More than 50 percent of the students who enter DC high schools do not graduate. For many of them, a General Education Diploma (GED), or other high school-equivalent credential, offers a second chance to get the education they so desperately need to begin a career, and support themselves and their loved ones.

Unfortunately the drive and intelligence needed to earn a GED are often not enough. Adult learners face a host of other financial, social, and emotional challenges that can delay or prevent graduation from a GED program.

We believe that no one is better equipped to help non-traditional learners face these challenges than the people who have already overcome them. That is why Beyond Talent exists.

Beyond Talent matches top GED graduates with current GED students in mentoring relationships that provide the current students with the insight and support necessary to overcome the adversities, and achieve their educational goals.

In addition to our core mentoring programs, Beyond Talent provides financial and other support to program participants eager to continue their education at college or in vocational training and certification programs. Beyond Talent is also developing other innovative ways to build capacity and foster academic achievement among non-traditional learners beyond the high school-equivalent level.

We invite you to explore our site to learn more about Beyond Talent, and hope that you will join us in creating stronger communities by starting a cycle of success.