- Spartanburg School District 7
- About Adult Education
Why is Adult Education Important?
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Diploma/High School Equivalency Diploma Completion
Did you know...
- Full-time workers with a high school diploma earn almost $10,000 more per year than those without a diploma
- Adults without a diploma are more than twice as likely to be living in poverty as those with a diploma
- A mother’s education level is the greatest determining factor of her child’s future academic success
- By 2020, 65% of all jobs will require a level of education beyond a high school diploma
English as a Second Language
Did you know...
- By 2030, nearly one in five U.S. workers will be an immigrant
- Nearly 20 millions U.S. adults have limited English language proficiency
Career Readiness and Soft Skill Certification
Did you know...
- The U.S. is falling behind other countries and cannot compete economically without improving the skills of its workforce
- In a recent national survey, 92% of business leaders thought that U.S. workers were not as skilled as they needed to be
Spartanburg County Adult Education can help!