"Adults may face 50 years or more of working after their formal education ends. In a rapidly changing world, workers need access to new knowledge and skills, making ongoing learning essential. The initiative on adult learning seeks to leverage new advances in technology, science, and design to partner with companies and nonprofits to prepare workers for dynamic opportunities throughout their lifespan."

"Serves more than two million students annually through public adult schools, community colleges, libraries, community and faith-based organizations, and correctional institutions." Links to resources and information.

"CCRC studies community colleges because they provide critical access to postsecondary education and are uniquely positioned to promote equity and social mobility in the United States. Our mission is to conduct research that helps these institutions strengthen opportunities and improve outcomes for their students, particularly those from underserved populations."

"With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries."