Adult Education
Education is paramount to improving someone’s life. We know this at Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan, that’s why we go the extra mile to help adult learners obtain the necessary education to pass their GED exam. Wondering what “going the extra mile” means?
Adult Education
About the GED Program
Adult education can be intimidating, especially if you have not been in a classroom in years.Those that haven’t graduated from high school can still get a high school equivalency diploma, also called a GED. We do our best to remove any intimidating aspect to continuing education. As a result, any day of the week you will find adult learners from 18 – 65 (yes, really!).
We have a dedicated team that runs our GED program. Passing the test to get your GED certificate is our goal and we will work with you until you’ve mastered every subject. GED classes are designed to give you the best possible outcome. We also know that learning on an empty stomach is challenging that’s why we serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner 5 days a week in our education center.
Why Bother With an Education?
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, earnings increase and unemployment decreases as educational attainment rises. Grouping workers by education level, the chart shows that those with more education have higher earnings and lower rates of unemployment than those with less education.
Free Education Resources
Kahn Academy
Khan Academy is an American non-profit educational organization created in 2008 by Salman Khan, with the goal of creating a set of online tools that help educate students. The organization produces short lessons in the form of videos. Its website also includes supplementary practice exercises and materials for educators
GCF Learn Free
GCFLearnFree.org is a free online educational website focusing on technology, job training, reading, and math skills. The site is a program of Goodwill Industries of Eastern NC Inc. and the Goodwill Community Foundation Inc.
The Diploma Process
- When you decide to come in you will take a placement test – this is just to determine where we start to help you build a solid foundation.
- We know that life is busy and adding in class time can make it even busier – We’re here Mon/Wed: 8am-5:30pm, Tue/Thurs: 8am-7pm, and every other Saturday!
- When you feel like you’re prepared you’ll take a readiness test (GED Practice test)
- If the practice test goes well you will then take the GED test – doing well on the practice test results in a high passing rate for the actual test (about a 90% passing rate!).
The Perks
You Pay $0
Food (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are provided), learning materials, practice tests, and the final tests are free. Our concern is you passing your GED test and improving your life!
Open Enrollment
Sign up any time, and with a non-traditional class schedule you can attend class when you have time! We're here to help you succeed! No need to sacrifice family time to get your GED!
Life services
Get help with your resume, interview strategies, utility assistance, getting an I.D., housing, and legal document assistance. We offer help with everything you need to succeed!
Make More Money
"In May 2013, about 27 percent of all U.S. jobs were in occupations that typically require less education than a high school diploma for entry. These jobs had a median annual wage of $20,350. In May 2013, about 39 percent of all jobs in the United States were in occupations that typically require a high school diploma or equivalent, with a median annual wage of $35,580."
- US Bureau of Labor Statstics
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