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14 Sep 2017
Report

Adult Education and Training: Results from the National Household Education Surveys Program of 2016

Stephanie M. Cronen, Meghan McQuiggan, and Emily Isenberg

In 2016, more than one quarter of adults had a nondegree credential—including a postsecondary certificate, occupational license, or occupational certification—according to the latest results from the National Household Education Surveys (NHES).

This report summarizes key findings from the 2016 Adult Training and Education Survey (ATES), part of the NHES program. The ATES gathered nationally representative data on U.S. adults’ training and education as of 2016.

Among the findings:

  • Overall, 27 percent of adults ages 16-65 have a nondegree credential; 21 percent have an occupational certification or license, and 8 percent have a postsecondary certificate;
  • Occupational licenses are more prevalent than occupational certifications: 18 percent have a license, and 6 percent have a certification;
  • Among those who have an occupational certification or license, 67 percent prepared for their most important certification or license by taking classes from a college, technical school or trade school; and
  • Overall, 21 percent of adults have completed an apprenticeship, internship, or similar program, with 14 percent of adults doing so as part of an educational program after high school.
Adult Education and Training: Results from the National Household Education Surveys Program of 2016 (PDF)

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National Household Education Survey

The National Household Education Survey (NHES) program provides descriptive data on the educational activities of the U.S. population. The surveys cover learning at all ages, from early childhood to school age through adulthood. AIR’s experts provide support for all aspects of the survey.

Further Reading

  • Adult Training and Education Survey (ATES)
  • The Adult Education Training and Education Survey (ATES) Pilot Study
  • A Quick Word With: Stephanie Cronen on the National Study of the Implementation of Adult Education
  • Teachers of Adult Education and the Students They Serve: A Snapshot From Three States
  • Participation Trends and Patterns in Adult Education: 1991 to 1999
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