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Educational
Garrett County Success
for Youth (GCSFY)
Life
doesn't have to end when you drop out of school, it can begin. We can
help you turn your plans for the future into reality! Garrett County
Success for Youth (GCSFY) offers:
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FREE training
to individuals ages 16-21 who wish to improve their basic
skills or wish to obtain a State of Maryland High School
Diploma (GED)
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Daily
classes held at the Western Maryland Consortium (WMC)
with a flexible schedule based on your needs
We
Provide:
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Classes
that are part-time and scheduled for your convenience
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A
GED program where you will receive individualized instruction
to prepare you for the test
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Work
readiness skills
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Job
and career counseling
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Assistance
to transition into vocational/technical training or college
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Work
experience for those who qualify
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Incentives
based on performance
Our
Program is different from high school:
- We offer individual and small group training
- We have computerized, self-paced instruction
- We offer a progressive learning environment
- All work is completed during classroom hours
To determine if you are eligible for this program, please
contact the Western Maryland Consortium at 301-334-8136 to
schedule a screening appointment.
Adult Basic Education: Intake/Assessment
Participation
in Garrett’s Adult Basic Education program requires that you first go
through the Intake/Assessment process. If you were unable to complete
high school or if you know an adult who struggles with reading, or may be in
need of literacy services, this program can help. You may walk-in, meet
the staff, bring your questions and find out just how this program can help you.
There is No Cost for the Assessment or
Information.
For more information call 301-334-8304.
Adult Basic Education
Adults who
would like to increase their present level of education should call or walk
in to any of the classes listed below. These classes are designed to
meet individual goals such as:
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Improve basic reading
and math skills and advance to GED education levels
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Prepare
to take the MD High School (GED) Diploma exam
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Prepare
for College entrance
These classes are free of
charge to persons 16 or older and will be on-going through
May 2008.
Jan 7 (on-going)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Southern Outreach Center
12:00 – 3:15 pm
Jan 7 (on-going)
Monday/Wednesday
Southern Outreach Center
6:00 – 9:15 pm
Jan 7 (on-going)
Monday
Grantsville Elementary School
5:00 – 8:15 pm
Jan 8 (on-going)
Tuesday/Thursday
Swan Meadow School
6:00 – 9:15 pm
Jan 7 (on-going)
Monday/Thursday
Freedom Chapel / Friendsville
6:00 – 9:15 pm
Jan 7 (on-going)
Monday/Thursday
Accident Area
1:00 – 4:15 pm
Call 301-334-8304 for details.
The Maryland High School Diploma exam will
be offered at Garrett College
Thursday, June 5 - 4:00-9:00pm & Saturday,
June 7 -
8:00am-2:00pm
Applicants must attend both sessions of the test.
Deadline for applications is May 2
Cost of the exam is $45
All applicants must have a MD picture ID to
submit with the application. Applicants must also
be withdrawn from the public school system for three months
before the test date. For more testing information,
call 301-334-8304.
FREE
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