Funds partnerships to deliver workplace education for adult workers, focusing on ABE/ESOL instruction, curriculum development, and data-driven strategies to improve participation and retention.
This grant funds Massachusetts Community Adult Learning Centers to deliver adult education, literacy, and workforce readiness programs, with a focus on equity and innovative, inclusive instruction.
FY2027: Fair Share Adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Services supports providers offering new adult ESOL classes with digital and workplace skills for success in Massachusetts' workforce.
FY2027: Strengthening English as a Second Language ESL Programming and Services supports districts with ESL curriculum work and teacher hubs to strengthen instruction and expand the ESL educator pipeline.
Funds MassLINKS, a statewide virtual school offering adult basic education and ESOL to improve credentials, career readiness, and reduce educational disparities in Massachusetts.