Legislators want to know the return on investment of adult education and literacy to adult learners, to their communities, and to society. Consider how you can demonstrate return on investment for your program.

Fact Sheets

Calculating Return on Investment (RoI) Examples
Examples from the National Council of State Directors of Adult Education (NCSDAE) demonstrate how to calculate RoI.

Calculating Return on Investment (RoI) Worksheet
Adapted from the National Council of State Directors of Adult Education (NCSDAE), this worksheet lists three examples of how to demonstrate RoI from a state perspective. Return on Investment Missouri

Economic Impact—Michigan Example
From Michigan, this fact sheet shows one way to present return on investment from an individual, business, and tax perspective.

Economic Impact—Tennessee Example
From Tennessee, this fact sheet shows a way to present return on investment from a tax perspective.

Department of Labor Interactive Minimum Wage Map
This map is useful when calculating the return on investment for adult learners who find jobs. Click on any state or jurisdiction to find out about minimum wage laws.

Median Weekly Earnings
Get the most recent data on median weekly earnings of those with and without a high school diploma. Visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Web site and type “median weekly earnings” in the search field. Use these data to calculate the return on investment of the GED credential in your area.

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