Granted, not all people achieve this, and in both these systems, it could be argued that not everyone has the same opportunity. We cannot guarantee that there will be no waiting lists. Let's take workplace education as an example. I think adult education offered in workplaces is good, is an essential adult education service. It's our best effort to date, but it's still patchwork.
Adult learners deserve more.
I wouldn't call the GED an adult education system, although the test, and test preparation programs and GED curriculum materials and GED staff development are all important parts of what could be a system. I wouldn't call LVA or LLA adult education systems, either, not in the sense that K-12 and higher education are complete systems of education services. Finally, I don't want to leave you with the impression that our challenge will be met once we have an adult education system.