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Pickens County Adult Education wins state awards; director reports enrollment and funding gains
Summary
Pickens County Adult Education was honored with multiple statewide awards. The program reported roughly 435 current students, 401 graduates over five years, and recent increases in federal and state funding that will allow hiring additional instructors and expanding programming.
Mr. Blackson, representing the Pickens County Adult Education program, told the School Board the program received multiple statewide awards this year for innovation and student success and described recent gains in enrollment and funding.
Blackson said the adult‑education operation—staffed by roughly 25 people—serves ESL learners and GED/diploma students alongside workforce certificates. He reported the program served just over 2,000 students over the past five years and had 401 graduates during that…
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