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As the creator of the one official GED® test, GEDTesting Service has a responsibility to ensure that the program continues to be a reliable and valuable pathway to a better life for the millions of adults without a high school diploma. The organization continues to develop several new, innovative programs like GEDWorks™ . GEDTesting Service is a joint venture between the American Council on Education and Pearson.  \nGEDTesting Service — District of Columbia 1919 M Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036  \nGEDTesting Service — Minnesota 5601 Green Valley Drive Bloomington, MN 55437  \nSend inquiries to communications@GEDtestingservice.com.  \nFOREWORD  \nThe statistics concerning poorly educated working adults are daunting. Nearly  \n40 million working adults in the U.S. don’t have a high school diploma. 36 million people in the U.S. (24 million who are in the workforce) score below level 2 on the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s  \ninternational literacy assessment. That means they cannot compare and contrast information or integrate multiple pieces of information. Meanwhile, there is growth of middle skill jobs that companies report having a difficult time filling. In fact, an estimated 2.5 million new, middle skill jobs (those that require post-high school education but not a four-year college degree) are expected to be added to the U.S. workforce, accounting for nearly 40 percent of all job growth.  \nFor decades, many employers have been offering educational assistance,  \ntypically in the form of tuition reimbursement for employees pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees, as a benefit to attract and retain talent.  \nFor millions of Americans, especially those who fill entry-level and frontline jobs, the lack of a high school diploma is an insurmountable barrier to taking advantage of these popular reimbursement programs.Thankfully, workers  \nwho have not completed high school are not without hope.  \nThere is a movement among employers through UpSkill America to invest  \nin the education and training of workers in ways that make it possible for  \nfrontline and entry-level workers to build on their education and move up  \nin their careers. Foundational education, such as a high school equivalency diploma, is a critical stepping stone for many of these workers, without which they are unable to pursue their future career goals and reach their potential.  \nUpSkill America is an employer led movement to expand opportunity  \nfor American workers and help our economy and communities thrive by  \npromoting training and advancement practices to help workers progress in their careers and move into better-paying jobs. Employers across the nation  \n[GEDWorks.com](GEDWorks.com) Advancing Your Frontline Workforce With Employer-Sponsored Education Benefits 3  \nare joining the movement because they see that helping their workers is not just good corporate citizenship, it’s good business.  \nCompanies that invest in their workers report improved recruitment,  \nemployee engagement, and retention. In fact, UpSkill America recently  \npartnered with Lumina Foundation to release a report that showed one company’s education reimbursement program resulted in employees staying  \n8 percent longer, receiving 10 percent more promotions, 7.5 percent more transfers and netted a return on investment of 129 percent for the company.  \nOn behalf of the nation’s 24 million frontline workers, UpSkill America wishes to thank employers that invest in the education and training of their workers.  \nWe’ve seen so many employers, such as those mentioned in the pages of this report, committed to helping workers take the","cbCaika67Jpvx6kJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaika67Jpvx6kJ","pdf",189708,23,"English","# Executive Summary\n## Why Foundational Education Is Essential\n## Help Retention and Recruitment\n## Upskill Your Workforce\n## National Economic Impact\n## Corporate Social Responsibility Efforts\n## Unique Needs Of Foundational Education Students\n## GED Works Created With Unique Needs In Mind\n## Driving Success In Foundational Education Programs\n## Eliminating the Financial Barrier For Students","[{\"question\":\"Why does the report emphasize foundational education for working adults?\",\"answer\":\"It highlights that many working adults lack a high school diploma and score below basic literacy levels, limiting their ability to work with complex information and pursue advancement. Foundational education such as a GED credential serves as a critical stepping stone for career progression.\"},{\"question\":\"What employment outcomes does the report connect to employer-sponsored education benefits?\",\"answer\":\"The report states that companies investing in employees see improved recruitment, employee engagement, and retention. It also cites an example where an education reimbursement program led to higher retention and more promotions and transfers, with a positive return on investment.\"},{\"question\":\"How does GEDWorks relate to the GED Testing Service’s efforts?\",\"answer\":\"The report explains that GEDTesting Service continues developing innovative programs like GEDWorks. It positions GEDWorks as part of the pathway supporting frontline and entry-level workers in completing the GED credential through partner efforts.\"}]","Advancing Your Frontline Workforce With Employer-Sponsored Education Benefits | PDF",58]