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County office highlights adult‑education needs — staff say ~40,000 Santa Cruz adults lack a high‑school credential
Summary
Superintendent and staff told trustees the county data show roughly 40,000 adults in Santa Cruz County lack a high-school diploma; trustees discussed expanding CAC and GED options and outreach to that population.
Superintendent-level staff presented county-level data on adult education and career-and-college (CAC) programs, noting recent analytics the COE will share with trustees. The presentation included a staff-cited figure: “there is 40,000 adults in Santa Cruz County that don't have a high school [diploma],” which the superintendent said represents an opportunity for county programs to expand outreach and credentials via GED or certificate pathways.
Trustees discussed program capacity (ex: medical assistant and dental assisting programs that are currently not universally free) and agreed that expanding access where possible should be a priority. Staff said some program fees are covered through grant eligibility for qualifying students and that they will provide infographics and annual trend data so trustees can track need, services and results.
