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Adult learners tell Senate committee: funding and programs matter for job readiness
Summary
Adult learners and Central Vermont Adult Ed representatives told senators that English and job‑training classes have helped students improve skills and secure work, and they urged continued support and funding for adult‑learning programs.
The Senate committee paused consideration of ticketing policy to hear testimony from Central Vermont Adult Education and several adult learners about the role of adult‑education programs in workforce development.
"I was given a test to take before I would have been enrolled, and I failed, but I didn't give up," said Paul Sto, a refugee who described how adult‑education courses helped him improve reading, English and earn credentials; he said he expects to graduate this June and hopes to pursue higher education and public‑service work.
Brian Kravitz, director of outreach and workforce development at Central Vermont Adult Ed, introduced students who described classroom gains in English, math and vocational training, including a weatherization course that led one student toward OSHA training and job prospects.
Another student, Jonathan Ster, credited improvements in writing and math with new confidence and said adult education opened paths toward trade school or college.
Committee members thanked the witnesses and noted that adult‑education funding and support are under active consideration during the session; no vote was taken during the hearing.
