Academic Skills for Employment/GED Skills to be attained: Classes are designed to improve reading, writing, and math skills, in addition to introducing basic science and social studies. Students will complete coursework in preparation to meet the proficiency required to pass the General Education Development (GED) exam and/or the academic requirements of specific training programs. Start Date: Open Entry Location: JobTrain 1200 O’Brien Drive Menlo Park, CA 94025 (650) 330-6429 () Average Length of Training: Length of training varies according to student skill level at entrance. Days/Time: ASE/GED – Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and/or 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. GED – Tuesday & Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Entry Requirements and Class Requirements: JobTrain orientation and academic skills assessment. Regular attendance. In-class individual and small group exercises. Homework assignments to reinforce classroom learning. Reading – Assigned materials (books, magazines, andnewspaper articles). Writing – Essays, worksheets, exams, quizzes, etc. Thinking – Techniques – problem solving, factual information, appropriate workplace behavior. Certification Track: GED (General Education Development) Proficiency Exam California High School Equivalency Exam La Prueba Pre- GED test are available in Spanish Pre- GED esta disponible en Espanol For more information, please contact program counselor John MacGowan at (650) 330-6427 or . Accreditation: Fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC).