Fitzgerald, GA – The Ben Hill County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has grants available for students working towards a GED. Students enrolling in GED classes may be eligible for funds to assist with transportation and the cost of the GED tests, as well as incentives when completing the GED and entering employment or college. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Out of School Youth Grant is available to students who are at 16-24 years of age and meet other eligibility requirements. Funding is available through a partnership with WorkSource Georgia of the Southern Georgia Regional Commission.

The Ben Hill County Adult Education Program is located at 667 Perry House Road in Fitzgerald, and classes for out-of-school youth are offered Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Call 229-468-2272 for more information, or visit www.wiregrass.edu/adulted.