Atlanta, GA—The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has announced the 职业+ High School Equivalency (HSE) pilot, an exciting new program for out-of-school youth and adults without a high school diploma to earn a state-issued high school equivalency credential in Georgia.
The 职业+ HSE pilot will allow students to combine previously earned credits from high school, completed portions of the 格® exam, and technical college credit to earn a high school equivalency credential from a participating 成人教育 provider. 该计划旨在为学生提供灵活性，使他们能够通过专门为试点设计的技术学院课程来填补以前高中或成人教育课程的空白。
Since 1946, passing the 格® exam was the only way to earn a high school equivalency credential in Georgia. 2014年，许多其他州开始提供其他选择，如额外的标准化考试和基于学分的途径，为学生提供更多选择。
“Adult education is an important part of TCSG’s mission and it’s become increasingly important to provide these students with the skills needed for success in today’s marketplace,” said TCSG Commissioner, Greg Dozier. “By providing 成人教育 students with a variety of options to earn a high school equivalency credential, we are helping them realize their full potential while developing a skilled workforce for Georgia.”
Beginning in early 2020, five of Georgia’s technical colleges will participate in the inaugural 职业+ HSE pilot: Albany Technical College, Athens Technical College, Central Georgia Technical College, 永利博彩, and Savannah Technical College. 在哥伦布理工学院的六个县服务区（查塔胡奇、哈里斯、马斯科吉、奎特曼、斯图尔特和塔尔博特），25岁及以上的成年人中约有14%没有高中学历。
“We look at the 职业+ HSE program as another opportunity to serve our community,” said 永利博彩’s Vice President of 成人教育 April Hopson. “Each student has a different barrier to overcome and the more options we are able to give the student the more options we have for success.”
哥伦布将把四个技术信用证书（TCC）项目纳入其职业+试点项目：橱柜制造装配技术员、认证生产技术员、气体金属弧焊工和护士助理。 学生还可以选择哥伦布理工学院的文凭课程。 In addition to the 职业+ HSE pilot, TCSG’s Office of 成人教育 will also begin offering a second standardized test—the HiSET®. The HiSET® is a nationally-recognized standardized test developed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) that is aligned with the College and Career Ready Standards for 成人教育. Twenty-three states already offer the HiSET® as an option to earn a high school equivalency credential. Students can prepare for both the 格® and HiSET® by attending free exam prep classes at one of TCSG’s 31 成人教育 providers throughout the state.
“Georgia has long been recognized as leader in 成人教育 and I’m encouraged that we are providing innovative and flexible opportunities that will increase the number of Georgians with a high school equivalency credential,” said Assistant Commissioner of 成人教育, Dr. Cayanna Good. “We understand that busy, hardworking adults require flexibility in the pursuit of their educational goals. I’m hopeful that, through the 职业+ HSE pilot and by offering an additional testing option, we will meet the needs of our students and the workforce needs of our state.”