Missouri Adult Learner Network

Missouri's economic prosperity is intricately linked to the attainment of postsecondary education, with 60% of Missouri's jobs requiring education beyond high school and 20% necessitating a bachelors degree or higher. MDHEWD is resolute in its pursuit of equity, recognizing historical disparities, and plans to close attainment gaps for Black, Hispanic, and rural adults. The new Missouri Adult Learner Strategic Plan "60 For All", outlines what it will take to reach Missouri's goals for adult learners, including increasing postsecondary enrollment, facilitating credential attainment, enhancing workforce competitiveness, and overall building a better quality of life for Missourians. Help us share information and drive excitement around the ALN by following us on LinkedIn: https://buff.ly/4e3atUA - Because this is a new initiative, gaining support and recognition will help increase involvement and build support for change! Want to be involved? Contact Samantha Dickey at [email protected] READ THE FULL REPORT: https://buff.ly/40HgmDw

Samantha Dickey, Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Postsecondary Policy, presented on October 16 during a breakout session at the Workforce2030 Conference in Springfield. Also presenting "Reaching Missouri's Postsecondary Attainment Goals by Engaging Adult Learners" were Laura Winter, MOCAN Executive Director; Jess Bartlett, Jefferson College Early College Coordinator; and Will Mountz, Missouri Southern State University Director of Adult Degree Completion. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the sixth annual Workforce2030 Conference, which explored the strategies and programs that Missouri’s employers, educators, and organizations can implement leading up to the year 2030 to make our state the home of a thriving, vibrant workforce.

The Adult Learner Network supports the development of educational opportunities that match the unique needs and goals of adults.?? ? The new strategic plan aims to increase postsecondary enrollment, facilitate credential attainment, enhance workforce competitiveness and overall build a better quality of life for Missourian's. Help us share information and drive excitement around the ALN by following the Adult Learner Network on LinkedIn: https://buff.ly/4e3atUA - Because this is a new initiative, gaining support and recognition will help increase involvement and build support for change! ADULT LEARNER STRATEGIC PLAN: https://buff.ly/40HgmDw

The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development, in consultation with Education Strategy Group and Missouri College & Career Attainment Network, has released 60 for All: A Roadmap to Equitable Postsecondary Attainment for Adult Missourians. To reach our educational attainment goal in the state (as well as for rural, Black, and Hispanic Missourians), we need to credential 150,000 adults by 2028 - 105,000 rural adults, 30,000 Black adults, and 15,000 Hispanic adults. The report outlines 23 tactics that we should implement. We want to hear from you: which tactic(s) are you already implementing on your campus/in your region, and which ones are you most excited to tackle next? Comment below ?? https://lnkd.in/gx8Nw4xs