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The report first explores demographic information of completers from both programs, comparing said demographics with the state population lacking a high school diploma or equivalent. The report then looks at the population of students who earn a postsecondary certificate or degree prior to completion of the GED® or HS21+ as well as those who continue in the Washington community and technical college (CTC) system after completing either program. Finally, the report compares employment outcomes for both groups and offers some suggestions to ensure the HS21+ program continues to offer enhanced opportunities for those it serves.  \nAbout this report  \nThe HS21+ program first started in 2013. The new nature of HS21+ relative to GED® limits the data in this report to four cohorts when reviewing post-completion academic outcomes and three cohorts when reviewing employment outcomes. Because Washington CTCs administer HS21+, the comparative data from the GED® program includes only those achieved through GED® prep at a CTC, excluding those earned through community-based organizations and independent study.  \nEmployment and wage data comes from a match of student records with unemployment insurance (UI) data. As a result, this provides an employment rate for those with a valid Social Security number in UI-covered positions only. All wage data is adjusted for inflation to the first quarter of 2017.  \nAs further explained below, the 2013-14 cohort of completers does not reflect the volume of other cohorts examined in this report. In cases where inclusion does not fundamentally change results, the 2013-14 cohort is included in aggregate calculations and listed alongside the other cohorts when broken out by year. Readers should use caution when inferring conclusions based on this outlier cohort alone.  \nSummary of Key Findings  \n􀁸 GED® test participation declined significantly after 2014, the year the GED® was overhauled, and highschool equivalency awards by community and technical colleges have not since recovered.  \n􀁸 The population served by the HS21+ program is better aligned in terms of race/ethnicity with the overall state population of adults who lack a high school diploma or its equivalent.  \n􀁸 As expected from a program with minimum age requirement, HS21+ serves a slightly older population. The median age for GED® completers in the four cohorts examined was 24, while HS21+ served a group whose median age was 28.  \n􀁸 Demographics in age, gender, and race/ethnicity, among other factors, signal that the programs serve different populations, which provides at least some explanation for the varying outcomes experienced in both programs.  \n􀁸 About 3 percent of participants held a postsecondary credential from a Washington state community or technical college before completing their GED® or HS21+ program. A significant portion of these students earned these credentials multiple years before completing the GED® or HS21+ program.  \n􀁸 A higher percent of GED® recipients continued enrollment at a community or technical college after demonstrating high school equivalency. Similarly, a higher percent of GED® recipients went on to earn a postsecondary credential, and GED® completers tended to go further in their postsecondary pursuits to earn a higher-level cer","cbCaib6ZxSIjFsqn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaib6ZxSIjFsqn","pdf",726622,"English","# About this report\n## Key Findings Summary\n# Background: Declining GED® Completions and the Introduction of HS21+","[{\"question\":\"What is the main purpose of the report comparing HS21+ and GED®?\",\"answer\":\"The report examines HS21+ in Washington by comparing pre- and post-completion academic and employment outcomes against GED®.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the report measure employment and wage outcomes?\",\"answer\":\"Employment and wage data come from matching student records with unemployment insurance (UI) data, producing results for people with valid Social Security numbers in UI-covered positions. 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