 |
|
AP Business Video
 |
Sandra Miller's Daily Buzz 11.20.09 ... |
|
Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh talks about Michael Knudson ... |
|
Victor Dubina, spokesperson for the Post Office talks abo ... |
|
Barberton Health Commissioner Paulette Kline discusses th ... |
|
Barberton Health Commissioner Paulette Klein discusses th ... |
Services
Email News
copyright © 2009 AkronNewsNow.com
BusinessECONOMY SERIES: AUDIO Getting Ready To Earn A GED
3/18/2009 4:25:56 AM | Lindsay McCoy
As people join the job hunting crowd, many are finding the recession is the best time to fine tune their skills.
advertisement
A timetable for how long it takes to earn a GED it almost impossible to calculate, because the skill levels of student varies dramatically. Rick Mcintosh, executive director for Project: LEARN of Summit County, explained each person who signs up, either takes the GED practice test or is enrolled into classes to help them prepare to take the test.
LISTEN To Mcintosh Describe What Goes Into Studying For The GED Test
From writing and reading to mathematics, Mcintosh said the remedial classes are the most popular. He explained people want to brush up on their basic skills, in addition to obtaining their GED, so they can be enrolled in a training, certification or post secondary education program.
LISTEN To Mcintosh Explain How To Go About Signing Up
On The Web: www.projectlearnsummit.org
Other Local Programs:
The ABLE Program offers classes to prepare for the GED test at nine locations across the city. The Adult Basic Literacy Education program is offered at the Job Center, Akron Institute, Jobs for Ohio Graduates, Catholic Social Services, Community Support, Youth Build, Edgewood Homes Community Center, North High School and the APS Guinther Administration Building.
To register call (330) 848-0037. Those who register will be signed up for an orientation or the GED practice test.
Content © AkronNewsNow.com. All rights reserved.
|
Yahoo! Buzz |
 |
 Stumble It! |
 del.icio.us |
 Seed Newsvine |
Comments
There are currently no comments on this story.
If you wish to leave a comment, please log in or register.
|
|
|