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Adult Education Data Profiles

Adult Education Data Profiles

Access the data profiles HERE.

The Data Profiles are designed to help you articulate the need for services in your counties and regions. Data of services provided in the previous year(s) would be drawn from the LACES database and can be paired with statements from the VDOE adult education fact sheets found here.

Sample Statements

Some sample statements of how to read these charts are:

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In Buchanan County, there are 1,828 adults without a high school diploma or equivalent, that is 15.49% of the adult population. In the past year, our program has helped [number] adults achieve their high school equivalency and prepare for further education, training, and employment.

In Alexandria City, there are 8,109 adults without a high school diploma or equivalent, that is 7.48% of the adult population. Adults without a high school diploma have median household earnings of $34,704. In the past year, our program has helped [number] adults achieve their high school equivalency and prepare for further education, training, and employment.

In Virginia Beach City, there are 11,461 adults who do not speak English proficiently, that is 4% of the population. In the past year, our program has helped [number] adults improve their English proficiency and prepare for further education, training, and employment.

Data Citations

The citations for the Data Profiles are here and are also located below the data tables on the Tableau site.

Sources: Total and Percent of Adults without a High School Diploma or Equivalent (2023 Five-Year American Community Survey, Table B15001). Total and Percent of Adults who do not speak English very well (2023 Five-Year American Community Survey, Table B16004). Median Household Income for Adults 25+ without a High School Diploma or Equivalent (2023 Five-Year American Community Survey, Table B20004).

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