Each year we hold GED Grad Week as a worldwide virtual celebration of GED graduates and their accomplishments.

Throughout the event, May 16th through May 20th, we will share GED success stories and motivational and congratulatory messages from educators, friends, family members, employers, and others in the GED community.

We know the important role of a supportive community in helping learners take the first step to earn their GED credential and helping them along the way. Many learners have shared that a family or friend was a motivating factor to get started. We also know that educators have a critical role in preparing learners with the knowledge they need to pass the GED subjects while being a constant source of support and encouragement.

GED graduates and their success are a testament to their hard work and commitment to the journey despite the obstacles that many face on their path to earning a credential. Every year learners from over 90 countries become GED graduates and use their diplomas to start jobs, advance their current careers, or enter college and career training programs. The GED credential is accepted at virtually all U.S. college and universities, and GED graduates can be found working in every career field.

Throughout GED Grad Week we will be giving GED graduates and their stories the spotlight they deserve. Please join us by sharing messages of congrats for your learners, words of advice for new graduates, and even personal stories about the positive impact the GED credential has had in your life.

There’s still time to join the GED Grad Week Facebook Group, where we will be sharing videos and posts, and you can engage with fellow educators and GED graduates. You can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and follow and use the hashtags #GED and #GEDGradWeek.

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Learners can show off their success on the GED test by using digital badges available through Credly.

This digital credential platform issues badges to learners that can be shared online as proof of certification. Badges link to the Credly website, where viewers can see all the details of a learner’s achievement.

Learners who post their badges make it easy and simple for employers to verify their accomplishments and learn more about their competencies. Posting badges also sets learners apart from other students and job-seekers by showcasing their skills.

Learners are eligible for badges based on the GED test subjects they have passed and what scores they earned on their tests. Available badges include one for the GED credential, badges for each test subject, and badges for test subjects passed with College Ready and College Ready + Credit scores. All the badge options are viewable here: credly.com/organizations/ged/badges.

Once learners have earned a badge, they will be notified via email. Learners must then follow the instructions in their email to access their Credly account. From their Credly account, learners can access and share their badges on multiple online platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and their email signatures.

More information about GED badges is available here: ged.com/life_after_ged/ged_badges/.

News and updates for May 2022:

• New International Prep Partner: Wordplay English Language Center is our new authorized GED preparation partner in Hanoi, Vietnam. The center will offer students an opportunity to earn a GED credential to pursue college degree programs globally.
• New Spanish Language Learning Tool for GED Prep: Aztec Software’s Spanish GED Prep Series was written by Spanish instructors for Spanish learners and contextualized for the Spanish GED test. Learn more about the program here.

News and updates for May 2022:

• New International Prep Partner: Wordplay English Language Center is our new authorized GED preparation partner in Hanoi, Vietnam. The center will offer students an opportunity to earn a GED credential to pursue college degree programs globally.
• New Spanish Language Learning Tool for GED Prep: Aztec Software’s Spanish GED Prep Series was written by Spanish instructors for Spanish learners and contextualized for the Spanish GED test. Learn more about the program here.

News and updates for May 2022:

• New International Prep Partner: Wordplay English Language Center is our new authorized GED preparation partner in Hanoi, Vietnam. The center will offer students an opportunity to earn a GED credential to pursue college degree programs globally.
• New Spanish Language Learning Tool for GED Prep: Aztec Software’s Spanish GED Prep Series was written by Spanish instructors for Spanish learners and contextualized for the Spanish GED test. Learn more about the program here.

After a two-year hiatus, the GED Testing Service Annual conference will be held July 13th – 15th in Atlanta.

We’re looking forward to networking with educators from across the country and sharing new professional development sessions and information sessions.

Our keynote speaker will be renowned author and NYU professor Daniel Lerner. He is a celebrated positive psychologist whose work is helping individuals fuel their work and life with passion. For over a decade, Daniel has been researching and applying positive psychology and how it impacts the performance of students, athletes, executives, and teams. He brings out the best in individuals by helping them strike a balance between stress and anxiety while discovering their strengths and a path to long-term success.

Our conference will also have all the professional development workshops and sessions you need to refresh your teaching strategies for the GED test subjects. In addition, we’ll also offer expanded and new professional development tracks covering workforce development, corrections, and DE&I.

You’ll have opportunities to network with fellow educators, Administrators, partners, and GED Testing Service staff. We will also recognize the outstanding achievements of GED graduates during our awards ceremony.

There’s still time to register and join us in Atlanta! We’ll see you there!

You can learn more about the conference and register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/24807473-f2fc-4377-8502-7b372ad6e9cb/summary