SVCC helps CELEBRATE 'GED WEEK'
Governor Tim Kaine has declared October 13-19, 2008 GED Week, and October 15 GED Day. Events will be held at Southside Virginia Community College and throughout the state to raise awareness, increase testing, and promote the importance of post-secondary career education and training.
 There are many GED 'Success Stories' including several right here in Southside Virginia. Click here to read more about these people.
More than one million Virginians do not have a high school level credential. GED week will emphasize the benefits of high school completion to the adult's life as a worker, family member, and citizen.
Statistics show that a GED® graduate earns an average of $23,300, per year, 62% or $8,900 more than someone with no high school diploma. GED® grads require fewer social services than those with no high school diploma; these services include welfare benefits, unemployment compensation, medical costs, and institutionalization.
As part of the celebration, area agencies are offering educational information about options to study for the test, offering the official practice test free of charge and training people to work with students in the area of literacy.
Free Official Practice Test of the GED® is being offered throughout Southside Virginia. Anyone interested is encouraged to call this toll free number to get more information, 1-888-200-7549 or in Cumberland and Amelia, call 804.492-5446. This is a great way to save $35 and also determine how well you would do on the test and what areas need further study.
GED WEEK OCTOBER 13-19
GED DAY OCTOBER 15, 2008
When |
What |
Where |
Who |
Main Contact |
October 13, 2008 |
Writer’s Forum:
Winners read winning poetry and prose selections they have written. Cash prizes awarded for GED, Adult Education, Literacy and ISAEP. |
Southside Va. Community College
200 Daniel Road
Keysville, VA 23947 |
General Public
Participants and families
GED and Literacy Staff |
Shelia Harper
434-949-1000 |
October 15, 2008 |
Open House at the Workforce Centers
Recognition of GED graduates and students 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free Practice GED Tests will be given or persons can register for another date for practice tests. |
Farmville Workforce Ctr.
225-B Industrial Park Rd
Farmville, VA 23901
Charlotte Workforce Ctr.
400 Thomas Jefferson Hwy.
Charlotte CH, VA 23923
South Boston WF Ctr
Southern Va. Higher Education Center
820 Bruce Street
South Boston, VA 24592
South Hill WF Ctr.
Lake Country Advanced Knowledge Center
111 East Danville St.
South Hill, VA 23970 |
General Public
Persons without High School Diplomas
WIA Clients
GED Students and Graduates |
Delma Wilson
434-392-8189
Tiffany Dunaway
434-542-5605
Gene Bailey
434-572-5552
Stephanie Greene
434-315-4579
Kimberly Easter 434-949-1093 |
Tues. Oct. 14,1-2:30: Wed. Oct. 15, 5:30-7: |
Simple comprehension strategies
- Before, during, and after reading strategies for students who have a hard time understanding what they have read.
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Charlotte Adult Learning Center 395 Thomas Jefferson Hwy. Charlotte Court House, VA 23923 |
For anyone who wants to learn how to help a person read better, whether it’s a client, employee, neighbor, adult or child family member. Open to the public free of charge. |
Mora Doherty
434-542-5782 |
Tues. Oct. 21, 1-2:30: Wed. Oct. 22, 5:30-7: |
Creating a good lesson plan
- Put it all together to create a comprehensive lesson plan
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Charlotte Adult Learning Center 395 Thomas Jefferson Hwy. Charlotte Court House, VA 23923 |
For anyone who wants to learn how to help a person read better, whether it’s a client, employee, neighbor, adult or child family member. Open to the public free of charge. |
Mora Doherty
434-542-5782 |
Sat. Oct. 18, 9-2 |
Official GED Practice test site |
Charlotte Adult Learning Center 395 Thomas Jefferson Hwy. Charlotte Court House, VA 23923 |
For individuals who want to take the OPT |
Mora Doherty
434-542-5782 |
More information on the Virginia GED program can be found at this website. More information about the GED program at SVCC can be found here.
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