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Earn a Maryland High School Diploma - Adult Basic Education (ABE)....more than GED [man in graduation gown and cap holding a diploma and typing on a laptop computer]
The Adult Education Program at ACM is a grant-funded program through the Maryland Department of Labor and the US Department of Education. The program provides education services to Maryland residents who would like to earn the credential of a Maryland high school diploma by taking the GED test or by completing the National External Diploma Program, or who may need  a skills refresher for their jobs or continuing education. 
Students must be at least 18 years of age and not enrolled in public school! 
Assessment of academic skills
Classes at all levels, from basic skills through high school diploma
Two programs to earn a MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
college and career transition services
Work readiness skills using ACT WorkKeys
Career pathways options
Childcare available*  *Childcare provided by the YMCA Family Support Center - Family Literacy Partnerships

Orientation Sessions are available ONLINE or IN-PERSON by appointment!  Call 301-784-5049 to register or visit www.allegany.edu/abe. 

Two Maryland High School Diploma Options (GED TEST:  Prepare to take all four sections of the GED test to receive a Maryland High School diploma, find more information at www.gogedgo.org.    
National External Diploma Program 
Innovative web-based approach
Flexible and confidential
Can be completed in 6 to 12 months
Find more information at www.casas.org/nedp

[Maryland High School Diploma holder with pencil sitting on top, Adult Education Program brochure underneath]

Located on the Second Floor at the Gateway Center Downtown Cumberland

112 Baltimore Street, Cumberland, MD 21502

301-784-5049

 www.allegany.edu/abe

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