Today, 37.6 million Americans under 65 have attended some college but hold no credential to show for it, due to financial, administrative, or practical obstacles. Against this backdrop, it’s crucial that higher education institutions redouble efforts to re-engage stopped out learners. 

Since 2022, we’ve worked across six states to streamline the path for adults on their way to a credential of value. In Pennsylvania, we’ve collaborated with the PA Department of Education to launch a year-long community of practice of over 50 institutions dedicated to re-engaging adult learners. Through virtual meetings, the project brings together nearly 100 representatives from public and private colleges, occupational training providers, and community colleges to share promising practices, address common challenges, and develop actionable strategies to support adult learner re-enrollment.

Please join us for the final virtual convening of the Pennsylvania Adult Learner Community of Practice on Tuesday, November 5, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM ET. We’re excited to open the meeting for the first time to a broader audience. We hope it will provide an opportunity for all who are interested to help shape the future of adult learner re-engagement across the country.