High school equivalency program

Date Shared:

Thursday, January 2, 2014 - 16:15

Countries and areas:

United States

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Targets on vulnerability and protection

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 18: Invest in skills development and facilitate mutual recognition of skills, qualifications and competences

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

Sweden 2013-2014

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Recognition of Skills and Qualifications, Migration and Education, Capacity Building, Decent Work

Summary:

The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) helps migratory and seasonal farmworkers (or children of such workers) who are 16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in school to obtain the equivalent of a high school diploma and, subsequently, to gain employment or begin postsecondary education or training. The program serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Competitive awards are made for up to five years of funding.

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GFMD Source:

GFMD 2013-2014 - Thematic Meeting 3 "Migration as an Enabler for Inclusive Social Development – Enhancing migrant empowerment and voluntary social and economic assets transfers"