of the West Side Catholic Center

Developed by Meagen F. Howe of Farrell Ink

February 2010
 This training is provided FREE by Farrell Ink, LLC
thanks to the Sandra Sullivan Learning for
Life Program.
 The Sandra Sullivan Learning for Life Program
of the West Side Catholic Center in Cleveland,
Ohio supports non-profits & faith communities
to provide cost effective, volunteer-based adult
education tutoring.
 You may duplicate, present, or print this
training FREE for non-commercial purposes and
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 Please prepare your brain for a workout!
 You will be asked questions that look similar

to the types of questions on the GED test.

 You will also be asked to discuss questions

that have no easy answers.

 Remember, this is just brain exercise. It’s

not a test, so don’t stress.
 Why does this program exist?
 How can the Sullivan Learning for Life

Program help students?

 How can the Sullivan Learning for Life

Program support tutors & site managers?

 How can you get involved?
The skills we need to succeed
 This handout shows graphs we will use to
answer the following GED style questions.

 Please take notes & doodle all over it! (Did

you know that doodles can help you learn?)
 Please look at the 1st graph: The economy
has changed

 As we look, think about the biggest change

in our economy between 1950 and 2000.
 Labor Market Shifts in the United States, 1950 vs. 2000

70%
65%
1950
2000
60%
60%

50%
% of the Labor Market

40%

30%

20% 20% 20%

20%
15%

10%

0%
Manual Labor Skilled Occupations Professional Occupations

Prepared by: Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development

 This graph shows that in the year 2000, 65% of
jobs were professional occupations. Let’s
pretend that has not changed.
 In January 2010, 138,333,000 people were
employed in the United States (BLS).

1. InJanuary 2010, at least how many people

worked in professional occupations?
2. Why do you think there are more professional
occupations now than in 1950?
1. At least 89,916,450 people in the U.S. in
professional occupations
2. Technology & automation do a lot of jobs
that used to be “manual labor”: ATMs,
factories, shipping…even math analysis!
 National Assessment of Adult
Literacy in 2004 asked questions
about reading, math, and completing
forms to adults across the U.S.
 This graph shows the average skill level of
adults by their degree.
1. What is the skill difference between the
average person who did not complete high
school & a person with a GED?
2. What is the skill difference between the
average person with a high school diploma
& a four-year degree?
3. How much studying do you think the
average person needs to pass the GED?
1. 260 – 207 = 53 points
2. 314 – 262 = 52 points
3. 4 years?! It usually does not take that
long, usually closer to 9-12 months of
studying and come to class every week.
BUT it does takes commitment &
perseverance.
 Bureau of Labor Statistics unemployment
numbers for January 2010:
 How can educational attainment impact a
person’s employment and income?

 In your essay, give reasons why you think

education level impacts employment and
income. Use your personal observations,
experience and knowledge to support your
essay.

 You have 45 minutes…just kidding!

 The more education you have, the more you
develop your skills. If you have more skills,
you are likely to earn more money and it is
easier to find and keep a job.

 Note: even the highest levels of education

have almost 5% unemployment right now!
 OUR VALUES: How we want to work together:
1. Learning for Life Starter Kit: books,
tests, training & procedures
2. Shared web-based database &
communication
3. Shared recruitment, training,
evaluation
4. High interest small group classes
5. Free online curriculum for adults
We bring learning to you!
Site Manager

Student

Student
Testing

Tutor
 …you just don’t realize it!

 Someone shout out an activity outside of the

classroom.
 Can the critical thinking pyramid apply to this
ordinary activity? Let’s look again & try…

 We exist to help students move up the pyramid

when thinking about the 5 GED subjects.
 Moving? Change
schedules? Need
more class time?
 Transfer classes
 Enroll once, we

keep the record

 Call the student

contact first!
 http://SullivanLearning.WordPress.com
 Check for information & events.
 We’ll publish student writings and more!
 Find them at our website.
 Helps find class days, times,
locations, and nearby bus stops!
 Thank you, Google!
 Students & tutors decide how much work
from the books to do at home.
 There are several FREE websites where you
can study from home or the library:
◦ TV411.org
◦ LearningExpress Library
◦ GED & Workplace Videos
◦ GED Online Learning Center
◦ USALearns.org
 In class, we can help you figure out which
websites & lessons will help you the most.
 Cap & Gown
 Invite the

family
 List these 8 student services from
MOST to LEAST important for you

 Let’s Vote on #1
 Now tell me WHY?
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 The final “Program Management
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◦ Students
◦ Tutors
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◦ Program Oversight
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 Brainstorm some ways people might help
the Sandra Sullivan Learning for Life
Program
 P.S. Spending your time as a student or

tutor is already a HUGE help to everyone!

 Next up, the “official” list…

 To join the Advisory Board, contact Meagen
Howe at farrellink@yahoo.com
 Current or graduated students contact Meagen
Howe at farrellink@yahoo.com or 216.973.4977
 If interested, discuss with your Site Manager
 Bring to your Site Manager
 Cash donations for:
◦ Operating support for Program
◦ Student scholarships & books
◦ Technology & computer labs
 Contact Sue Ertle@WSCC: 216.631.4741 x132
sertle@helpcleveland.org

 Non-Tutor Volunteers:
◦ Answering phones & email for prospective students
◦ Training for tutors & site managers
 Contact Meagen Howe: farrellink@yahoo.com
 Why does this program exist?
 How can the Sullivan Learning for Life

Program help students?

 How does the Sullivan Learning for Life

Program support tutors & site managers?

 How can you get involved?
God, thank you for the mustard seed although it is so small.
God, thank you for the plant that grows up largest of them
all.
God, thank you for the birds that sing in branches that reach
wide.
God, thank you for the words you teach while walking by my
side.
God, give us love and strength to meet each other’s human
need.
God, bury me to rise again just like the mustard seed.
AMEN
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