Adult Learning Academy here to serve

12月. 1, the Fabulous Holiday Brunch and GED Scholarship Fundraiser raised $65,000 to help students at 帕洛阿尔托 大学's Adult Learning Academy earn their GED and pursue their dreams. Organized by the GED Fabulous Holiday Brunch Committee, led by Martha Tijerina, the funds offer pivotal scholarships for students to cover program costs, GED testing fees and vouchers and classroom supplies.

Within certain sectors of south 圣安东尼奥, more than 25 percent of residents don't have a high school diploma or GED, which is often the first-level credential for completing an education and creating a pathway toward a successful career. As champions of access, 帕洛阿尔托 大学 aims to ensure that all students have every opportunity to earn an education, be successful throughout their journey, and be prepared to enter the workforce.

With competing demands, many find it challenging to consider returning to school. This is why 帕洛阿尔托 大学 developed the Adult Learning Academy, which provides ESL (English as a Second Language) and high school equivalency preparation courses for the GED at an affordable rate for individuals to reach personal goals, achieve gainful employment, and improve quality of life.

The Adult Learning Academy serves as one of only a few sites in 圣安东尼奥 that offers GED preparation and testing in both English and Spanish, and students are given access to all campus resources needed to help them succeed. Additional support such as free tutoring, 图书馆服务, computer and internet access, and academic and personal counseling services are all included.

Partnerships with the GED Fabulous Holiday Brunch Committee and other great partners – like Toyota Motor Manufacturing, 德州公司. – support students enrolling in the high school equivalency preparation course and beyond. Upon completing the high school equivalency preparation program, students can earn special scholarships toward their tuition as a first-year college student, which has contributed to more than $3.6 million in scholarships 帕洛阿尔托 大学 students have received over the last five years. By building partnerships that help provide some financial support, the 大学 affirms its students' academic and career paths and guides its students to completing goals.

These opportunities are vital to the success of our students and our community. As the first option developed for public higher education available south of U.S. 90, 帕洛阿尔托 大学 is committed to supporting education in 圣安东尼奥 by continuously providing access for our South Side community.