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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 2012

Page

2

GED Eligibility and Testing Details in Pennsylvania

The GED program requires applicants 18 or older to be PA residents without a high school diploma, not enrolled in eligible schools, and to prove identity. For 16 or 17 year olds, written school withdrawal notice and specific work, college, military, or institutional letters are needed. Five tests cost 150 dollars total. each test 30 dollars. A passing per-test score, plus a battery average, earns a certificate. The Lawrence site is Lawrence County Community Action Partnership, 241 W Grant St, call 724-658-7258 ext 1418. Testing times and dates are at www iccap org. Nonpublic sites include local jails and Frew Mill School.

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GED Initiative Aids Local Residents In 12 Week Program

The partnership launches a Diversity Initiative offering 12 weeks of training for eligible residents to prepare for the GED, plus job development and case management. Tracy Cherry notes the aim is GED attainment and employment, with workshops on responsibility, education, computer skills, anger management, and interview skills. A 17 year old participant says the program teaches interview technique and job readiness. The nine month program begins in January with weekly segments focused on work readiness.

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LCCAP Diversity Initiative Aims at GED and Work Pathways

Lawrence County Community Action Partnership launches a Diversity Initiative to help residents 50 or older or minorities, or recently released from incarceration, obtain GEDs and move toward employment or higher education. Up to 25 served. workshops offer resume help and employer viewings. contact 724 658 7258 ext 1401.

Lawrence County Community Action Partnership

Laurel School Board refinances bond issue to save funds

The Laurel School Board approved refinanc ing a bond issue to save about 22,000,000 due to lower interest rates. A contract to Gutter Construction of Pittsburgh for 96,200 was awarded to replace windows at the junior senior high school. April Edwards Elliott, a secondary teacher, was granted a leave of absence starting Feb 29 with a Family Medical Leave through 2012-13 and 2013-14, intending to return in 2013-14. Approved the 2012-13 Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV operating budget at 3,876,808.

Laurel Cousupuchon Edwards Elliott

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