About This Session
Description
In today’s job market, a high school equivalency diploma alone isn’t enough—students need workforce skills to succeed. This session explores how GED® prep and workforce development must go hand in hand to create a prepared talent pipeline. Learn how Essential Education’s Workforce Bundle—featuring Computer Essentials, Work Essentials, and Money Essentials—equips adult learners with digital literacy, workplace readiness, and financial literacy skills.
Discover how to integrate these courses seamlessly into your programs, whether as a capstone experience or side-by-side with GED® prep. Walk away with practical strategies to help your students transition from education to employment with confidence.
What we'll cover:
Session Objectives:
Understand how workforce skills complement GED® preparation to improve student success and employability.
Learn how to implement the Workforce Bundle as a capstone or alongside GED® instruction for a seamless learning experience.
Explore best practices for using Computer Essentials, Work Essentials, and Money Essentials to prepare students for the modern workplace.
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Presenter
Jeannie Hale
Southwest Territory Account Representative
Essential Education
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Page checked or updated: 5/29/2025
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