September 18, 2014
Washington, PA — Community Action Southwest’s (CAS) Adult Education Program is offering an opportunity for area residents to take a free GED practice test to determine what skills they may need to pass the new 2014 GED test.
The free tests will only be available between the dates of September 22 to October 3, 2014.
Classes are taught every Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week at the Greene, Mon Valley and Washington PA CareerLink sites.
Additionally, classes are offered in Carmichaels, Burgettstown and Washington on Tuesdays and in Carmichaels and Washington on Thursdays until 7 p.m. each week.
The agency’s adult education program assists residents age 17 or older to obtain their GED and/or increase their learning skills in order to secure employment or attend a trade school or college has expanded its schedule in Carmichaels.
Upon enrollment and orientation, Pennsylvania-Certified Instructors work with students to determine the appropriate level of classes they will attend in addition to establishing their weekly class schedule.
Students enrolled in the CAS Program are also partnered with a trained case manager who will work with them on job development and trade school or college enrollment procedures. With the help of their case manager, students are able to explore their career options and overcome their barriers while being connected to some of the area’s largest employers and postsecondary schools.
CAS’ Adult Education Program is part of the agency’s Community Action WORKS initiative designed to serve its clients in a comprehensive fashion. Addressing adult education, employability, skills, housing and asset development, while creating opportunities and providing support for economic independence is the framework in which client success is realized.
For additional information or to register for classes, please call 1.877.814.0788 ext. 539.