DWD names 17 adult education providers as Indiana Adult Education Programs of Excellence

DWD names 17 adult education providers as
Indiana Adult Education Programs of Excellence

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 4, 2023) - The Indiana Department of Workforce Development recently named 17 Indiana Adult Education providers as inaugural Indiana Adult Education Programs of Excellence. 

DWD created the Programs of Excellence award this year to recognize adult education programs that exceed state goals and expectations across multiple performance metrics. All recipients serve as model providers of adult education services in Indiana.

"Indiana continues to excel as a state due to the hard work, dedication and innovative  practices being implemented by adult education leaders and providers in Hoosier communities every day," said DWD Commissioner Richard Paulk. "The providers receiving this designation have done exceptional work in supporting adult learners as they achieve their goals, improve their educational and economic opportunities, and better their lives, families and communities."

For the past five years, Indiana has led all 50 states in the percentage of students achieving outcomes and is a national leader in high school equivalencies earned, integrated education and career training, and employer partnerships.

"The Programs of Excellence Award was created to recognize adult education programs throughout the state that serve students and communities at the highest levels," said DWD Adult Education Director of Instructional Design Lara Pastore. "These programs offer students multiple pathways to increase their economic opportunities with outstanding results."

The following providers were named Indiana Adult Education Programs of Excellence:

• Area 30 Technology Center Adult Education;
• Benton Fountain Warren;
• Center for Workforce Innovations;
• Crawfordsville Adult Resource Academy;
• Elkhart Community Schools;
• Fort Wayne Community Schools;
• Grant Regional Adult Education;
• Horizon Education Alliance Adult Pathways;
• Impact Institute;
• Lafayette Adult Resource Academy;
• Monroe County Community Schools;
• MSD Warren Township;
• MSD Washington Township;
• River Valley Resources (Region 9 & Region 10);
• South Bend Community School Corporation;
• Vincennes University; and
• Wagler Education and Training Center.

All recipients were recognized at the Indiana Association of Adult and Continuing Education annual conference award ceremony held Sept. 28 in Michigan City. 

For more information on adult education in Indiana, visit in.gov/dwd/career-training-adult-ed.