2.3 Discuss and evaluate two existing policies or programs that address the issue.
Long term learning is a program that is prevalent in our schools and Universities. This program was initially inducted by the University of Delaware. Its aim is to encourage students to keep learning in spite of any hindrances or barriers they might face. These hindrances might be relocation, prolonged illness, economic condition, incarceration, etc. This program has potential; it has enabled students continue their learning and earning diplomas/degrees through distant education or online courses. The awareness radius of such programs should be widened to the general population. This practice should move from running PowerPoint slides with voiceovers to storyboard type training environments.
Community Colleges are a great way to pursue higher education. They provide good standards of education and at a reduced cost. They also focus on vocational courses. For many students who drop out, lack of interest in the subjects irrelevant to their area of interest sow the seeds to discontinue. The vocational courses allow such students to gain specific knowledge and use it to build their careers.
2.4 Compare and contrast at least two empirical articles that have this issue as its focus.
CAEL studies provide information pertaining to data within the United States on adult capabilities in a state wise segregation. This allows the respective state government agencies to enact specific policies that help