Report/Research
Building Systems That Work for Adult Learners
Lessons from the Field
May 2, 2025
At a Glance
Many states are adopting free community college programs to support their growing population of adult learners. The Improving Economic Mobility for Adult Learners Initiative (IEMAL) provides an illustration of how colleges along with state organizations are working to create new policies and structures that are responsive to a changing economy and student demographics.