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Education G.O.A.L.S. G.O.A.L.S. is for youth ages 16 to 25 who want to complete the Adult High School Diploma L.E.A.P. L.E.A.P. is for youth and adults who want to prepare for the GED or complete the Adult High School Diploma B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. is for adults who want to set personal development goals while preparing for the GED
Employment WESLinks WESLinks is for anyone who wants to build their employability skills in a 12-week program Soft Skills Soft Skills is a workshop series for anyone who wants to build their professional skills WorkLinks WorkLinks is for anyone who wants support to find and maintain employment
Women’s Empowerment Power Up Power Up is for women 19+ who want to set and achieve goals to prepare for their next steps Healthy Self-Esteem Health Self-Esteem is for women 19+ looking to enhance their confidence and quality of life Managing Stress Managing Stress is for women 19+ who want to identify, understand, and manage stress
Our Team Meet our passionate team committed to helping people achieve their goals Board of Directors Meet the dedicated members of our Board of Directors who help steer the Learning Exchange towards a sustainable future The Learning Exchange Learn more about The Learning Exchange’s mission, approach, and results Learner Stories We help change lives by empowering people to reach their education and employment goals Women’s Empowerment Network Formed in 1994 and focused on the systematic barriers that kept people from moving out of poverty

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B.E.S.T.
A whole-person approach

The Basic Education & Skills Training (B.E.S.T) program is for individuals looking for support moving toward their education and employment goals with a holistic approach that includes aspects of personal development to address barriers and set goals.
The program is individualized and self-paced.

Earn credits
and get paid

B.E.S.T. participants receive support preparing to take the GED tests or completing the Adult High School Diploma with individualized, self-paced learning plans. They earn money for completing assignments, passing GED tests, and achieving the goals they set with their facilitator. Participants also benefit from the knowledge of guest speakers and opportunities to participate in training.

Next-steps
coaching

B.E.S.T. also supports personal development to help learners gain pre-employment skills, explore interests and options, and work with a coach one-on-one to decide next steps. The program will connect participants to community partners and resources to support overcoming personal challenges.

What is B.E.S.T.?
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