The Oregon GED® Programis led by Oregon's High School Equivalency Program, administered by theHECC Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development (CCWD). The program provides individuals with an opportunity to earn a high school equivalency credential, in place of a high school diploma. Earning a GED® test credential can help individuals improve their chances to find work, increase earnings over their lifetime and/or pursue additional education through community colleges, universities or training programs.The HECCworks in partnership withGED Testing Service (GEDTS), the 17 community colleges and other state, community, county and local partners to provide GED® test preparation and testing to Oregonians across the state. The HECC provides leadership, technical assistance, training, professional development and guidance in support of the 2014 GED® test series to Oregon community colleges, the Oregon Department of Education Option Program, many community programs, and over 70 test sites across Oregon.
