and relevant, particularly for working adults who balance jobs, families, and other responsibilities. LOOKING AHEAD: FUTURE PRIORITIES Over the next 18 to 24 months, IAACE is focused on several key priorities: • Enhancing member benefits: Providing more resources, training, and support for adult education professionals. • Expanding collaboration: Strengthening partnerships with state agencies, employers, and community organizations. • Advocating for funding: Ensuring stable support for adult education programs at both state and federal levels. • Sharing best practices: Helping members learn from one another to continually improve adult education across Indiana. Jenn emphasizes that the association’s role is not just to respond to challenges, but to proactively shape the future of adult learning in Indiana. THE BROADER IMPACT OF ADULT EDUCATION IAACE’s work is about more than numbers — it’s about stories. Each learner who earns a diploma, gains a skill, or secures a job represents a victory for themselves, their families, and their communities. “Every time someone achieves a credential, we’re breaking cycles of poverty, opening doors to new opportunities, and building stronger communities,” Jenn reflects. “That’s the heart of adult education.” The Indiana Association for Adult and Continuing Education is a champion for adult learners and the professionals who serve them. Through its pillars of professional development, collaboration, and advocacy, IAACE is transforming lives, strengthening the workforce, and contributing to Indiana’s future prosperity. From Keith’s journey to the thousands of Hoosiers earning diplomas each year, IAACE’s impact is clear: education is the key to opportunity. By empowering adult learners and supporting educators, the 142 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 10
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