Reviews and Blog Posts: education

Get Your GED!

Submitted by james on October 2, 2012 - 3:06pm

A partnership has been forged between Denver Parks and Recreation, Denver Public Library and Community College of Denver (CCD) to bring General Education Development (GED) preparation classes into easily accessible recreation centers and libraries in the Elyria-Swansea, Sun Valley and Athmar Park neighborhoods.

The GED tests measure the major academic skills and concepts associated with four years of regular high school instruction. They provide an opportunity for persons who have not graduated from high school to earn a high school equivalency diploma.

Retirement, Academic Fitness, and Travel Tips!

Submitted by Becker on September 12, 2011 - 9:02am

Fresh City Life My Branch has something for you this week, whether you're thinking about retirement, want to make sure your kids (or grandkids) are ready for school, or want some insider travel tips!

Tonight, September 12 at 5:00 p.m. at Schlessman representatives from the Social Security Administration and from Waddell & Reed, Financial Advisors will answer your questions in Social Security and Retirement: What You Need to Know. Learn how to estimate your Social Security benefits, if there is a "best age" to start receiving benefits, and if you can work and receive benefits at the same time.