In earlier publications it was argued that adult basic education in Manitoba is a “buried treasure” — extremely effective but largely unknown and seriously underfunded. It was claimed that the benefits of adult basic education were such that funding ought to be doubled. This has not happened to date. However, the cost-benefit analysis described here confirms that adult basic education produces important fiscal benefits, more than sufficient to justify increased investment.
The research is based on a survey conducted by Probe Research of graduates from five adult learning centres in different parts of Manitoba—two in Winnipeg and one in each of Altona, Boissevain/Killarney and The Pas. In total, 292 graduates responded to the survey.
