The Career Plus Program is another path toward high school graduation that allows students to earn a high school diploma and college credentials at the same time. Georgians aged 18 and older* can finish high school and gain high-demand workforce skills without the stress of a high-stakes test.
Eligibility Overview at a Glance
- Ages 18 to 20 must have completed five (5) or less required high school courses.
- Must be enrolled in an Adult Education Program.
- Must be withdrawn from high school.
- Enroll in college courses right away.
- Earn your high school diploma without taking a high-stakes test.
- Transfer in high school credits or GED/HiSET tests you have already completed.
- Online high school courses available 24/7.
- Tuition-free college programs are available.
- Earn more money with a post-secondary credential.
- Receive one-on-one support from Adult Education staff.
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GED® Testing Overview
The GED test has four sections: Reasoning through Language Arts (Reading and Writing), Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies. All four sections will include both academic and workforce contexts.
Reading through Language Arts (RLA) focuses on integrated reading and writing tasks that require test-takers to read complex texts, analyze arguments, and use text-based evidence to support reasoning. The RLA test is 75% informational texts and 25% literature. The RLA test consists of US founding documents and the “great conversation,” passage text length of 450 to 900 words, and vocabulary with emphasis on words that appear frequently in a wide variety of disciplines.
The Mathematical Reasoning focus on deep mastery of a core set of quantitative reasoning skills relevant to a wide range of career and post-secondary pathways. The Mathematical test is 45% quantitative problem solving and 55% algebraic problem-solving. Some items test procedural skills and fluency as well as problem-solving. The test will include statistics and data interpretation standards also on the GED Social Studies and Science. An on-screen scientific calculator (TI-30XS) can be used for most items.
The Science and Social Studies practice reasoning skills drawn from nationally recognized science and social studies curricular standards. Essential science and social studies content topics include what is relevant to the lives of adult test-takers and typical of what is taught in a high school course of study.
The Science test consists of 40% life science, 40% physical science and Earth, and 20% space science. Items will test textual analysis and understanding, data representation as well as problem-solving with science content. Each item is aligned to both one science practice and one content topic.
The Social Studies test consists of 50% civics and government, 20% US History, 15% economics, and 15% geography and the world. Items will test textual analysis and understanding, data representation, and inference skills, as well as problem-solving with social studies content. Each item aligned to both one social studies practice and one content topic.
Your Future is Calling…
Contact the Columbus Technical College Adult Education Center at 706-641-5628 and get your future back on track! Classes are flexible and in convenient locations to serve you.
Online Proctored GED Test
- Available to take from home 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- You will need a computer, webcam, and reliable internet — no tablets or phones are allowed.
- Take the GED Test Online
Beginning Fall 2020, CGTC will offer both the HiSET® exam and GED® test to qualifying individuals. Both tests allow you to earn your high school equivalency(HSE) credential.
The HiSET® exam is one of three tests (GED®, HiSET®, and TASC) U.S. states and territories use to measure high school equivalency skills. Educational Testing Services (ETS) works closely with states to ensure the HiSET® exam closely reflects the skills of a high school graduate and to provide a fair, rigorous exam.
The HiSET® exam is made up of five subtests: Language Arts – Reading, Language Arts – Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The five subtests vary from 65 – 120 minutes. The Language Art – Writing subtest is multiple choice with an essay prompt, while the remaining subtests are only multiple choice. The questions reflect College and Career Readiness Standards to ensure that you are prepared for employment and/or post-secondary education once you have earned your credential. If you do not pass any of the five subtests on your first try, you can retake each subtest twice within twelve months.
Click here to find out even more information about the HiSET® Exam.
Want to earn a high school equivalency without the high-stakes test? Want a better job? Want to earn more money? If you answered YES, Career Plus is for you!
Career Plus High School Diploma Program offers the flexibility to earn a high school diploma without the stress of a high-stakes test. Georgians aged 18 and older without a high school diploma can acquire basic education and high-demand workforce skills at the same time! Complete coursework to become certified in your chosen career path. Embrace the journey. Enjoy the rewards.
Why is Career Plus right for me?
- arn a high school diploma without taking the high-stakes test
- Apply already-earned high school credits or GED tests
- Online high school courses are available 24/7
- Enroll in college courses right away
- Tuition-free programs are available
- Earn more money with a postsecondary credential!
- Receive one-on-one support from Adult Ed staff
Available Career Pathways
- Business and Computers
- Early Childhood Care
- Construction & Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Automotive and Welding
Find out more today!
Contact:
Tiffany Clark
Career Plus Coordinator
706.649.0801
Library Building, First Floor, Room 606
tclark@columbustech.edu