Our Purpose
To ensure every adult in Colorado has access to the learning opportunities they need to thrive academically, economically, and as leaders in their communities.
We support Adult Basic and Secondary Education, High School Equivalency, English Language Acquisitions, Family Literacy, and correctional and workplace education programs statewide.
We unite educators, workforce partners, and advocates to strengthen an adult education system rooted in equity and lifelong learning through advocacy, professional development, community building, innovation, and research.
The Colorado Adult Education Coalition is committed to creating equitable learning opportunities for adult learners statewide by uniting educators, partners, and advocates.
Empowering Adult Learners in Colorado
Unifying Voices
for Better Learning
We focus on advocacy, professional development, and community building to strengthen adult education in Colorado.
Amino A.
“CAEC helped me find the GED program that was right for me, and earning my GED is more than a certificate it’s proof I didn’t give up on myself.”
Tanya C.
“CAEC helps me turn resilience into a real plan connecting me to GED support, resources, and career pathways so I can build a stronger future for my children and myself.”
Janeva H.
“I reached a crossroads and didn’t know what I was doing. CAEC helped me earn my GED, and that experience made me want to keep learning.”
Liz H.
“The number one reason I have joined CAEC is the mission and relevancy. To CAEC adult education is everything, it matters: if it matters and helps students, I’m motivated.”
Teresa C.
“I’m part of CAEC because adult education honors effort, resilience, and choice and I’m proud to support adults who choose growth, even when it’s scary.”
Matt S.
“I’m part of CAEC because I believe in advocacy and alignment I believe strong adult and CTE education is built on trust, listening to instructors, staying flexible, and keeping students at the center.”
