Martin County Celebrates Success
FY 2019 GED Graduation
From GED to Bachelor's degree: Kelli Jo Kirk's story
Kelli Jo Kirk was the first person to pass the new GED in Martin County. After accomplishing this goal, she went on to earn an associates degree and then a Bachelors degree from EKU. Below is a link to the wonderful article on her accomplishments written by SOAR:
https://www.thereisafuture.org/action/2019/1/2/from-ged-to-bachelors-degree-kelli-jo-kirks-story
https://www.thereisafuture.org/action/2019/1/2/from-ged-to-bachelors-degree-kelli-jo-kirks-story
Adult Learning Center Celebrates National Family Literacy Week
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Last week was busy for the Martin County Adult Learning Center as they partnered with the community to celebrate National Family Literacy Week. Family Literacy is an important focus for the Adult Learning Center. When parents become more educated, not only do they see more success in their lifetime, but their children also have a greater chance of success. To spread the word about Family Literacy and the Adult Learning Center, several balloon releases were held throughout the county. Approximately 350 balloons were released thanks to the Martin County Library, Warfield Elementary School, and Inez Elementary School.
On Tuesday, Rufus Reed Library partnered with the Adult Learning Center to host a movie premiere of KET’s new series, Dropping Back In. This new series, which premiere’s on KET October 13, is a documentary that examines the dropout epidemic in the United States, and discusses the programs available to help people “drop back in” school and successfully move on with their educations. Dropping Back In also showcases some of Kentucky’s own GED graduates and how earning their GED has led them to better lives.
The Martin County Adult Learning Center is available for students who want to “drop back in” and begin earning their GED. All classes and instruction are free, and online classes are also now available. For the rest of this week, students can take the GED Ready Test for free to see how they may perform on the official GED test. Ask us how you can begin earning your GED today by visiting us in room 220 of the Roy F. Collier Community Center, or by calling us at 298-0207.
On Tuesday, Rufus Reed Library partnered with the Adult Learning Center to host a movie premiere of KET’s new series, Dropping Back In. This new series, which premiere’s on KET October 13, is a documentary that examines the dropout epidemic in the United States, and discusses the programs available to help people “drop back in” school and successfully move on with their educations. Dropping Back In also showcases some of Kentucky’s own GED graduates and how earning their GED has led them to better lives.
The Martin County Adult Learning Center is available for students who want to “drop back in” and begin earning their GED. All classes and instruction are free, and online classes are also now available. For the rest of this week, students can take the GED Ready Test for free to see how they may perform on the official GED test. Ask us how you can begin earning your GED today by visiting us in room 220 of the Roy F. Collier Community Center, or by calling us at 298-0207.
Martin County Adult Education Week
There are 2,890 adults in Martin County without a high school or GED diploma. An individual with their High School Diploma or GED earns an average of $9,300 more a year than a high school dropout. To encourage those who need a GED to drop back in, Judge Kelly Callaham has proclaimed the week of September 22-28, 2014 Martin County Adult Education Week.
To celebrate this week, Martin County Adult Education has scheduled several events throughout the county. On Tuesday September 23rd there will be two balloon release events. Partnering with the Martin County Public Library, families that participate in the story time program will release balloons at noon, from the Martin County Public Library in Inez Ky. In collaboration with the WPRT Resource Center, students and parents will participate at the Warfield Elementary school at 2:30.
The celebration continues at the Rufus Reed Public Library in Lovely KY. At 3:30 the public is invited to a premier episode of the new KET program “Dropping Back In”. Everyone will be given the opportunity to view this program before the National premier in October. Refreshments will be provided.
Throughout this week, at all Martin County Adult Education sites, residents will be given the opportunity to register for the GED Ready test for FREE. Adults who need a diploma are required to complete the GED Ready test in the four subject fields. Once the Ready tests have been passed, the GED test can then be administered. You can now complete all GED testing in Martin County.
Interested adults can register for the GED Ready test at any Adult Education location: At the Roy F. Collier Community Center in Inez Monday through Friday, the Pigeon Roost Community Center Mondays from 10:00-1:00, the Warfield Park Community Center on Tuesdays from 10:00-12:00, or the Rufus Reed Public Library on Wednesday through Friday. Call 298-0207 for more information.
To celebrate this week, Martin County Adult Education has scheduled several events throughout the county. On Tuesday September 23rd there will be two balloon release events. Partnering with the Martin County Public Library, families that participate in the story time program will release balloons at noon, from the Martin County Public Library in Inez Ky. In collaboration with the WPRT Resource Center, students and parents will participate at the Warfield Elementary school at 2:30.
The celebration continues at the Rufus Reed Public Library in Lovely KY. At 3:30 the public is invited to a premier episode of the new KET program “Dropping Back In”. Everyone will be given the opportunity to view this program before the National premier in October. Refreshments will be provided.
Throughout this week, at all Martin County Adult Education sites, residents will be given the opportunity to register for the GED Ready test for FREE. Adults who need a diploma are required to complete the GED Ready test in the four subject fields. Once the Ready tests have been passed, the GED test can then be administered. You can now complete all GED testing in Martin County.
Interested adults can register for the GED Ready test at any Adult Education location: At the Roy F. Collier Community Center in Inez Monday through Friday, the Pigeon Roost Community Center Mondays from 10:00-1:00, the Warfield Park Community Center on Tuesdays from 10:00-12:00, or the Rufus Reed Public Library on Wednesday through Friday. Call 298-0207 for more information.
