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Providing free literacy services across Washington, Greene, Fayette, and Westmoreland counties.

GED Preparation & Scholarships

For adults seeking to obtain their General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Program Description

The GED program helps adults prepare for the GED exam and earn their high school equivalency diploma.

Students attend classes free of charge and receive free GED exam vouchers when eligible. Certified instructors and classroom aides provide classroom instruction and one-on-one support to help students succeed.

 

Post-secondary Scholarship Opportunity

Students who demonstrate outstanding achievement may apply for the Literacy Council of Southwestern PA and Intermediate Unit 1 Post-secondary Scholarship.

This scholarship awards $500 to support continued education, career training, or other post-secondary opportunities.


Program Details

Classes are in-person and online. To learn more, call 724-228-6188 or email lauren@lcswpa.org.

The Literacy Council of Southwestern PA serves adult learners throughout Washington, Greene, Fayette, and Westmoreland counties.


Become a student, programs are free.

You can call 724-228-6188, or

Download the PDF form and email it to lauren@lcswpa.org, or

complete the online enrollment form.

Once we review your enrollment form, we will contact you with the next steps.

Enroll Now

Student Success Story

Juan's Story

Juan was an assistant manager of a restaurant in Mexico City when he decided to move to the United States in 2004. Juan has been studying English in the Literacy Council’s ESL program and is pleased with his improvement.

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