Workforce
Adult Basic Education to Industry Credential (IET) logic model
About 21,000 working-age adults in the region lack a high school credential, and adult education students who complete a level rarely move on to job training. Waiting until a student earns a GED before starting technical training adds a year or more.
Inputs
- Adult education instructors co-teaching with community college CNA and welding faculty
- Integrated Education and Training (IET) curriculum mapped to state content standards
- CASAS assessment licenses
- Navigator staff for childcare, transportation and scheduling support
Activities
- Assess incoming students and place those at NRS levels 3-4 in IET cohorts
- Co-teach contextualized reading and math alongside technical training
- Prepare students for HiSET or GED subtests in parallel
- Connect completers to employer partners for interviews
Outputs
- 180 adults enroll in IET cohorts each year
- 126 students complete 12 weeks of contextualized instruction
- 112 students sit for a CNA or AWS welding certification exam
- 70 students pass at least one high school equivalency subtest
Short-term outcomes
- 60% of participants achieve a measurable skill gain each program year
- Attendance averages at least 80% of scheduled hours
Intermediate outcomes
- 70% of exam takers earn the industry credential
- 58% of exiters employed in the second quarter after exit
Long-term impact
- Higher wages and credential attainment among adults without a high school diploma
- IET becomes a standing pathway funded through state adult education and Perkins dollars
Indicators and data sources
| Indicator | Source | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Measurable skill gains by educational functioning level | CASAS pre and post tests reported to the National Reporting System (NRS) | Program year |
| Credential attainment | Credentialing body results and state adult education data system | Quarterly |
| Employment and median earnings after exit | State UI wage records match | Quarterly |
| High school equivalency attainment | HiSET or GED Testing Service score reports | Quarterly |
Assumptions
- Students can attend 12 hours per week once support services are in place
- Employer partners hire credentialed graduates at entry wages
Programs this model suits
- WIOA Title II Adult Education and Family Literacy Act funds through the state adult education agency
- Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) for English learner cohorts
- Community foundation economic mobility grants
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