Kentuckians Offered Free GED

WKU Public Radio | By Lisa Autry

Published April 23, 2012 at 5:00 AM CDT

For the second year in a row, the state is offering free GED testing for those looking to boost their education and careers.

"It's estimated that by 2018, 54% of all jobs in Kentucky, that's over 1 million jobs, will require some level of postsecondary education. So therefore, the GED is really a stepping stone on to postsecondary education, " says Reecie Stagnolia, vice president of Adult Education in the Kentucky Council for Postsecondary Education.

Stagnolia says those with a GED will earn an average of $9,500 more a year than those without. Kentucky will offer free GED testing through June. The state made a similar offer last spring that helped fuel a 10% increase in the number of Kentuckians earning a GED certificate. More information is available at local Adult Education Centers or online at KNOWHOW2GOKY.ORG.

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Lisa Autry

Lisa is a Scottsville native and WKU alum. She has worked in radio as a news reporter and anchor for 18 years. Prior to joining WKU Public Radio, she most recently worked at WHAS in Louisville and WLAC in Nashville. She has received numerous awards from the Associated Press, including Best Reporter in Kentucky. Many of her stories have been heard on NPR.

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