CTE Enrollment
290,000
Career & Technical Ed
Data Section
Continuing & Adult Education
GED completion, community college enrollment, workforce development, and adult literacy program data.
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Key Insights
AIContinuing & Adult Education Statistics Overview
2025 Education-to-Career Highlights
CTE Growth
Career & Technical Education enrollment grew 1.4% to nearly 290,000 students with $10M funding increase and new equitable funding formula.
Higher Ed = Economic Mobility
IWERC research confirms bachelor's degrees provide the best pathway for upward economic mobility across all student backgrounds.
Advanced Coursework
Growing
AP, Dual Credit, IB
CC Enrollment
~290,000
vs FY 2023FY 2024 headcount
CTE Funding
+$10M
State increase 2024-25
GED Test Takers by Year
Bar chart showing GED Test Takers by Year. Highest: 2019 at 52,000. Lowest: 2020 at 38,000.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 52,000 |
| 2020 | 38,000 |
| 2021 | 42,000 |
| 2022 | 46,000 |
| 2023 | 48,000 |
| 2024 | 45,000 |
Community College Enrollment by Region
Bar chart showing Community College Enrollment by Region. Highest: Chicago at 95,000. Lowest: Southern IL at 48,000.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 95,000 |
| Northern IL | 85,000 |
| Central IL | 62,000 |
| Southern IL | 48,000 |
Workforce Development Programs
WIOA-funded career training programs and outcomes across Illinois.
| Program Area | Participants | Completion Rate | Job Placement Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing & Logistics | 32,500 | 78% | 82% |
| Healthcare | 42,000 | 85% | 91% |
| IT & Technology | 24,500 | 72% | 88% |
| Construction Trades | 15,800 | 81% | 85% |
| Business & Finance | 18,200 | 76% | 79% |
Career Pathways
Integrated programs connecting adult education to career training and employment opportunities.
Adult Literacy
Programs serving 125,000+ adults annually in basic education and English language instruction.
Credentials
Industry-recognized certifications and stackable credentials for career advancement.
Community College Outcomes
Completion and transfer rates for Illinois community college students.
Community College Outcome Trends
3-year completion and transfer rates
Trends from 2019 to 2024. Completion Rate: increased from 28 to 35. Transfer Rate: increased from 32 to 39.
Key Metrics (2023-24)
3-Year Completion Rate35%
Transfer Rate (to 4-year)28%
Retention Rate (Fall-to-Fall)58%