Had he not passed the GED last year, John Baker says, “I’d still be looking for work.” In 2010, Baker was unemployed. He and his family moved to the Roaring Fork Valley from Dolores so that his sons ...

Individuals interested in obtaining a GED may be able to earn one for free through Mid-Plains Community College. MPCC offers free study assistance and testing for those who qualify. That includes ...

Zahide Betancourt holds her textbooks in front of Wilson Community Center in Phoenix, where she takes a GED prep course. Photo by Cassie Ronda/PIN Bureau Zahide Betancourt wakes up at 5 a.m. every ...