Adult Education
in Numbers
Michigan Funding Levels
$10K
Federal Funds
Per K-12 learner
$581
Federal Funds
Per Adult Learner
$16m
Total Annual
Federal Funding
27,653
Total Adult Education
Enrollment
State data for Michigan
Purpose: WIOA Title II federally funded adult education programs provide learners with quality-driven literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, and workforce readiness skills that lead to postsecondary education, a family sustaining wage, and economic self-sufficiency.
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Employer Skill Needs: Research from Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce found that, "Forty-two percent of jobs in 2031 will require at least a bachelor’s degree, while only 28 percent will go to workers with a high school diploma or less." Adults who participate in adult education programs have the opportunity to explore career pathways and hone their skills so that they can advance their careers through postsecondary education or training.
NAFTAE is the voice of adult education, advancing the field of adult education through strategic advocacy, public policy leadership, and national awareness efforts.
Michigan Adult Learner Success Stories
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