A division of the U.S. Department of Education, the Office of Vocational and Adult Education manages programs concerning adult education, literacy, career education, and community colleges. The Office of Vocational and Adult Education enables adults to acquire basic educational skills to function in today's society; assists students with acquiring skills for high tech or high demand positions, and provides leadership to strengthen community colleges throughout the nation. Programs and grants administered by the Office of Vocational and Adult Education support a wide range of activities that further education and promote successful careers, and total around $1.9 billion annually. As an employer, the Office of Vocational and Adult Education has offered work-from-home positions in the past.