FREE support services available may include:

• Great Plains College linking students to employment
• Tutoring in workplace literacy and workplace essential skills
• GED Preparation
• English as a Second Language
• Student transition planning to further training and employment
• Job search strategies
• Study skills strategies
• Job coaching and job mentoring

All college campuses are open to all learners requiring assistance. Adults may drop in and seek personalized assistance that meets their individual needs. Contact the campus nearest you for more information.

Exam Supervision

Exam supervision services allow you to write your exams at a campus near you! Great Plains College is able to supervise the writing of exams from both public educational institutions and private industry. This service enables you to continue managing your busy life, while continuing your path of lifelong learning. Contact your local campus to find more information on how you can write your exams close to home! Fees may apply.

Great Plains College is an accredited exam centre for the following:

1. SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
These tests are designed to measure your knowledge as it relates to probable academic success in college. While they are not generally required for admission to Canadian colleges & universities, they are often required to attend American or International institutes.

Our Swift Current campus is currently our only accredited site and can be contacted at 1.866.296.2472 for more information.

TEST DATES: Saturday, November 6, 2010 and Saturday, May 7, 2011.

2. GED (General Equivalency Diploma)
The GED exam consists of five tests:

• Writing Skills
• Social Studies
• Science
• Literature and the Arts
• Mathematics

The questions in each of these require you to use general knowledge and critical thinking skills. The exam consists of multiple choice questions and one essay.

Eligibility for Admission*

1. Saskatchewan resident
2. 19 years of age or older, or 18 years and out of high school for one year
3. Must not possess a Saskatchewan Grade 12 high school certificate
4. Photo ID
5. Submission of GED Application with application fee payable to Minister of Finance**

* Anyone writing the GED must notify the appropriate college office at least 2 days prior to the exam date. Test sittings may be cancelled if there are no confirmed applicants.
**If you are currently receiving benefits from Provincial Training Allowance or Social Assistance Program you may be eligible for a fee exemption.

Learn to Drive: A Driver Education Resource
(To view brochure - click here)

Contact: Bula Ghosh 778-5477

Learn to Drive: A Driver Education Resource by educators, who were in search of a resource that would be easy to understand, interactive and multi-sensory. The package consists of: a workbook, a testing resource, and a CDRom.

The workbook follows the same unit order of the CD, provides the rules and regulations of driving, written in plain English. The test booklet that accompanies the workbook uses a variety of questioning strategies that allow the learners to self assess their progress and learning. Students are also encouraged to look at the SGI website http://letmedrive.nwcsd.ca/ for additional testing practice and information.

Easy accessibility was a key factor in designing the Driver Education Training CD. All units can be easily accessed by clicking on the respective icons and each unit is based on a driving related theme. Learners are also encouraged to work on the accompanying unit questions from the workbook after working on a unit on the CD. Ideally, learners should move on to the next unit only after scoring 90% and above on each test.

While this resource has been developed in Saskatchewan, it can be suitably used throughout Canada. Only units 17, 18, 19 & 20 specifically deal with rules and regulations relevant to Saskatchewan. Other provinces may supplement this resource with regulation pertinent to their provinces.

CD developed by: Barb Schindelka & Koreen Geres
Workbook developed by: Adeline Steinley
Project Coordinator: Bula Ghosh