high school equivalency credential

The pathway for our U.S. Workforce

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HSE Credential Equates to Employment & Earnings

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84,375

Adults entering at 9th grade or higher Reading, Math, & Language Arts skills, year ending June 30, 2023

80,172

High School Credentials Awarded, year ending June 30, 2023

In 2022

Workers without a high school diploma had median weekly earnings of $682, while workers with a diploma made $853 per week.

86%

Employers that were surveyed had a requirement for a high school diploma or HSE credential.

45%

Graduates enrolled in postsecondary education within three years of graduation.

90%

HSE graduates who went on to post secondary re-enrolled from one semester to the next– compared to 29 percent before 2014.

Evidence-Based
Impacts that
Count

The AEFLA/WIOA system is highly accountable under WIOA with a vast amount of reliable and relevant data being collected and validated nationwide. However, there are important data that could be considered in addition to the federal performance metrics that could be used to provide a better understanding of how adult education programs and HSE attainment are positively impacting students and local communities. Find out what these are.

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AEFLA / WIOA Innovations for Adult Learners

Funding for the AEFLA/WIOA system is hard at work helping individuals through comprehensive wrap around services to improve their skills, increase their job opportunities and wages, and contribute to the overall economic growth and stability of the country. Learn about innovations in adult education from across the nation.

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In The News

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National AEFL Week Amplifies Industry Achievements in Upskilling the Workforce

Low-cost programs offer high value gains for wide variety of adult learners, including High School Equivalency (HSE) and job training seekers.

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Podcast with Sharon Bonney

Driven by the inspiring journeys of her grandmother and husband, who both earned their GEDs as adults, Sharon is a staunch advocate for adult education and paints a vivid picture of the breadth of adult education.

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