Tag Archives: adult education
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Aging workforce, robust construction climate fuel need for workforce apprenticeship programs with adult learners
Leave a commentJune 6, 2017 by HCDE Communications
With the blitz of baby boomer retirees in industry and construction, the shortage of skilled workers is ever so prevalent. …
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Teacher Appreciation: Retired lawyer Hubacker finds second career teaching ESL to adult students at Harris County Department of Education
Leave a commentMay 4, 2017 by HCDE Communications
English as a second language teacher Harriet Hubacker found her second calling 20 years ago after retiring as a lawyer. …
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‘Little Free Libraries’ to make big literacy impact through ‘Groomed for Literacy’ collective with HCDE adult learners, City of Houston Public Library
2April 4, 2017 by HCDE Communications
Fifty little libraries which could make a big literacy impact in needy children’s lives are being painted by adult learners …
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How HCDE Serves Harris County Students
Leave a commentMarch 28, 2017 by HCDE Communications
Each year, HCDE helps thousands of Harris County students through Head Start, school-based therapy services, adult education and more. See …
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Adult learners, leaders inducted into Adult Education National Honor Society
9January 30, 2017 by HCDE Communications
Going back to school as an adult requires grit and determination. Factors like age, health, children and work often affect …
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HCDE’s role in innovative ‘Women in Construction’ model recognized through $20,000 Texas Workforce Commission Award
Leave a commentJanuary 17, 2017 by HCDE Communications
A $20,000 award given to the Gulf Coast Adult Education Consortium at the Texas Workforce Conference highlights the work of …
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The GED Helps Adults Get Back on Track: Is it enough?
Leave a commentOctober 10, 2016 by HCDE Communications
For the more than 600,000 adults without high school diplomas in Harris County, gaining a High School Equivalency Certificate (HSEC) …
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Who we are: What does HCDE do for you?
Leave a commentMarch 30, 2015 by HCDE Communications
You may know that we offer workshops for educators and provide customized continuing education in your school district. What else …
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