GED Achievement: Take the First Step
Background and Campaign Objectives
The Great Recession hit many of us in different ways. However, America's least-educated were hit the hardest. Those without a high school degree have been the most vulnerable. For those who remained employed, many had to take on a lower paying job, or multiple jobs, with odd hours. Most recognize that a GED diploma would improve their prospects. But few have the wherewithal or the confidence to take even the first step toward a degree.
According to the US Census Bureau, approximately 35.7 million adults (18-64) do not have a...