Adult Education & Workforce Development
The Right Turn can assist you to achieve your GED and meet your goals.
The Right Turn provides individualized education and training opportunities to help individuals achieve their goals, strengthen essential skills, and prepare for future success.
Whether you're working toward your GED, improving reading skills, exploring career options, or developing skills for employment, our programs offer flexible learning opportunities with personalized support every step of the way.
GED preparation and instruction are offered at no cost, with fees applying only to official GED testing. Enrolled GED students also have the opportunity to participate in our additional online learning programs at no cost.
Services are available to adults and eligible 16- and 17-year-olds. Contact The Right Turn to learn more about enrollment and eligibility requirements.
Explore Our Learning Opportunities
At The Right Turn, we believe education is about more than earning a diploma. Our Adult Education and Workforce Development programs help individuals build academic skills, prepare for employment, explore career opportunities, and achieve their personal goals. With flexible online learning options and personalized instructor support, participants can learn at The Right Turn or from home, making it easier to balance education with work, family, and everyday life.
GED Academy
Online GED Preparation | At Home or On-Site
GED Academy offers personalized online preparation for all four GED subjects. Students receive individualized learning plans based on their skill levels and can complete coursework at The Right Turn or from home, at their own pace. With guidance and support from our instructors, students can build confidence, strengthen their skills, and prepare for GED testing.
MindPlay
Personalized Online Reading Instruction
MindPlay Reading offers personalized online reading instruction designed to strengthen essential literacy skills, including phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Through lessons tailored to individual learning needs, students can improve their reading abilities, build confidence, and develop skills that support education, employment, and everyday life.
Dream Catcher
Career Exploration & Goal Setting
Dream Catcher is an interactive online program that helps individuals explore career interests, identify personal strengths, and set meaningful goals for their future. Through guided activities and career exploration, participants can discover potential career pathways, develop a plan for achieving their goals, and take the next steps toward education, training, or employment.
Workforce Readiness
Building Skills for Career Success
Our flexible Workforce Readiness programs help individuals build skills for employment and career advancement. choose one or more training options based on your goals:
Work Essentials: Build workplace skills and professional habits.
Money Essentials: Develop financial literacy and money management skills.
Computer Essentials: Strengthen computer and digital literacy skills.
Each option can be completed individually, with opportunities to earn certificates of achievement.
Program Costs & Enrollment
Affordable & Flexible Learning Opportunities
GED preparation and instructional support are free for eligible students ages 16 and older, including eligible 16- and 17-year-olds.
Official GED testing fees apply; however, scholarships may be available to help eligible students to cover these cost.
Students enrolled in our GED program can also participate in additional Essential Education courses at no cost.
Individuals who are not enrolled in our GED program may participate in select courses for a fee.
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
At The Right Turn, we believe financial barriers should not stand in the way of education and career opportunities.
Scholarships may be available to help eligible students cover official GED testing fees. Financial assistance, including scholarships and sliding-scale fees, may also be available for individuals interested in our other education and workforce training programs.
We encourage anyone concerned about program costs to contact The Right Turn to learn more about available assistance and enrollment options.
Flexible Scheduling & Enrollment
At The Right Turn, we understand that everyone's schedule and learning needs are different. That's why we offer flexible learning opportunities designed to fit around work, family, and everyday responsibilities.
Students can participate in personalized, instructor-supported learning at The Right Turn or access online coursework from home.
Ready to get started?
Contact The Right Turn to learn more about current instructor availability, enrollment opportunities, and finding a learning option that works for you.
Student Success Stories
Testimonial
My name is Anh Le. I come from Vietnam. Burlington English and Teacher Danette helped me in the process of learning English. I improved my English a lot. I'm very grateful to The Right Turn for help.
Empty Nest to Me Again
Previous GED Instructor, Marlene Currie tells a story of finding purpose again after her own children grew up and left home.
My GED Journey
Previous Employee of The Right Turn, Kristina Pauly shares an inspiring story about returning to school and helping others.
Wake Up
Julio Vasquez presents an original film about finding joy, even when life is difficult.