Meet a couple of our success stories ---
Julius, Silver Spring Center GED Graduate
Julius had been out of school for almost 10 years before he decided to enroll at Milwaukee Achiever. He earned his GED in 6 months! He credits his fast-paced achievement to his commitment to studying and good attendance. He was initially referred to another adult literacy organization but by chance stopped by our Silver Spring Center and enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. Due to a busy schedule, he appreciated the flexibility of our course schedule. He is currently in the process of applying to Cardinal Stritch University for an Associate of Science Degree, with a concentration in Business. He has worked many factory jobs and is excited to pursue a career “on the other side” from a management perspective. His advice to those pursuing their goal of obtaining their GED: “stick with it and make sure you study at home too.”
Ann, Silver Spring Center GED GraduateAnn had been out of school for 36 years before she decided to enroll at Milwaukee Achiever. She earned her GED in 6 months! She had worked as a CNA for 14 years, and it started to take a toll on her her emotional and physical well-being. She knew that it was "now or never." She had passed Milwaukee Achiever so many times and one day decided to walk in and register. She felt welcomed by staff and other learners and appreciated that no one ever made her feel “stupid.” Her biggest obstacle was math. One of our volunteer tutors, George, worked with Ann and after a few months she felt more confident in her math skills. Now that she has earned her GED she plans to get a job in home inspection. Her son is working on his real estate license and they plan on working together. Her advice to individuals working towards earning their GED: “It will open more doors when you are job hunting. You need a diploma.”
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