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Strong Enrollments

What are common barriers to meeting enrollment goals in adult career pathway (ACP) courses? How can we identify, reach and attract the adult learners in our community who can benefit from the multiple supports for success that we provide in our ACP? What elements of programming - location, schedule, instructional practice, etc. - must we consider to ensure access for our target populations? How do we craft benefit messages rather than just provide program information for potential participants? How do we establish goals, plans and accountability among all organizational partners in an ACP collaboration? These tools and reference materials will help answer many of these questions and guide you in setting the foundation for best practices in adult career pathway programming.

Building Strong Enrollments – Guidelines & Examples plus Worksheet

A 7-step process that guides ABE programs and their partners to go beyond existing student populations and generic program flyers to instead be focused and strategic in building enrollments for adult career pathway programs.

Career Pathways Brochure – Example

This informational brochure is especially useful as a communication piece with potential referral sources – i.e., agency staff working with target populations who need program specifics in order to determine whether participants are eligible, etc.

Career Pathways Toolkit: Element Three – Design Education and Training Programs

Element Three of the Toolkit provides useful guidance and tools to identify target populations, choose recruitment strategies, provide flexible delivery models, and more.

Enrollment Spreadsheets

These two spreadsheet templates with examples are helpful tools for meeting enrollment goals through shared effort of all adult career pathways (ACP) partner organizations, and for creating an enrollment plan that factors in realistic persistence/attrition rates at each step of the pathway program.

Healthcare ACP Promo Flyer – Example

An excellent example of a promotional flyer with key “benefit messages” to attract target participants; nice photos; a graphic explanation of the career pathways available; and clear next steps for anyone interested.

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Adult Career Pathways Glossary

Confused about Adult Career Pathways and transitions terminology? You’re not alone! See this handy ACP glossary.

Adult Career Pathways Glossary