Sociodemographics for Adults in California


Check out the report from the Migration Policy Institute:

"Immigrants and WIOA Services:  Comparison of Sociodemographic Characteristics of Native- and Foreign-Born Adults in California."

This December 2015 report is chock full of facts useful to understanding the needs of Californians and Adult Education can meet them. 

For example, between 2009 and 13, 42% of the adult population between the ages of 25 and 44 were born outside of the US.

Check the report for more facts!

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