The GED Tech Apprenticeship™ program

Empowering students & future-proofing workforces

For too long, America’s GED® graduates, who typically come from underserved Black, Latino and Indigenous communities, have been sidelined from the nation's lucrative digital economy. The GED Tech Apprenticeship program seeks to challenge this status quo and usher in a new era where anyone, regardless of their educational background or financial situation, can build sought-after digital skills and a meaningful career.

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About the GED Tech Apprenticeship program

The GED Tech Apprenticeship Program is a revolutionary social impact initiative designed to enable the 700,000 people who sit the GED each year to launch their careers in the digital economy.

Developed by skills-based employment leader, WithYouWithMe (WYWM) in partnership with GED Testing Service®, the program offers a unique blend of education, mentorship and hands-on experience to prepare GED graduates for entry-level roles.

For forward-thinking employers that need tech talent, the program represents an innovative way to access entry-level tech apprentices while making a positive social impact.

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See how the program is unlocking America's largest untapped talent pool

The GED Testing Service and WYWM approach

Using innovative skills mapping and aptitude assessments, we identify GED graduates with the propensity to excel in the technology sector.

These individuals are provided with free training across 11 sought-after career pathways, preparing them to step into entry-level roles with our partner organizations.

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Tech Apprenticeship hiring guide

A guide to building an effective and meaningful Tech Apprenticeship Program

A pathway to bridge the digital skills gap and level up the workforce

Foreword by Vicki Greene, President of GED Testing Service® and SVP Workforce Skills

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Join us for change

Fill your organization's digital skills gaps by hiring from a growing talent pool of GED Tech Apprentices or, improve engagement and retention of existing employees by offering the GED Tech Apprenticeship as a value-add to your GEDWorks or Associated Pathways program.

Tap into previously overlooked talent pools
Make a positive social impact on GED graduates
Hire entry-level apprentices using data-led insight into skills and culture fit
Future-proof your workforce
Demonstrate corporate social responsibility

Success stories

WithYouWithMe’s unique testing process and digital skills training have been helping individuals from diverse communities around the world find new careers in tech.

ROGELIO CONDE
From data entry to Data Analyst
The personalised support and community-driven ethos offered by WithYouWithMe, particularly through the Discord channel, have been instrumental in my journey. I appreciate the practical approach to learning, with exercises designed to simulate real-world scenarios, further enhancing my skill set. Now, as a data analyst, I view myself as a modern-day detective, tasked with extracting meaningful conclusions from vast amounts of information. The prospect of contributing to high-impact solutions for societal challenges, such as improving access to education, fuels my enthusiasm.

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CARLA CYR
From stay-at-home mom to Systems Administrator
My first contact with WithYouWithMe was instrumental in helping me find my way forward through the Service Desk career pathway and was able to match my strengths and weaknesses to a job and a team that she knew I would succeed with. I now have a career, a direction in life and work for a company that not only understands me, but also accepts me for who I am, flaws and all.

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JARI JEWITT
From Kindergarten Teacher to Data Analyst
After about 9 years I was losing my connection to teaching and I was looking for a change when a good friend of mine mentioned the company WithYouWithMe.

I had always longed for a job I was passionate about but didn’t know how I could possibly change careers and certainly didn’t think I could break into a lucrative tech career. When I started the WithYouWithMe program, that all changed. I completed free online training and very quickly received a call about a role. I interviewed and landed my first job in tech, working as a Data Analyst in the federal Government. That was almost two years ago – and I’ve never been more motivated or fulfilled. I’m really passionate about sharing this experience with people.

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ISIBEAL RYANS
From Security Officer to Project Manager for the Canadian Federal Government
WithYouWithMe’s training courses were easy to follow along with and each module built upon the previous one in a way that was easy to understand with practical tests and exercises. Since securing a role in tech, my new career allows me to challenge myself and continue to grow in a leadership role while continuing to learn about the IT sector. It has provided a more secure and stable future for my family which may not have been possible with the costs and time required to return to school and retrain for a new career.

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VICKI MATHESON
From Administrative Assistant to Service Desk Analyst
Starting a brand-new career was extremely out of my comfort zone but logging into WithYouWithMe for the first time was easily one of the best decisions I could have made for my family and me. My first contact with the company was able to guide me with getting started on courses that might spark my interest. After completing one of the pathways she recommended, I also tried some other courses to help me gain more knowledge in different areas and put me in a strong position me for upcoming jobs. During the entire process with them I felt respected and very supported if I had any questions during their check-ins.

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If you’re looking to empower GED graduates while future-proofing your workforce, complete the form and a member of our team will be in touch.