Exciting news! Our own Executive Director Bryan Seck, Associative Director of
Adult Skills Julie Grives, and Training Administrator Kevin Mattran from Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing will be presenting at the 2025 COABE National Conference in Dallas, TX.
Join us March 31st, 11:50 AM – 1:00 PM, as we discuss how English Language Learning (ELL) programs can empower employees and strengthen the workforce. This session will highlight how collaboration between literacy organizations and businesses can drive meaningful change.
In the meantime, here are some cool stats showcasing this positive change in action:
- 397,879 individuals obtained their High School Equivalency diploma.
- 24,397 passed the citizenship test.
- 207,061 participated in Integrated Education and Training programs.
- 194,738 earned an industry-recognized credential.
- 1,114,692 connected with employment opportunities.
- 49% of family literacy students reported a stronger connection with their children’s education.
- 80% of adult education students increased their use of digital tools during the pandemic.
- GED® graduates see an average annual wage increase of $9,000, while those completing 100 hours of instruction gain $10,000 more per year.
- For every 400,000 adults earning a high school diploma, the tax base increases by $2.5 billion, and the economy saves $200 billion in reduced public assistance costs.
- Research shows that a mother’s literacy level is the greatest predictor of a child’s academic success, outweighing even poverty.
