Pima College’s GED Program in Crisis | Tucson News

Pima Community College’s vital adult education program is on the brink after losing $1.5 million in state funding—threatening GED and job training for hundreds of adults who’ve relied on it for a second chance. Over four years, the program helped 650 earn their diploma and 1,700 gain job skills, boosting local employment and earning potential. While immediate impacts are delayed by funding cycles, cuts could hit classes as early as next year unless lawmakers act. The college is scrambling for alternatives, buoyed by lawmakers who’ve seen the program’s value—and the fight to keep it alive is far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e4926f21be5f7421