A High School Equivalency Can Change Your Future

Winter 2021

Test, HiSet Exam, and Career Plus HSE. The Career Plus HSE is in a pilot program (Albany Tech is one of the pilot colleges for Career Plus HSE, and it will roll out to all Technical Colleges in 2021.) This initiative offers an innovative path to obtain skills training in high demand fields with greater salaries while at the same time earning a high school education. The Adult Education Department at Albany Technical College will assist every student and advise them on the best option based on individual students and their needs. Every situation has to be evaluated to choose the best option for that individual. A HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CAN CHANGE YOUR FUTURE Three Options to Earn your High School Equivalency Decide your path and your pace. CareerPlus HSE Earning a high school equivalency increases your paycheck by an average of $8,000 per year* Linda Coston, Vice President of Adult Education, said, “Albany Technical • Use Previously Earned High School Credit or GED® tests • Tuition Free Programs Available With over 28,000 adults without a high school diploma in College has worked diligently to reduce or eliminate the barriers for those who are ready to enter into a career field that will provide them a • Must be 21 or Older • Online or In-Person • Multiple Career Pathways Albany and the surrounding area, there is an opportunity living wage, and at the same time they can complete their high school to better the Southwest Georgia community. If you or someone you know does not have a high school diploma, we recommend Joint Enrollment to jumpstart your future career. GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL education. We have an obligation to be the engine for that change in the lives of our students. In turn, we will be developing a skilled and employable workforce for our community.” • Four Sections • Online or In-Person GED® Test Joint Enrollment started at Albany Tech as a simple concept; Take classes for a career while earning your high school diploma equivalency. If you are familiar with the Dual Enrollment options that high school students have had for years in Georgia, then it is a very similar concept. With Dual Enrollment, a high school student can continue to take their high school classes while enrolling in college courses to pursue a diploma or degree. EQUIVALENCY OPTIONS Coston continued, “We now have more pathways than ever before for adult learners to earn a high school credential. These advancements are designed to support the adult learner and give them opportunities for a high demand career and job advancement. We are now equipped as never before to support and assist our community with obtaining career training and high school credentials.” Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies • Must be 16 or Older • FREE Prep Classes • Scholarships Available • $160 for ALL Tests $40 per subject HiSET® Exam With Joint Enrollment for adults 18 and older, if a person did not get Dr. Anthony O. Parker, President of Albany Technical College, commented, • Five Sections Reading, Writing, Math, • Online or In-Person • Scholarships Available their high school diploma for whatever reason, then they can enroll in college courses while they continue to get a high school equivalency at “We are eager to offer Joint Enrollment opportunities at Albany Technical College. The program recognizes that adult learners have specific needs Science, Social Studies • Must be 16 or Older • FREE Prep Classes • $133.75 for ALL Tests $26.75 per subject the same time. A Joint Enrolled student must complete their high school and life obligations that have to be addressed to be successful students. equivalency by the time they finish a degree. This program will allow participants to obtain credit for skills already Under Joint Enrollment, there is an umbrella of choices for a student. * U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics mastered, get assistance with textbook costs, and gain career skills.” Financial assistance available to those who qualify. If a student did not get their diploma for whatever life reason, then the next choice is “Georgia High School Equivalency (HSE)” options. Under High School Equivalency, you have three options in Georgia: GED your_email@tcsg.edu First Name Last Name, Title www.tcsg.edu Visit our website for more info