Adult education
Alternative labels
Adult community education
Community education providers
Report
Adult education: the missing piece to bridging the digital divide
This paper argues that the divide extends beyond access to technology and is fundamentally about the ability to benefit from it, which hinges on digital literacy. It advocates for sustained core funding for adult education programs and establishing a national platform for resource sharing.
Report
Administration of the Adult Migrant English Program contracts
The objective of this audit was to assess whether the design and administration of the Adult Migrant English Program was effective. The audit has found that appropriate contractual arrangements are not in place with the 13 general service providers. The contracts are continuing to operate past their stated completion date, despite there being no extension...
Report
Let’s rebuild the foundation: reinstating Canada’s adult literacy knowledge infrastructure requires federal leadership
This paper argues that a comprehensive, national adult literacy knowledge infrastructure must be reinstated in Canada to support literacy practitioners, learners and policy-makers.
Discussion paper
Future delivery of foundation skills training in remote Australia: discussion paper - December 2022
This discussion paper outlines current Australian government support for foundation skills training in remote areas. The paper has been prepared to seek public views on how training delivery can be strengthened.
Case study
Journeying through VET: a case study of foundation skills learners
Adult language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills, as well as employability skills, are often referred to as foundation skills—key ingredients that help people get a job and remain employed. This research explores the enrolment paths, program completions and employment and further study outcomes of learners who had enrolled in nationally recognised foundation skills programs between...