Philadelphia Youth Network

GED-to-College

Type: Program model: Educational program for out-of-school youth

Description:
The GED-to-College program model is designed to strengthen the connections that GED aspirants experience between preparation for the GED, successful transition into college, and subsequent employment. The focus of the model is on helping students to acquire the GED while simultaneously building the skills and making the connections needed for college and career success.

Youth Eligibility	Not in school and lack a secondary credential Ages 17 to 24 Test at or above the 7th grade equivalent in literacy and numeracy Desire the GED as their secondary education credential Want to enroll in college upon attainment of the GED
Contracted Provider Organizations	Congreso de Latinos Unidos / Big Picture District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund People for People Youth Empowerment Services

Funding: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

System connections:

Project U-Turn > Philadelphia Council for College and Career Success
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Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board