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Do you want to earn your GED? New GED online program launched in Seguin their GED an opportunity to get it from a distance. They don't have to go all the way into San Antonio or New Braunfels or maybe even leave their house. They can do it right from home. So, we are really excited about offering that opportunity. It kind of extends our footprint to people who might be needing our services. Often times students, they drop out of school or they can't complete high school for whatever reasons. Sometimes it's academic, sometimes, it's just life gets in the way and they've put it in the back burner going to school and getting their high school credential is not priority. We know there's a great need to provide this opportunity for folks in this area and we are really excited," said Ramirez.
By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) -- Getting started on obtaining your G.E.D is now as easy as one click of the mouse. Those needing to prepare for their General Education Development or General Education Diploma can now earn one from the comfort of their own home thanks to the launch of a new online program. The online program is being made available to residents in Seguin and Guadalupe County thanks to Alamo Colleges I-BEST. Alamo Colleges is the local entity offering the opportunity to earn a GED and making it available wherever there is internet access.
Local instructor James Pierce says he too is excited about overseeing the new online program.
Victor Ramirez, Alamo I-BEST academic program coordinator, says although sitting in a classroom is still available, it's no longer the only option. "Our program Alamo College I-BEST-- we are really excited because we are offering this opportunity for people who might be lacking their high school equivalency or
Pierce, who is committed to seeing students succeed, says even if a person spends the majority of time online, there will still be that opportunity to work with someone in person.
James Pierce, Alamo Colleges I-BEST instructor, maneuvers through some of the curriculum now available through the new online GED program.
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