LCCC Joins National Effort to Get Adults in School, Jobs
LCCC Joins National Effort to Get Adults in School, Jobs The Cheyenne Post
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Laramie County Community College’s Adult Education Program Joins National Effort to Promote Skill Development and Employment
Students take notes during an English as a Second Language course in the Adult Career & Education Program at LCCC.
The “Moving Ahead with Adult Ed” Campaign
Laramie County Community College’s (LCCC) adult education programs are playing a crucial role in equipping individuals with the necessary skills to secure employment during challenging economic times. In line with this objective, LCCC has recently joined a national effort called “Moving Ahead with Adult Ed.” This campaign aims to assist adults in obtaining their high school diploma and finding work. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are over 22 million adults in the U.S. who have not completed high school, and a recent study revealed that approximately 43 million working-age Americans lack the skills required for high-demand jobs in the country.
The “Moving Ahead with Adult Ed” campaign is a collaboration between the Coalition on Adult Basic Education and the National Association of State Directors of Adult Education. These organizations believe that for every dollar invested in adult education, communities receive a return of $60 in additional income, taxes, and savings on public services.
Benefits of Adult Education
Mary Martin, LCCC’s ACES manager, emphasizes the positive impact of adult education on individuals’ career prospects and future opportunities. Adult education not only helps individuals acquire new skills but also enhances existing ones, opening doors to better job opportunities and higher education.
Free Services and Eligibility
LCCC’s adult education services are provided free of cost. To enroll, students must be at least 16 years old, and those under 18 will require an age waiver.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
The article discusses the Laramie County Community College’s adult education program, which aims to help adults gain the skills they need to find work. This aligns with SDG 4, which focuses on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. Additionally, the article mentions that the program helps adults find work, which is connected to SDG 8, which aims to promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational, and tertiary education, including university.
- Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value.
The article mentions that the LCCC Adult Education program helps adults gain the skills they need to get their high school diploma and find work. This aligns with Target 4.3, which focuses on ensuring equal access to affordable and quality technical and vocational education. Additionally, the program aims to help adults find work, which is connected to Target 8.5, which focuses on achieving full and productive employment and decent work for all.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator 4.3.1: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months.
- Indicator 8.5.1: Average hourly earnings of female and male employees, by occupation, age group, and persons with disabilities.
The article mentions that the LCCC Adult Education program helps adults gain the skills they need to get their high school diploma and find work. To measure progress towards Target 4.3, the participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months can be used as an indicator (Indicator 4.3.1). Additionally, to measure progress towards Target 8.5, the average hourly earnings of female and male employees, by occupation, age group, and persons with disabilities can be used as an indicator (Indicator 8.5.1).
4. Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 4: Quality Education | Target 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational, and tertiary education, including university. | Indicator 4.3.1: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months. |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value. | Indicator 8.5.1: Average hourly earnings of female and male employees, by occupation, age group, and persons with disabilities. |
Source: thecheyennepost.com
