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The American Community Survey estimated that 13 percent of the total US population was foreign-born in 2014. While some immigrants may face challenges upon arrival to the U.S., opportunities to succeed are supported through tapping into unrealized...

Explores the current state of adult education and highlights examples of promising practices and programs from across the U.S. in GED/Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, and Developmental Education.

Identifies promising practices and other findings using in-depth case studies with ten grant recipients and a review of administrative data from the Customized Training (CT) grants awarded under New Jersey’s Workforce Development Partnership (WDP)...

The literacy proficiency of Non-Native-English-Speaking Workers is closely associated with length of employment, wages earned, hours worked, and occupations held.

Evaluates a demonstration project in Arkansas and Iowa based on the core premise that helping new Americans enter the workforce will simultaneously enhance the workforce, further local economic development, and raise awareness of diversity issues.

Discusses the design of the five Limited English Proficiency and Hispanic Workforce Initiative (LEPHWI) projects, which pilot learning strategies that simultaneously teach English language acquisition and occupational skills.

Examines the characteristics of incarcerated adults who were near release as well as the relationship between various characteristics and the English literacy proficiency of this population group, using the 2003 National Assessment of Adult...

This study focused on the role of social ties and human capital in the integration of Latino immigrants into the local economy.

Presents evaluation findings of Illinois’ SG pilot sites which explore adult bridge programs offering preparatory courses intended to help students transition to postsecondary education, job-related specific training, and employment.

Details the initial findings from research on the education and employment outcomes of students who enrolled in the General Services Technician (automobile service and repair) program at Shoreline Community College between 2006 and 2009.