Career or Job Training and other educational opportunities can be a vital part of anyone's short or long term employment goals.  In the competitive world of job seeking, having a good set of skills or the right educational qualifications can make the difference in getting the quality job you want.  There  are many options available to improve your competitive edge through vocational training and educational growth.

For those who don't possess a high school diploma, obtaining a GED may be the most valuable first step they can take.  For those looking to gain new skills or improve existing job skills, there are many training programs available through public and private schools, as well as government supported programs like the Regional Occupational Program (ROP).  In addition to classroom training, new skills can also be obtained through hands-on apprenticeship programs, on-the-job training, internship and externship opportunities.

Check with our staff at the One Stop for additional information regarding occupational and academic training opportunities, as well as financial aid assistance programs.

The General Education Development Test, or GED,   is a test that certifies the taker has attained high school-level academic skills. The GED is taken by individuals who did not obtain a high school diploma.

Individuals that pass the test receive a General Equivalency Diploma, which is also called a GED.

More than 15 million students have received the GED since its inception. One in every seven Americans with high school credentials received the GED, as well as one in twenty college students.

In addition to English, the GED test is available in Spanish, French, large print, audiocassette, and braille.

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Local GED Preparation & Testing site:

Marysville Adult Education

1919 B Street, Marysville, CA 95901

(530) 749-6153/6154

HOW TO OBTAIN COPIES OF YOUR GED RECORDS:

As of January 18, 2005, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) - GED Records Center handles all requests for duplicate records in California.

Call toll-free 866-370-4740

ETS - GED Records Center
P. O. Box 4005
Concord, CA 94524-4005

Please note that GED records are considered confidential and will only be released with the test-taker's signature. The state Educational Test Service office cannot release testing information by telephone and does not accept e-mail or fax requests for records.

Apprenticeship training programs are most often associated with what are known as "skilled trades" or occupations, such as those related to construction and building, however they may also include other occupations like firefighting, millwrights, automotive and civil service.

Typically an apprenticeship training program will last between 2-5 years and include both classroom and hands-on training.  Upon successful completion of the paid training program an apprentice is certified as having Journeyman level skills and is ready to embark on a high-paying career in their selected field.

For More Information about apprenticeship training programs, click on the links displayed below:

California Apprenticeship Coordinators Association

Building California Construction Careers

A Snapshot of Apprenticeship in California

Yuba Community College- Marysville

Tri-county Regional Occupational Program

California EDD Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL)

Calif. Trade Schools, Colleges & University Directory

America's Career InfoNet