I have my GED. Now what?
A GED can open up doors that were closed before. There are many opportunities to enroll in techincal schools, career schools, colleges, the military, and multiple jobs with a GED.
How do I find out if scores are needed on the GED in order to apply to a program or college?
The best advice is to contact the Admissions or Human Resources department of the school or program that you are interested in attending. If you are interested in the military, contacting local recruiters would be an excellent start. The staff in these departments can supply you with more information about specific details and requirements.
Will my GED be enough to get into a program?
Academically your GED may be enough. Once again, contacting the program will give you solid information. Another great alternative would be to visit the program's website.
Can you give me some resources to begin my career investigation?
There are numerous websites to help you in your search. The following are only a sample.
- Louisiana Workforce Commission
- This website provides you with many resources including a job database, apprenticeship information,and licensing requirements. For more information, go to the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
- Louisiana ePortal
- You can explore careers, admissions requirements to community colleges and universities, cost of living factors, financial assistance for school, the military, and job searching tips at this website portal. Visit Louisiana ePortal for more information.
- Louisiana Jobs and Career Center
- This website portal has many links to career information, job databases, information about starting your own business, etc. For more information, visit Louisiana Job and Career Center for more details.
I can't find my GED scores/transcripts and I need them to apply to a job, school, or the military. Where can I get a copy?
For people who took the GED test in Louisiana a copy of the diploma and/or scores can be requested. The request must be made to the Louisiana Community & Technical College System and can only be received by mail. To download the form please visit Request for Copy of GED Form. People who passed the GED in another state must contact the agency that issued the GED to them.