet commitments BBB- to BBB+Adequate capacity to meet commitments BB- to BB+Less vulnerable capacity to meet commitments B – to B +More vulnerable capacity to meet commitments C to CCCCurrently vulnerable capacity to meet commitments DIncapacity to meet commitments Where do you rate your ability to meet new job requirements?

Purposes Current ability to provide services  Anecdotal  Data  National  State Environmental Scan  What is happening now How to prepare for the future Plan for FY 12

Information Sources Reach Higher America National Commission On Adult Literacy(2008) One in 31 Pew Center on the States (2009) US Census Bureau (2010) Preparing Workers of Today for the Jobs of Tomorrow President’s Economic Advisory Council (2009) Delaware Occupational Outlook 2016 DE DOL (2009) Workforce Investment Board (2010) Delaware KIDS COUNT (2010) Governor Markel's State of the State Address (2011)

Education and the Job Market The job market is changing and workers will have to change with it to remain employable. Jobs that require less education and skills = lower salaries. Unemployment rates decrease for those with more education. Earnings increase significantly as a worker’s degree of education rises. U.S. DOL, 2010

Who are Delawareans?  Under 5 years old - 6.7%  5 – 17 years old %  18 years old %  65 years old and up %  86.5% have a High School Diploma or higher  27.5% have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher  Delawareans in the labor force %  Families in poverty - 7.1%  Individuals in poverty – 10.5%  Speak a language other than English – 11.6%

Educational Attainment of Delawareans  Less than High School 17.4%  16 – 19 year olds not in school and not a H.S. graduate 10.4%  With less than a 9 th grade 5.0%  Other 2.0%  High School Diploma or higher 82.6%  Bachelor Degree or higher 25.0%  18 – 24 year olds enrolled in college or graduate school 37.8% U.S. CENSUS, 2010

State Rankings by Level of Incarceration (#1 = Highest Rate of Incarceration per capita)

Preparing Workers for the Jobs of Tomorrow (Council of Economic Advisers, 2009) Health Care – large job growth Construction – will recover and add jobs gradually Manufacturing will continue to decline in most areas Employers value workers who think critically, can analyze and solve problems, demonstrate interpersonal skills Occupations that employ workers with post secondary education and training are growing faster Worker flexibility is key  Technology  Environmental/Green

The Job Market and Education (BLS, 2009)

FY 10 Delaware AE Statistics Total enrolled in ABE programs: 3,729 * 3,143 were up to Intermediate High 586 were GED and above Total enrolled in ESL programs: 1,318 Total ABE/ESL students: 5,047 Groves students: 1,298

FY 10 ABE Student Composition by Age AGE NUMBERPERCENTAGE % 19 – 241,34827% ,31548% % 60 and older721%

FY 10 Average Attendance/Attainment LevelAttendance Hrs.Post Test Hrs.Increase Rate ESL Beginning Literacy % ESL Beginning Low % ESL Beginning High % ESL Intermediate Low % ESL Intermediate High % ESL Advanced %

FY 10 Average Attendance/Attainment LevelAttendance Hrs. Post Test Hrs. Increase Rate ABE Beginning Literacy % ABE Beginning Basic % ABE Intermediate Low % ABE Intermediate High % ASE Low % ASE High %

FY 10 Performance Measures Performance MeasureAdult Basic Education (ABE) Groves Adult High School Attained Employment 56%42% Retained Employment 85%65% Obtained a GED or High School Diploma 83%38% Entered Postsecondary Training or Education 88%76%

Even Start Family Literacy Program 5 programs statewide 313 families served 96% of school age children advanced to next grade level 96% of pre school children demonstrated or made progress in Math and Reading Readiness 94% of parents read to their children 89% of parents used library services monthly 94% of parents involved in children’s school, daycare

James H. Groves Adult High School 1,298 students enrolled 490 graduates 136 hours – average attendance 15% transitioned to higher education  75% - Delaware Technical and Community College  Wilmington University  University of Delaware  University of Pheonix

FY 12 Plans Student Satisfaction Survey Continue to offer options that are learner friendly Specialized instructors Weekend classes Increased use of technology Expand use of new ESL modules Publicize GED changes Re-entry Project Participation One Stop Assessor Project and expanded collaboration Groves Transition Project BTOP Project

Challenges Goal Achievement and Retention  Increasing Attendance Hours  Increasing Post Testing Absolute Need for GED/High School Diploma  Employers, training and colleges are checking on a daily basis Increasing Need for Post Secondary  Specific Skills Training  Degree attainment Raising awareness about the value of Adult Education so they more will take advantage

Education and skills are key to obtaining a good paying job. Continued education is a requirement to get a job and be eligible for better jobs! Children do better in school when their parent(s) value an education. Educated adults s make more informed decisions for their communities. Education - An investment that pays off!

Adult Education is a AAA investment in you. YOU are worth it!