The research indicates that individuals gain valuable skills in post-secondary education and training programs, particularly at community colleges, but there are problems in the system. One of the most important is relatively high drop-out and non-completion rates. Among students who first enrolled in a public four-year college, 78% had attained an academic degree or were still pursuing a degree six years later; the percentage drops to only 53% for those who first enrolled in a public two-year college. 37 Low program completion rates also plague adult basic education programs. A key factor impeding program completion is.
