Adult Career Pathways
Recent Newsletter Articles
Adult Education and Minnesota State Co-Req Partnership Gatherings Wrap Up Another Successful School Year
For several years, MN Adult Education teachers and administrators have joined forces with Minn State campus faculty, administrators, and system-wide leaders to pursue strategies to address and support college-enrolled students who are academically underprepared for their college courses and programs of study. Hear the latest about this partnership work. Read More
Safety First: Commercial Driver’s License is a Promising Career Pathway for Adult Ed Learners
Metro South offers an online statewide course preparing students for a career as a driver of commercial motor vehicles. This career pathway has high demand, competitive salary, and low barriers to entry, and it offers opportunities for advancement. Read More
From Aspiration to Achievement: One Paraprofessional’s Journey to Credentialing Success
Paraprofessionals play a vital role in education, supporting students while building rewarding careers with opportunities for growth. In Minnesota, instructional paraprofessionals must meet specific qualifications, and many Adult Ed programs offer courses to help students earn a lifelong credential. Read about Stella’s inspiring journey into this field and discover resources related to this rewarding career. Read More
Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
Level up your job search with a Microsoft Office Specialist certificate, an industry recognized credential that will set you apart from the competition! Read More
The Power of a Student Leadership Council: Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
By giving students a voice at their educational institution, student leadership councils foster critical skills like communication, collaboration, and problem-solving but also bring a transformation element of belonging and connection to your Adult Ed program and the wider community. Read More
Adult Career Pathways for Beginning and Intermediate Levels: A Place to Start
How can Adult Education programs develop career pathway classes for students at the beginning or intermediate level? Two effective strategies include contextualizing instruction and fostering an organizational culture focused on career pathways. Ready to get started? Read More
Adult Education Partners with Minnesota State Campuses to Serve Academically Underprepared Students
Developing and advancing effective college and ABE co-requisite classroom partnerships is the business of ABE and Minn State educators working together through periodic Affinity Group (AG) meetings. Learn about recent AG discussions, including updates on the shift to a co-req format and spotlights on several college/ABE partnerships in Minnesota. Read More
Transitions 101 in 90 Minutes or Less
Are you short on time but want to learn the basics of Transitions in Adult Education? This webinar recording is for you! Read More
Adult Education: Providing High Value to Under-Prepared Students in Minnesota State Colleges
This article features the partnership work involving the Minnesota State System and Adult Education to serve college enrolled students who are under-prepared for the rigors of college courses and programs of study. Find out about the new corequisite model, as well as the Affinity Group you can join to explore and promote effective partnership models for student success in the co-req environment. Read More
Embracing Change: An Updated IET Approval Process
Teachers and administrators face many challenges when designing, implementing and sustaining career pathways. Particularly cumbersome is the Integrated Education and Training service model, commonly known as IET. Read on to learn more about the updated IET Approval Process with new documents and changes to the evaluation of Single Set of Learning Objectives. Read More