Monday, August 5, 2013

South Texans Earn GED Certificate

On August 3, 2013, at the Culture Arts Center at Texas State Technical College, 72 students earned their GED certificates through the High School Equivalency Program.Thirteen of the GED graduates are already enrolled in college or vocational training.

HEP is a federal program funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Migrant Education. Since its inception at TSTC, HEP continues to prepare and graduate students from its program, targeting migrant farmworkers. Read more on the Valley Morning Star website.

For more information on HEP in South Texas, visit www.tstc.edu/harlingenhep.