Mark your calendars! Next week on September 16, we celebrate the first annual National GED Day 🎉, honoring GED achievements and the brighter futures made possible through education. Let’s recognize the power of learning and the doors it opens! #NationalGEDDay #GED
GED Testing Service
Education Administration Programs
Washington, District of Columbia 3,173 followers
Creator of the official GED program - trusted for more than 75 years.
About us
GED Testing Service offers the only learner-centric program that is recognized and portable from state to state. Millions of adults, without high school diplomas, lack the skills and knowledge to succeed in the 21st Century marketplace. For more than 75 years, we’ve made it our mission to help adults succeed. GED Testing Service has developed not just a test, but a comprehensive GED® program that, in today's tech-savvy world, lives up to the expectations of employers, colleges and the GED® test-takers themselves. The GED® program, available at GED.com, is offered exclusively on computer, based on the recommendations of researchers, business leaders, college officials, workforce investment groups and former test-takers, all of whom say that basic technology skills are essential to determining whether a test-taker has the skills to succeed in college and career.
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http://www.ged.com
External link for GED Testing Service
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 1942
- Specialties
- High School Equivalency, Career and College Readiness, Digital Literacy, Higher Education, Computer-Based Testing, and Adult Based Education
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1850 M St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20036, US
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5601 Green Valley Drive
Bloomington, MN 55437, US
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Updates
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We're proud to announce the first annual National GED Day on September 16th to celebrate GED achievements and brighter futures through education. This day is officially registered with the National Day Archives as a time to recognize GED learners and the educators, family, friends, and communities that keep people motivated and confident to reach their dreams. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gqDgtzaJ
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#AI is revolutionizing education by breaking down barriers and creating personalized, inclusive learning experiences for all—especially those in non-traditional pathways like the #GED. In the latest episode of Education UnplugGED, Michael Horn and host Vicki Greene, CEO of GED Testing Service, discuss the transformative power of AI in education, the need for employers to recognize non-traditional credentials, and inclusive hiring practices to better meet workforce needs. Watch the latest episode here: https://lnkd.in/gBm-UqHc
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Ever wonder how someone becomes a CEO? Tune into this insightful podcast by iHeartMedia (iHeartMedia Washington DC) featuring Vicki Greene as she shares her journey all the way to CEO of GED Testing Service and her advice for growing your career. https://lnkd.in/ekM9i2VT
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In case you missed it, Vicki Greene, SVP of Pearson Workforce Skills, moderated an insightful panel at SHRM’s recent conference in Chicago. In partnership with Pearson Accelerated Pathways, GEDWorks™ hosted the discussion, titled "Strategic Upskilling: Fueling Retention in the Age of Innovation." The panel focused on how employers can upskill their employees and offer benefits that positively impact retention rates. The conversation was both thought-provoking and practical, with knowledge shared from several education-inclined thought leaders across industries: Adrienne Way, Edcor Jeff Bulanda, Ph.D., Amazon Rollins, Debbie, KFC Foundation Scott Roberson, Brinker International Vicki Greene, SVP of Pearson Workforce Skills Learn more about GED's corporate offerings: ged.com/gedworks #SHRM2024 #GEDWorks #AcceleratedPathways #AmazonCareerChoice #StrategicUpskilling #EducationforAll
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Rogelio C.'s attendance at the GED Conference last week not only proved the power of the GED credential but also reinforced the importance of the GED Tech Apprenticeship program. #GEDTechApprenticeship #GED
At last week's GED Conference, Cia Kouparitsas caught up with Rogelio C., our very first GED Tech Apprentice in the US to find out what it means to him to be working in the industry. Head to our website to read more about Roger's journey: https://lnkd.in/gWPsB39V Plus, if you're a US-based organisation looking hire fresh tech talent while making a positive social impact, get in touch with us today. #GEDTechApprenticeship
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That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who made the 2024 GED Conference the best one yet. To our attendees, staff, sponsors, exhibitors, and presenters -- we couldn't have done it without you. We can't wait to do it all over again next year in Chicago! Until then, we hope you leave Long Beach with new educational initiatives, connections, and inspiration. The conference may be over, but we're not done yet! See you next summer. #GEDTS24 #adulted #gedconference #ged
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Thank you to our incredible sponsors for their support and generosity at the 2024 GED Conference! Your contributions have been instrumental in making this event a huge success. Platinum Premier Partner: Aztec Platinum Sponsor: Essential Education Silver Sponsors: New Readers Press, KET Education, Building Blocks Phonics #GEDTS24 #adulted #gedconference #ged
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ICYMI: Cia Kouparitsas, Chief Customer Officer of WithYouWithMe, presented on how the GED Tech Apprenticeship program is reshaping the US employment landscape and shared some of the inspiring success stories from GED graduates. Since 2023, we've partnered with workforce technology company WithYouWithMe to support the GED Tech Apprenticeship program, an innovative social impact initiative that offers GED learners a streamlined pathway to success in the technology sector. Through the program, all GED learners and graduates gain free access to WithYouWithMe's online training pathways to build sought-after skills for the digital economy, plus access to their network of leading US employers looking to hire GED graduates. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gT3pf6N8 #GEDTS24 #adulted #gedconference #ged
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The last day of the 2024 GED Conference opened with a Q&A session featuring Vicki Greene and the GED Leadership Team! #GEDTS24 #adulted #gedconference #ged
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