Tri-Town Community Action Agency E-Newsletter
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July 2013
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Tri-Town's GED Class Graduates in July
Class of 2013 ceremony took place July 17
On July 17, the Tri-Town GED class of 2013 held their graduation at the Tri-Town Community Center in North Providence. The graduates were joined by family and friends along with other staff members from Tri-Town.
The GED (General Educational Development) Tests are the gateway for an out-of-school student to achieve the High School Equivalency Diploma. To help those who haven't finished high school, the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) funds not-for-profit agencies to provide GED and other Adult Ed related programs to improve Work Force Readiness, Family Literacy, and Career and College Mobility. Tri-Town Action Agency offers educational programs for students to prepare for the GED tests. These include academic assessment and educational services to help individuals prepare for the state GED exam. Classroom training, individual sessions, tutoring, and computer assisted learning are available. Classes are offered so that learners of any level can begin in the program and proceed at the speed best suited for them. Teachers offer classes in Math, Reading, and Writing. Beginning in January of 2014, classes will include Science and Social Studies to best incorporate the subject matter that will be required in the new GED tests currently in development. The small sized classes allow for individual instruction and attention. Instructors coordinate with Case Managers to ensure that students follow through with the program and attain their goal of completing the GED program and move forward with their goals.
The Fall Semester of GED classes are set to begin in September and are already at full enrollment. Tri-Town expects to serve over 100 youth during the 2013-2014 academic year.
For information on enrolling in GED courses at Tri-Town, please contact Jamie Sisto, YouthLinks Case Manager at (401) 519-1929, or email at [email protected].
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