The GED Program is a series of five separate academic exams, including writing, social studies, science, literature and mathematics. GED certificates are awarded when all five exams are adequately passed. Adults seeking their GED can take a GED exam in 28 Oregon counties, including the Training and Employment Consortium GED Center in Baker City and the Jefferson County ESD in Madras. A complete list of GED testing centers in Oregon can be found on GED Oregon's website.
Many colleges in Oregon offer adult education degrees, catering to those students with flexible schedules and the ability to tailor their education around daily life responsibilities. Adult students can often finish their degrees in as little as 16 to 20 months, with special financial aid assistance. Portland, Oregon's George Fox University, for example, offers bachelor of arts and sciences degrees in technology management, health administration and elementary education and special financial aid opportunities for adult students.
Adults with learning difficulties may not thrive as well in a normal educational setting. Adults with ADD or other learning problems, such as following directions and sequencing information, can be frustrated and debilitated in school or in the workplace. Oregon centers, such as Help Eliminate Learning Problems Inc., aids in giving students drug-free cognitive therapy that helps them pay more attention, sharpens their focusing skills, and strengthens their memory and comprehension skills, allowing them to learn and retain information better.
Adult students can benefit from seminars and coaching conferences held at some schools that specialize in strengthening communication, work habits, integrity, creativity, mental and emotional fitness, leadership, teamwork and self-development. Seminars are offered at different locations throughout Oregon. One such seminar is the Skills for Success seminars, which are presentations with a blend of short lectures, skill-building tools, interactive exercises, group discussions and tailored plans for each individual attendee. Seminar dates and locations can be found on the seminar website.