Pima Community College officials say the school faces an uncertain future for its adult education programs after state leaders agreed to eliminate funding for the Community College Adult Education Workforce Program.
The decision will reduce funding for the college’s Adult Basic Education for College and Career (ABECC) programs by $1.5 million, according to PCC.
College officials said the funding has played a key role over the past four years in helping adult learners earn educational credentials and workforce training needed to enter or advance in the job market. PCC reported that more than 650 adults have completed their High School Equivalency (GED) diplomas through the program, while more than 1,700 learners have completed entry-level workforce training and begun career pathways…