Thursday, January 17, 2013

Completion of your GED opens doors

While the overall unemployment rate is slowly going down, for one section of the workforce, the unemployment rate remains unchanged.  For people who are do not have their High School Diploma or its equivalency the unemployment rate is three times higher than the national average.  Today's employers are looking for more educated and trained employees.  In order to get out of this rut, it is important that we gain the training we need to get the jobs that will provide a better way of life.  A high school diploma, or equivalent such as the GED should not be the end of one's education, in fact it should be the key that opens the door to more opportunities.
By earning a GED or High School diploma a person can begin a training program for machining, or nursing.  Once a student has completed a certification process, they can seek a job that is in demand and will pay good wages.  Why stay in the same cycle of being underemployed, in other words working a job that doesn't pay enough to provide for a way of life?  With a high school diploma or GED a person can start on the path towards a better life.
Don't wait, now is the time to answer the call of opportunity. 

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Spring 2013 Testing Schedules

Above is the GED Testing Schedule for Spring 2013 Semester
To make an appointment please contact the GED Examiners.
 
Above is the TABE/PRE-GED/GED Practice Schedule for the Spring 2013 Semester.
All appointments for these tests need to be set-up on line.  For the website and password ask your instructor or the GED Examiners.

Moving forward like a champion.

2012 is finally behind us, and what a year it was.  We survived the Mayan end of the world as well as the other predicted calamities.  We're living like champions.  So after surviving the end of the world so many times, taking a test should be easy.  You should make 2013 a year of change.  Catch those winds in your sails, through off the line and set your sights on something bigger, something better.  If it's a lack of a high school diploma that is holding you back from moving forward, than come to us.  Together we can help you change your life.  The GED Credential will open doors to a better life, whether it's getting a job, going back to school, getting a certificate in HVAC, automotive, beauty, whatever it might be, you cannot start unless you have the GED.  So don't hesitate come on down to RCC.