Classes are offered during the day, evening, and on Saturdays. The classes focus the practical use of English in everyday life and on the job. The program provides parents with courses on basic skills, family life skills, career opportunities, job search strategies, resume and cover letter preparation, as well as opportunities to gain work experience. Monthly activities are planned that include the entire family. Students must meet income requirements.
Classes are free and child care and transportation assistance provided.
Earning a GED opens doors to jobs, better jobs, and to more advanced education and training opportunities. Instructors assess the skills of each student and then devise a learning program based on individual skills, needs, and learning styles. Students set their own pace and may check their readiness by taking pretests in class. Many GED students also choose to take the free ABE classes to speed and deepen their learning. See Chapter 6, Course Descriptions for more information on the classes.