adult education

American  

noun

1. a program of noncredit courses for adults regardless of previous education, offered typically by a university extension or institute.

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Etymology

Origin of adult education

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Becerra, 42, is also an employee at Santa Ana College and a board member at the North Orange County Regional Occupation Program, an adult education school based in Anaheim.

From Los Angeles Times

The Education Department tested this approach in June, announcing the transfer of adult education programs to the Labor Department.

From Los Angeles Times

"I bought myself a book called Investing for Idiots, went to a conference, and treated it like adult education," she says.

From BBC

In Missouri, the Laclede Literacy Council laid off 16 of 17 staff members after adult education funds were held back.

From Los Angeles Times

He sees a "looming crisis" among young people unable to get on the jobs ladder, and would like to see more money go into adult education.

From BBC