Building Sustainable Statewide Outreach Systems to Recruit Adult Learners A Case Study in Post-Pandemic Strategies for Adult Education

The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) embarked on a coordinated statewide capacity-building system initiative to support 75 adult education provider organizations across the state including community colleges, school districts and community-based organizations. The initiative led to an overall increased student enrollment in fiscal year 2022 that was 40.5% higher than the total enrollment in fiscal