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How To Turn Adult Education Into Careers, Quickly

Kavitha Cardoza

November 02, 2013 |

NPR |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Shoreline, Washington

When adults want to return to school, they face many challenges including the experience of long waitlists for classes, and poor relevance to the job skills they need for future employment. The Washington state community college system has started a program known as Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) that instead teaches in two parts: academic content and basic soft skills.

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