Robert DeCoteau, Northwest Indian College’s Director of Workforce Education, serves in many capacities, one of which is supporting students pursuing their high school equivalency. He was once the student and now carries on this special piece of NWIC’s legacy. Read his story in his own words.
Indigenous Adult Education Blogs
From Adversity to Achievement: An Inspiring Journey to GED Success
Joeviyhl overcame a lot to get to where she is now as a college student with plans to pursue a degree in nursing, but her first steps were through the doors of Sinte Gleska University’s Adult Basic Education program.
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College: Helping Students Meet Their Goals
Lawrence Fuller steps forward in his education through Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College’s GED program.
Always Something to Learn – Oglala Lakota College GED Tutor Feature
Oglala Lakota College GED tutors find themselves learning and celebrating milestones along with their students.
SGU Connects Arts and Culture to GED Classroom
Sinte Gleska University’s high school equivalency students become grounded in their cultural identities as they lead community engagement efforts through Native Arts workshops.
Giving Back to Native Youth
Jeri’s first step to achieving her dream of serving and supporting Native youth is completing her high school equivalency degree at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University.
Tohono O’odham Community College’s Pre-College Program Graduates Three GED Students in 2022 and Launches Pre-College GED FAST TRACK Option in 2023
Tohono O’odham Community College continues to make strides in pre-college pathway options for Native students, setting them up for success in their college and career journeys.
Once the Student, Now the Tutor: My GED Story
Just a few years ago, Conrad was a GED student at Oglala Lakota College. Now he is back in the same classroom as the tutor, using his lived experience and TCU education to support students continuing their own education.