adult education
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of adult education
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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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 ● Dec. 19, 2025
In Missouri, the Laclede Literacy Council laid off 16 of 17 staff members after adult education funds were held back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2025
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 ● Jun. 9, 2025
According to the IFS, average employer spending on training has fallen by 27% in real terms since 2011, and public spending on adult education and skills is down 31% over the same period.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2024
I had never heard of these adult education classes.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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