Video: This Community College is Betting Big on Adult Learners
March 19, 2025 2025-03-19 19:15Video: This Community College is Betting Big on Adult Learners
An innovative program at Wilkes Community College is helping adult learners complete their degrees.
North Carolina’s economy is booming with new jobs and opportunities. But there’s a problem: one in four North Carolinians who start college never finish, leaving them locked out of higher-paying positions. Now, an innovative program at Wilkes Community College is helping adult learners complete their degrees and access better jobs. Meet the people turning dropouts into success stories.
Aired 03/07/2025
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