A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate will land you a better job, more money and a stronger future. Consider these facts:

• Employees with high school diplomas and GEDs make an average of $7,000 more per year than those without.
• High school and GED graduates do equally as well in college and technical training.
• Employers accept high school diplomas and GEDs when hiring and giving promotions.
• Your ability to earn a high school diploma or GED sets a positive example for your kids - education is for a lifetime.

How Do I Earn My High School Diploma?

There are a wide variety of educational options in Colorado. Find your school district to see what options are available in your area.

How Do I Earn a GED Certificate?

The General Educational Development Certificate (GED) offers individuals who did not finish high school the opportunity to earn high school credentials. More than 800,000 adults take GED tests each year. Over 90 percent of U.S. employers and colleges accept the GED in place of a traditional diploma. The GED requires a student to complete a battery of five tests:

• Language Arts/Writing and an Essay
• Language Arts/ Reading
• Math - two parts
• Social Studies
• Science

For more GED information, visit the Colorado Department of Education site. If you need more information or assistance with working toward a high school diploma or GED, call Jeffco YouthWorks at 303-271-4613.

Events for Youth

EdgeRunner 5K and Community Resource Fair,
May 8, 2010