The Detroit Public Schools' Adult Education program provides free literacy and job skills classes to over 1,200 adult learners annually. Classes include adult basic education, GED preparation, ESL, and high school completion. The program operates out of two main campuses and several community sites. It aims to eradicate illiteracy and provide skills for long-term employment. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Michigan offers educational programs for adults aged 50+, including lecture series, study groups, and informal learning events. Programs are intended to encourage continued learning and intellectual engagement in retirement. Topics span various subjects from history to science. Scholarships are available for those needing financial assistance.

1. Lifelong Learning Programs
Tom Rahimzadeh
AET/508
Susan Kater
July 31, 2017

2. Detroit Public Schools’ Adult Education programs
mission: to strengthen community by eradicating adult
illiteracy and provide skills for successful long-term
employment.
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Video
Pictures, videos and emblem retrieved from
Detroit Public Schools Community District
http://detroit.k12.mi.us/admin/academic_affairs/adult_ed/
it provide free classes for more than 1,200 adult
learners 18+, providing them with the opportunity to
augment their academic skills,
complete high school, obtain a General Educational
Development (GED) and other services.
The program also provides opportunities at two Detroit
Learning Labs for students to receive assistance as they
prepare for GED exam.
Target market or population served

3. High School Completion (HSC)
General Educational Development (GED),
Adult Basic Education/Pre-GED (ABE), and
English as a Second Language (ESL) at several
community sites and schools, including two main
Adult Education campuses, throughout Detroit.
Additional opportunities available
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education/adultednewflyer2014_15_janlo-2/
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4. Additional opportunities available (b)
“Lunch Programs: Fresh, healthy food supports healthy minds and
bodies”
“Farm to School: Providing more local, healthy foods for students and supporting local farmers
The Farm-to-School program is a collaboration between the
Office of School Nutrition and the local farming community. It
is currently offered at every school. Each month, local farmers
are identified by the Office of School Nutrition to deliver fresh
fruits and/or vegetables to each school in an effort to support
Michigan-based farmers, as well as increase student exposure to fresh foods. The program
delivers additional benefits: Educational opportunities in the cafeteria
Classroom visits by local farmers” Pictures, videos and emblem retrieved from
http://detroit.k12.mi.us/admin/academic_affairs/adult_ed/
School garden opportunities

5. “- Programs 100% tuition free”
“- Pre-GED and GED Classes”
“- High School Completion Classes”
“- ESL (English As Second Language) Classes”
“- Free GED Testing at our testing center”
“- Computer Basics Training for enrolled students”
“- Workforce Readiness Training for enrolled students”
Characteristics of each program/Specific needs of the target market served (a)

6. - Free lunches for enrolled students at the West and East Campuses
- Free bus tickets for enrolled students
- Earn & Learn Site For DPS Parents
- Wrap-around services
- Free workshops
Characteristics of each program/Specific needs of the target market served (b)

7. Pictures and emblem retrieved from OLLI-UM:
http://www.olli-umich.org/index.html
OLLI-UM offers multiple avenues by which members can
explore new ideas, enhance creativity, and engage their minds.
History
“The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of
Michigan was established to encourage adults to continue their
learning long after formal schooling is done. The Institute’s
popular programs help mature adults to rediscover the
piquancy of learning — the joy of discovery and feelings of
accomplishment that are unencumbered by tests, grades, or
drills.”
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8. “scholarships are available to OLLI
members who need assistance”
“paying for OLLI study groups or lectures.”
Additional opportunities available
“OLLI members are a diverse group drawn from Ann Arbor and surrounding communities.
Membership is intended for all enthusiastic learners over age 50, approaching or living in
retirement, regardless of previous education. OLLI-UM is dedicated to challenging minds and
stimulating the spirit to maintain healthy bodies.”
Target market or population served
Pictures and emblem retrieved from OLLI-UM:
http://www.olli-umich.org/index.html

9. Characteristics of each program/Specific needs of the target market served (a)
Distinguished Lecture Series/Thursday Morning Lecture Series/Summer Lecture Series
“The OLLI Distinguished Lecture Series consists of ten lectures held on Tuesday mornings from 10:00
to 11:30 a.m., once per month from September through June. The speakers are well-informed
experts from town and gown who share their specialized knowledge in an engaging manner.”
Study Groups: Small group learning
“From “The World and Work of Emily Dickinson” to “Understanding Weather and Climate,” OLLI
Study Groups offer something for everyone. For a small-group learning experience in which
participants can discuss issues, share knowledge.”

10. Characteristics of each program/Specific needs of the target market served (b)
After 5: Informal learning at friendly gatherings
“After 5” provides informal learning in a congenial group setting. Local personalities present
programs in the early evening to encourage attendance by pre-retirees as well as retirees.”
Show Your O: Informal events, scheduled on short notice
“Show Your O events are informal events, often scheduled on short notice. They are free. OLLI
membership is not required. Show Your O events are announced via e-mail, on the front page of the
OLLI web site, and in the OLLI online catalog.”
OLLI Out of Town (Travel)
“Southeast Michigan is replete with fascinating exhibits, museums, and neighborhoods of
historical/cultural significance.”

11. Characteristics of each program/Specific needs of the target market served (c)
Volunteer Information
“Volunteers frequently report that spending time working with other intellectually engaged adults
enhances their lives in a multitude of ways, from nurturing new friendships, tapping into
professional skills that may have been neglected since retirement, to feeling pride in giving back to
an organization that has given so much to them.”
Volunteer roles include:
Teach a class or lead a Study Group: Volunteers teach OLLI classes, lead study groups, organize book
discussions, provide foreign language instruction, and much more.
Committee work: OLLI has many different committees from which to choose, based on your
interests and experience

12. Bibliography
http://detroit.k12.mi.us/admin/academic_affairs/adult_ed/
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