Participants

These are just a few of the people whose lives have been transformed through literacy.

Selena

Selena, a mother of two, who balanced many responsibilities while attending Next Step, is now a proud GED graduate. She especially appreciated her tutoring sessions with volunteer Tom who, in Selena’s words, “Didn’t give me any slack!” Selena is now employed as the receptionist in an Oakland attorneys’ office.

Johnny

Johnny's perseverance stayed with him in his road toward earning GED certification. Preparation for the GED Math Test was quite a challenge and several times he came close to abandoning his goal. His weekly one-on-one math tutoring with Jim provided the encouragement that motivated Johnny to stay the course. He is now in his first semester at College of Alameda and proud of it.

Bobbie

Bobbie moved toward GED certification with an enormous amount of spirit and determination. Her goal was clear and she engaged in the necessary study to achieve it. She seized the opportunity to work one-on-one with tutors as much as possible to assist her in becoming proficient in the five areas of GED testing. She, too, is now a proud GED graduate.

Shmeek

Shmeek was delighted when he found out about Next Step Learning Center’s individualized GED Preparation by checking out this website. His desire was to move quickly in preparing to earn GED certification. His academic ability enabled him to strengthen his math competency and his confidence and he progressed in a minimal amount of time to GED readiness. Having earned GED certification, he is now enrolled in our “College Prospects” Program.