Our Mission
The Colorado Adult Education Coalition is committed to advancing equitable learning opportunities across Colorado by uniting educators, workforce partners, employers, community organizations, and advocates to strengthen education-to-career pathways, support lifelong learning, and increase economic mobility for Coloradoans.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to ensure every Coloradoan has access to the education,
training, and support needed to thrive academically, economically, and as
leaders in their communities.
We support Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, High School Equivalency, English Language Acquisition, Family Literacy, correctional education, workforce education, and career pathway programs throughout the state.
Through advocacy, professional development, collaboration, innovation, research, and community engagement, we work to strengthen Colorado’s education system and expand opportunities that lead to education, employment, and long-term economic mobility.
CAEC maintains a network of more than 100,000 national and state networks who receive regular communications each month.
Our Programs
We support Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, High School Equivalency, English Language Acquisition, Family Literacy, correctional education, workforce education, and career pathway programs throughout the state.
Through advocacy, professional development, collaboration, innovation, research, and community engagement, we work to strengthen Colorado’s education system and expand opportunities that lead to education, employment, and long-term economic mobility.
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On a mission to support
General Education Diploma (GED) Programs
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On a mission to support
High School Equivalency Programs (HSE)
Library
A curated collection of materials that support adult educators, partners, and advocates working to strengthen adult education and workforce pathways across Colorado. It provides easy access to tools, information, and learning resources that help programs improve instruction, partnerships, and outcomes for adult learners.
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On a mission to support Corrections Programs
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Empowering Adult Learners in Colorado
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On a mission to support
Adult English as a Second Language Programs
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On a mission to support Adult Literacy Programs
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.”
