Diploma Options for Adults
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Earning a high school diploma is the first step towards getting a better job and furthering your education.
Adults in Carroll County have two options for earning a high school diploma: passing the GED Tests or completing the National External Diploma Program.
Benefits of earning a high school diploma
- According to the U.S. Census, high school graduates earned an average of $9,054 more than non-graduates in 2008.
- High school graduates are less likely to be unemployed than non-graduates. In 2009, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the unemployment rate for graduates was 9.7 percent compared with 14.6 percent for non-graduates.
- High school graduates serve as role models for their children and their communities.
If you are interested in earning your high school diploma, you are required to attend two three-hour orientation sessions where you will:
- Meet other students and program staff
- Learn more about the two diploma options
- Complete reading and math assessments, which determine your placement
- Meet with an advisor to create your schedule
Call 410-386-2550 or 1-888-221-9748 or send an e-mail to ged@carrollcc.edu to register for an upcoming session.
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