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SCDE gives $500 to those who want to continue education

Columbia, South Carolina – In South Carolina, the Department of Education is encouraging adults who didn’t graduate high school to go back to school.

Recently, they launched the GED incentive initiative. This program is a collaboration involving the Education Department, the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, and the state Education Department’s Office of Adult Education.

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The officials have mentioned that the program was enhanced last year. Now, it awards $500 to individuals who successfully achieve their GED.

Moreover, the program has been broadened. It now includes an extra $500 for those who complete brief vocational training courses at the technical colleges across the state.

To learn more about the GED Incentive program, visit https://dew.sc.gov/ged-incentive-program.

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Caroline Williams
Caroline Williams
Publisher Caroline Williams has more than 15 years of experience in journalism and media leadership across the Southeast. She has led Florence News Journal since its transition to a digital-first platform, guiding its growth as an independent voice for Florence County. Before joining the organization, she held editorial and management roles at regional publications and digital news ventures, with a focus on community engagement and sustainable local journalism models. With a college degree in journalism, Caroline is passionate about the role of local news in fostering informed, connected communities.

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