1. A Different Kind of Freshman: Adult Learners
Cynthia Zafft, Senior Advisor
National College Transition Network at
World Education
11/12/2018

2. Greetings from the NCTN
What do adults want?
What do adults need?

3. This is a test…

4. 1. What percent of undergraduates are considered “traditional”?
b. 27%
c. 47%
d. 62%

5. 1. What percent of undergraduates are considered “traditional”?
b. 27%

6. 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

7. 2. What portion of our 2020 workforce is beyond the reach of K-12 educational reform?
d. Two thirds

8. 3. What percent of GED holders report they are taking the test to further their education?
b. 35%
c. 47%
d. 62%

9. 3. What percent of GED holders report they are taking the test to further their education?

10. 4. What percent of GED holders actually go on to enroll?
b. 35%
c. 47%
d. 62%

11. 4. What percent of GED holders actually go on to enroll?
b. 35%

12. 5. What percent of GED holders obtain at least a year of postsecondary education?

13. 5. What percent of GED holders obtain at least a year of postsecondary education?

14. 6. A GED will have an economic benefit for all recipients?
True
False

15. 6. A GED will have an economic benefit for all recipients?
False, unless it is used to access postsecondary education

16. 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%

17. 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

18. 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

19. And there’s more… Difficulty navigating the college system
New to technology
Unfamiliar with placement testing
Personal concerns about ability to succeed in college

20. And there’s much more…
11/12/2018