by Wilkes Journal-Patriot:
Wilkes Community College’s results through NC Reconnect, an effort to re-enroll adult students who left before completing degree or credential programs there, so far are exceeding expectations.
“We have been blown away…
by EdNC:
Since 2021, the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research has gathered data, stories, and lessons learned from colleges participating in NC Reconnect – the initiative to re-engage…
by EdNC:
From fall 2012 to fall 2022, college student enrollment dropped by about 1.9 million students – almost 10%.
College enrollment has been declining since 2010 – due to factors like falling…
by EdNC:
What makes adult learners persist?
Despite many barriers, adult learners primarily persist to increase their earning power or workplace advancement and for personal fulfillment, according to Dr. Matt Bergman, a
Everyone knows the vast majority of today’s higher-wage jobs require more than a high school diploma. Unfortunately, fewer than half of North Carolinians between the ages 25 of 44 have the…COA Launches Better Skills. Better Jobs. Better Future.
by EdNC:
Janet Spriggs, Forsyth Tech president, welcomes adult learners to a new school year. Photo by Devin Purgason
I go to work every day knowing the work we will do that day at…