Had he not passed the GED last year, John Baker says, “I’d still be looking for work.” In 2010, Baker was unemployed. He and his family moved to the Roaring Fork Valley from Dolores so that his sons ...

Individuals interested in obtaining a GED may be able to earn one for free through Mid-Plains Community College. MPCC offers free study assistance and testing for those who qualify. That includes ...

Although a growing number of high school dropouts are taking the GED, most who pass the exam discover that it doesn’t help them much in finding improved economic opportunities or completing ...

For high school dropouts trying to complete their education, the GED test may seem like the final step. The reality is it's probably closer to the middle, said Marcel Kielkucki, who directs high ...

Some 1 million New Yorkers over the age of 16 do not have a high school diploma. For these people, the high school equivalency diploma -- the GED -- can offer the best hope of a better job or further ...