Governor Stein Proclaims Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

Adult Education And Family Literacy Week

2025

By The Governor Of The State Of North Carolina

A Proclamation

Whereas, more than 51.4 million Americans cannot read or write at the most basic level and 75.1 million lack basic math skills, as well as the credentials and skills necessary to succeed in post-secondary education; and

Whereas, the American Action Forum estimates that America is short an estimated 7.5 million private sector workers across all skill levels; and

Whereas, Adult Education programs contribute to solving these challenges by helping Americans move along the continuum in their educational journey to achieve basic skills and get prepared for career and college; and

Whereas, Adult Education programs in high schools and adult schools, community colleges, and community centers offer low-cost, high-value programs that upgrade the skill set of North Carolinians; and

Whereas, the State of North Carolina celebrates Adult Education and Family Literacy Week as proud participants in the national Educate & Elevate Campaign, which helps our citizens learn about all of their Adult Education options to attain their professional and personal goals;

Now, Therefore, I, Josh Stein, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim September 14 – 20, 2025, as “Adult Education And Family Literacy Week” in North Carolina and commend its observance to all citizens.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this twenty-fifth day of August in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-fifth and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.