Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Auburn Adult Education cites enrollment gains, workforce partnerships; grant-funded coordinator extended through 2025
Summary
Director Jen Tyner told the Auburn School Committee on March 26 that Auburn Adult Education met three of four state outcome benchmarks, increased enrollment, and expanded workplace training; a grant-funded workforce coordinator has been extended through December 2025.
Jen Tyner, director of the Auburn Adult Education Program, told the Auburn School Committee on March 26 that the program was recognized this year as a high-performing program within the regional hub covering Androscoggin and Oxford counties.
Tyner said the program met three of four state benchmarks used to judge adult education programs. "We increased enrollment by more than 10% as a hub," she said, and the program exceeded the state target for measurable skill gain, reporting a 42% gain against a 39% target. In academic post-testing the program reported 75% success versus a 60% state target.
The presentation outlined three main program areas: academic preparation (HiSET and adult diploma pathways, adult basic education and English-language instruction), workforce training (on-site workplace literacy and…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
