National GED Day, observed on September 16, is a significant occasion dedicated to recognizing the achievements of those who have earned their GED credential and celebrates the importance of educational opportunities for all. This day highlighted the role of the GED in providing a pathway to further education and improved career prospects for individuals who did not complete their traditional high school education.
For many, earning a GED is a crucial step toward personal and professional advancement. It opens doors to higher education, vocational training, and better employment opportunities. According to the American Council on Education, those with a GED are statistically more likely to pursue higher education and have better earning potential than those without any high school credential.
National GED Day is a time to celebrate the hard work and determination of GED graduates. It’s also an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of adult education and the resources available to those seeking to earn their diploma. Events and activities across the country often include:
Across the country, multiple organizations joined in the celebration of National GED Day. Some of the highlights included:
- GED Program celebration at Tulare Adult School in California (pictured above) including Superintendent Lucy VanScyoc, Director of Adult Education Rand Clem, and GED instructors and proctors Jesus Martinez, Daniella Martinez, Tiffany Sarmiento, and GED students,
- Honorable Muriel Bowser, Mayor of Washington D.C., proclaimed the importance of National GED Day and education in the community’s well-being,
- Morehouse State University in Kentucky hosting an open house,
- a radio interview at the NPR covering Indian River State College GED program
- State Relationship Manager Lisa Pool-Osorio’s GED update presentation at an open house at the Nevada Department of Education,
- The Mississippi Community College Board State Director of Adult Education Beth Little and her staff proclaimed the importance of the GED in the Magnolia State,
- State Relationship Manager Adora Beard attended the kickoff event for their 4th & Goal at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Maryland.
Lastly, in celebration of National GED Day, a special episode of our Education UnplugGED podcast episode featured Vicki Greene, President of GED Testing Service, and Ted Mitchell, President of the American Council on Education.
Mississippi Community College Board Proclamation