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Adult and Workforce Learning

Building flexible pathways to economic mobility

Our team develops resources, research, and collaborative initiatives designed to expand access to high-quality adult learning, credentials, and sustainable career pathways.
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Equipping Learners for Changing Career Landscapes

The modern economy demands adaptable, lifelong learning systems that recognize prior experience and open doors to upward mobility. Digital Promise collaborates with regional education leaders, workforce boards, employers, and adult education providers to design learner-centered pathways that connect adult education directly to in-demand careers.

Through innovative credentialing frameworks, digital resilience initiatives, and durable skill development, we help adult learners build the practical capabilities, confidence, and portable credentials needed to navigate evolving labor markets and achieve long-term economic security.

Explore in Depth

AI Literacy in the Workforce

As artificial intelligence changes how jobs are done, building practical AI literacy helps workers adapt, boost their skills, and stay competitive. Part of a broader series on AI in education, this brief offers guidance for policymakers and organizations to ensure adult learners and workers are prepared to use AI tools effectively in their careers.

From Childcare to Educare: Inspiring Change in Early Childhood Education for Rural Tennessee

Despite growing investments in early childhood education, rural educators still face low pay and limited career support. In partnership with Tennessee State University’s Early Childhood Training Alliance (TECTA), this project examines these workforce barriers to advocate for policies that improve compensation, expand professional training, and support economic stability for early educators and the families they serve.