The General Educational Development (GED) testing program is frequently used to earn a high school diploma, since about 14 percent of diplomas issued in this country during 1981 were based on the GED tests. A study was conducted to assess the impact that passing the GED tests has on adults' employment and participation in educational activities.…

The Maryland Workforce Educational Needs Assessment Survey was conducted to determine employer satisfaction with Maryland's educational systems and to identify areas where more training is needed. In June 1999, questionnaires were mailed to 8,175 Maryland employers. An additional 2,395 questionnaires were sent to business organizations and local…