The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is the coordinating organization for the Illinois Community College System and administers Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The ICCB recognizes the importance of preparing residents with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in postsecondary education and the workforce. The emphasis on increased literacy, English language acquisition, career development, integrated educational pathways, and work-based training reflects a commitment to addressing the evolving demands of the 21st Century economy. The expansion and scale of comprehensive adult basic education programming, English language instruction that supports the influx of new arrivals and existing immigrants, and implementation of in-demand industry training led to adult learners meeting the changing demands of local and statewide business and industry priorities. During SFY2024, ICCB Adult Education programs enrolled 63,830 students in adult basic, secondary, and English language acquisition programs. Along with the enrollment increases, Illinois has continued to improve in Measurable Skill Gains through the implementation of high-quality instruction, improved data practices, and ongoing technical assistance. The purpose of the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act under WIOA Title II is: (1) To assist adults to become literate and to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency; (2) To assist adults who are parents to obtain the educational skills needed to become full partners in the educational development of their children and that lead to sustainable improvements in the economic opportunities for their families; (3) To assist adults in attaining a secondary school diploma and in the transition to postsecondary education and training, through career pathways; and (4) To assist immigrants and other individuals who are English language learners in improving their reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills in English, mathematical skills, and acquiring an understanding of the American system of government, individual freedom, and the responsibilities of citizenship. Additionally, as a component of the Adult Education and Literacy Program, the ICCB oversees the Integrated English Language Acquisition and Civics Education program. The IELCE program is designed to prepare English Language Learners for, and to be placed in, unsubsidized employment in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self-sufficiency through integrating with the local workforce development system. Adult education and literacy enrollment demonstrated a consistent and upward trend since SFY 2021 with a 13.97% increase in enrollment between State Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024.