Adult Education Students Headed To College Part 1
By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu
According to the “GED to College Fair Showcases Options for Those Without High School Diplomas or GEDs,” posted on Lewis and Clark’s official website written by Media Specialist/Advisor of “The Bridge” Louise Jett, back in Summer of 2013 The Adult Education Department located at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois held a fair. The fair was based solely on valuable information about the GED to College program. There were many programs brought to the attention of many individuals, creating interests in becoming students. The program was simply designed to encourage the individuals without a GED or high school diploma to earn college credits while in the midst of completing their GED. There were also 50 families who had participated in this educational event. The families were from Parents Now which is a non-judgemental teen parent organization out of Bethalto, Illinois. Parents Now Group is a group that has parenting classes for teen parents and provides education as well as for the members. Associate Dean of Adult Education Dr. Val Harris said, “Lewis and Clark offers a
variety of outstanding programs for those looking to earn a GED and college credit at the same time. When students complete these programs, they are enrolling and succeeding in college at much higher rates than their peers, according to preliminary data.” Process Operations Technology, Welding, Administration, Drafting/CAD technology, Computer Network Security, Automotive Technology, Medical Assisting, Paramedicine, Occupational Therapy Assisting, Nurse Assisting, Nursing, Exercise Science, Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene are just some of the programs offered at Lewis and Clark. Students may transfer into these programs by meeting certain criteria and guidelines! These programs are very beneficial for students seeking a career while in the midst of completing their GED Diploma which is very helpful for students in the long run. Typically, with students succeeding at a higher rate shows that the program is constantly growing while helping encourage students to further their educational studies while getting their GED completed.
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