Current trends and national data suggest that Western civilization is in decline or free fall, depending on the topic. The good news is that citizens believe educators will be the ones to turn it around. If we want to transform the system, then we have to start with transforming our beliefs about the system. That requires that we ask the right questions of our students, staff, and each other.

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Join us at lunch, where we will shine a spotlight on the top two scoring model programs; Grossmont Adult Education, A Campus-wide IET Model for Healthcare Training and LARAEC Student Connect Webinar Series. We will also recognize all model programs that scored high enough to be added to the Advancing CA Adult Education Model Program repository.

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The California Conservation Corps is a State government run workforce development program offering paid training for young adults interested in careers focused on conserving our environment and mitigating the impacts of climate change. The only requirement to enroll is motivation for hard work, personal development, and public service. Learn how your adult learner can transition to $33,000 plus $8,000 in scholarships their first year.

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This session explores collaborative strategies for promoting completion, transitions, and livable wages among California's adult learners through CAEP partnerships. Participants will discuss national perspectives on student success, the unique California adult education system, and the positive student outcomes of collaboration between adult schools and community colleges. The presentation will highlight evidence-based strategies from the Promising Practices report.

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Discover how the Lompoc Unified Adult Education Consortium (LUAE) and Southwest Riverside Adult Education (SRAE) took different approaches to achieve stellar results in promoting their programs. Despite their varied strategies, both consortia saw significant improvements in program visibility, enrollment growth, and an overall sense of pride in their service offerings.

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We will be sharing strategies to help and support classes that have difficulty inspiring students to persist and progress.

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