Future TTC Student Chosen for GED Graduation Speaker

Octavia Johnson. Photo by Phoebe Williams.

Future Trident Technical College student Octavia Johnson will graduate from the GED Program at 7:00 pm, Thursday, July 14^th, at West Ashley High School. She came to Palmer Campus for the program, and we are proud to say she is one of the graduation speakers. She completed the program as part of a busy schedule. She is a single mom of 5 children ages 15, 10, 9, 4, and 3. In addition, she is the assistant manager of the Family Dollar in West Ashley.

She is very excited to be attending TTC in the fall. She plans to pursue the 2+ 2 Mechanical Engineering program with the Citadel.

The GED measures the general knowledge and thinking skills necessary to earn a high school diploma. It is made up of multiple choice tests in five subjects: reading, writing, science, mathematics and social studies. If you pass all five GED tests, you will receive a South Carolina High School Equivalency Diploma (GED).

Passing the GED can be highly advantageous if you want to continue your education. The GED can help you get enrolled in college and qualify for financial aid. The GED also is a major requirement for many training programs, promotions and specialized assignments in the Armed Forces.

For more information about the GED, contact Pam Kusmider at (843) 746-6504 or pamela_kusmider@charleston.k12.sc.us