HEROES Foundation of America 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
“Tee It Up for HEROES”
Saturday SEPTEMBER 18 2021
SPONSORS
Thank you for your contribution and support to empower GED students
STATISTICS
WELCOMING YOU TO HEROES FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
In today's job market, a college degree, or career certification is becoming more important. HEROES Foundation of America realizes that the GED, a high school equivalency test, opens doors to college, vocational school, or better job opportunities, but it can also provide higher salaries. In addition, it gives the graduates the respect they deserve, and the pride of achievement. People with diplomas make good role models to younger siblings, their children, and grandchildren which encourages them to stay in school (the circle of life). Our goal is to ensure that our students have the skills for passing the test, academic advising to help them identify a career pathway, financial and guiding support. Every GED student has the potential to be successful and will succeed with the help of HEROES Foundation of America.
ABOUT US
HEROES Foundation of America was formed to empower GED students enrolled in the School District of Palm Beach County. The foundation provides scholarships, GED Test vouchers, career counseling and other support services for student success.
WHO WE ARE
Our board of directors is compromised of educators, financiers, entrepreneurs, politicians and other non-profit organizations. We are very proud of the board's expertise and accomplishments within their respective profession who are committed to supporting the mission of HEROES Foundation of America by assisting our GED students to transform their lives through education.
APPLICATIONS
Currently, we 're accepting online applications from GED students, enrolled in Palm Beach County adult education programs or recent (within a year) graduates.
low-skilled adults are:
2 X more likely to be unemployed
3 X as likely to be in poverty
4 X as likely to be in poor health
8 X as likely to be incarcerated
By 2020, the American Action Forum projects that the United States will be short an estimated
7.5 million
private sector workers across all skilled levels.
29%
65% of all jobs in 2020 will require some level of post-secondary education.
Adult Education make communities safer too. Inmate participation in adult education reduced recidivism by 29%
63%
By 2018, 63% of all U.S. jobs will require education beyond high school.
30,000
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In contrast, adults with a high school degree were more likely to work full time and average 20% higher earnings ($30,000) well above the poverty line for a family of 4.
92%
In a recent survey, 92% of business leaders thought that U.S. workers were not as skilled as they needed to be. Adult Education builds the skills of workers.
