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Building Cultural Capital and Workforce Skills for Immigrants Through Adult Education in the United States
Abstract
In the United States, adult education has provided an avenue for immigrants needing basic language acquisition and skills for employment. Immigrants contribute to a diverse landscape by bringing their cultures, language, education, and skill. This chapter focuses on the role of adult education programs in the United States and the ways in which accessible, low-cost language and job skills courses enable adult immigrants to establish social and community networks and prepare for new career pathways. Findings from a small qualitative study on immigrants with college degrees are also discussed to provide context on the value of adult education for establishing communities of support. The chapter ends with recommendations on ways in which communities and governments can support the success of immigrants.
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