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The Improving Economic Mobility for Adult Learners Initiative (IEMAL) provides an illustration of how colleges along with state organizations are working to create new policies and structures that are responsive to a changing economy and student demographics.  \nAUTHORS  \nRachel McDonnell, Director, JFF and Stephen Saunier, Manager, JFF  \nJFF.ORG  \n2  \nAcknowledgments  \nWe would like to thank everyone who contributed to this brief, including our partners at Achieving the Dream and the ATD coaches; everyone at the participating states and colleges; the learners and advisors who participated in surveys and focus groups; the JFF and ATD project teams; and our editorial and design staff. We would also like to thank our funders for their investments in adult learner success.  \nAbout Jobs for the Future  \nJobs for the Future (JFF) [transforms U.S. education](transforms U.S. education) and workforce systems to drive economic success for people, businesses, and [communities.](communities. jff.org)[ ](communities. jff.org)[jff.org](communities. jff.org)  \nAbout Achieving the Dream  \nAchieving the Dream (ATD) is a partner and champion of more than 300 community colleges across the country. Drawing on our expert coaches, groundbreaking programs, and national peer network, we provide institutions with integrated, tailored support for every aspect of their work—from foundational capacities such as leadership, data, and equity to intentional strategies for supporting students holistically, building K–12 partnerships, and more. We call this Whole College Transformation. Our vision is for every college to be a catalyst for equitable and economically vibrant communities. We know that with the right partner and the right approach, colleges can drive access, completion rates, and employment outcomes—so that all students can access life-changing learning that propels them into community-changing careers. Follow us on X (Twitter) , Facebook, and LinkedIn.  \nBuilding Systems That Work for Adult Learners  \nJFF.ORG  \n3  \nContents  \nBuilding Systems That Work for Adult Learners ........................................................ 1  \nAbout Jobs for the Future ...................................................................................................... 2  \nAbout Achieving the Dream ................................................................................................... 2  \nExecutive Summary ....................................................................................................... 4  \nIntroduction .................................................................................................................... 5  \nSpotlights: Change in Action ........................................................................................ 9  \nCollege Spotlight \\#1: Delta College .................................................................................... 10  \nSpotlight \\#2: Virginia Community College System ............................................................ 12  \nCollege Spotlight \\#3: Union College of Union County ...................................................... 16  \nState Entities as Facilitators of Change.............................................................................. 18  \nThe Future for Community Colleges ................................................................................... 20  \nBuilding Systems That Work for Adult Learners  \nJFF.ORG  \n4  \nExecutive Summary  \nAcross the country, policymakers, postsecondary leaders, and students themselves are engaged in questions about the purpose and value of college. Learners are trying to reconcile concerns about the cost and relevance of postsecondary education with the increasing importance of postsecondary training and ","cbCaidayOGVJdmPC","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidayOGVJdmPC","pdf",3411133,22,"English","# Executive Summary\n# Introduction\n# Spotlights: Change in Action\n# College Spotlight #1: Delta College\n# Spotlight #2: Virginia Community College System\n# College Spotlight #3: Union College of Union County\n# State Entities as Facilitators of Change\n# The Future for Community Colleges","[{\"question\":\"What problem does the brief address for adult learners?\",\"answer\":\"It addresses concerns about the cost and relevance of postsecondary education while emphasizing the need for credentials and training that lead to good jobs, especially for adults who make up a large share of community college enrollment.\"},{\"question\":\"What is IEMAL and why is it highlighted?\",\"answer\":\"IEMAL is used as an illustration of how colleges and state organizations create new policies and structures responsive to changing economies and student demographics, using evidence-based approaches to improve adult learner success.\"},{\"question\":\"What strategies does the brief describe to improve the adult learner experience?\",\"answer\":\"It describes strategies including process mapping, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement, alongside policy and practice changes such as targeted advising, career services, rewarding prior learning, and accelerating credential attainment.\"}]","Building Systems That Work for Adult Learners - Lessons from the Field | PDF",1792053355,55]