Race to GED for a Stronger Economy
In today’s high-tech environment, a minimal high school credentialed workforce is required to sustain a strong business climate and attract economic development opportunities. Our area is historically a labor-intensive area dependent upon manufacturing and agriculture to sustain the economy.

These are the facts:

• A region’s capacity to grow current and attract new business and industry is significantly impacted by the education level of its workforce.
• State tax revenues are generated as individuals improve their literacy and, subsequent employment status and purchasing power.
• Adults with a high school diploma or GED have an unemployment rate substantially lower than those without.
• The progression of individuals away from public assistance improves their quality of life and the state budget.