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Adults Start a New Chapter in Life with a Free GED® Practice Test

#1310 | August 31, 2012

SAVANNAH – More than one million adults in Georgia don’t have a high school diploma. And without a high school credential, they’re less likely to get a good-paying job, discover a great career and enjoy a much better life. There’s no better time than now to take the one easy step that can change their lives forever. And it can start with a free GED ® practice test.

“At Savannah Technical College, we meet our students where they are and help them get where they need to be,” said Savannah Technical College President Dr. Kathy Love. “Many of our students are taking the first steps to earn their GED ®. We remove their barriers to success by giving students free learning tools and support to succeed.”

September is the National Literacy Month. As part of the month-long literacy campaign, Georgia’s adult education centers, including Savannah Technical College’s Adult Education Department, will be offering opportunities for adult learners to take a GED ® practice test at no charge. All prospective test-takers need to do is visit one of the centers and see how a small investment of their time can open the door to greater opportunities for them and their families.

Free practice tests will be given at each site to the first 20 to register. Registrations will be taken by phone at 912.443.5354 for all sites.

Site Date Time
Bryan  County

 

Pembroke, Bryan County  Elementary

 

9/12/2012 TESTING

9/19/2012 ADVISEMENT

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Richmond Hill Public  Library 9/06/2012 TESTING

9/07/2012 ADVISEMENT

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Chatham  County
Savannah  Technical College

White  Bluff Campus

9/07/2012 TESTING

9/14/2012 ADVISEMENT

9/21/2012 TESTING

9/28/2012 ADVISEMENT

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Effingham  County
Savannah  Technical College

Effingham  Campus

9/12/2012 TESTING

9/13/2012 ADVISEMENT

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Liberty County
Fort  Stewart Army Education Center

Adult  Education Program

9/12/2012 TESTING

9/19/2012 ADVISEMENT

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

 

“We’re actively campaigning to help people throughout Georgia understand that we can help them prepare for the GED ® test and, with a little effort, they can earn a GED ® credential. After that, we’ll assist with their transition from GED ® diploma to college degree or into a better job. I encourage every adult learner in Georgia to make plans now to visit their local adult education center and take advantage of a free GED ® practice test session,” said Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Assistant Commissioner for Adult Education Beverly Smith.

For class registration information and information on the new GED ® computer-based testing, visit www.savannahtech.edu/cwo/GED_Adult_Education or call 912.443.5446.

Last year, more than 19,000 adult learners earned their GED ® diploma. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a person with a high school or GED ® credential earns $10,000 more per year than a non-high school graduate. The income level increases substantially more for those who go on to complete a college certificate, diploma or degree program.

For more information from the TCSG Office of Adult Education, including a full list of local adult education centers, go to https://tcsg.edu/adult_literacy.php or call 1-800-946-9433 (1-800-94MYGED).

Savannah Tech’s Adult Education serves those who need to improve their basic literacy and math skills, improve their oral and written English, practice for the GED ® test to attain a high school equivalence degree, and prepare for community college or technical education. The academic training provided by STC’s Adult Education prepares students to apply to college and improve career readiness. Savannah Technical College teaches adult education classes in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties with multiple locations in each community including at the College’s campus locations in Savannah, Rincon and Hinesville.

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Adult Education Information Practice GED Registration: www.savannahtech.edu/cwo/GED_Adult_Education 912.443.5446
MEDIA CONTACT: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512
ashaffer@savannahtech.edu

Savannah Technical College serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 10,000 credit and non-credit students annually, Savannah Tech offers nearly 150 different instructional programs in Aviation Technology, Business and Professional Services, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education. The College serves as an economic and community development partner for the region, offering corporate and customized training and assessment programs for business and industry.

Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).