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Adult Education Program (Formerly AEBG)

Administrating Agency

California Community Colleges’ Chancellor’s Office (Chancellor's Office) & California Department of Education (CDE)

Apprenticeship Funding

Apprenticeship Possible

Target Customer

Adults with limited skills or needing English language instruction

Purpose

Adult education is a public education program for all adults. Adult schools offer free to low-cost classes for adults 18 and older. Students can earn a high school diploma, high school equivalency certificate, learn about jobs, learn to speak English, and learn how to become a U.S. citizen. Adult schools are located in many cities and town

Eligible to Access Funding

  • 71 regional consortia across the state that include members from community colleges, k-12 adult schools, county offices of education, and a variety of community partners including, but not limited to, local workforce investment boards, libraries, and community based organizations.
Ongoing Funding Yes
PY 2023-2024 State Funds $499,813,807