GED: Replacement Program coming to Manitoba this summer

Manitoba has introduced a new program to ensure future employment opportunities for adults.

The Canadian Adult Certificate of Education (CAEC) is expected to be offered in June to replace the General Education Development Test (GED), which will be discontinued in Canada on May 3, the province said Monday.

“Adult education empowers Manitobans from all walks of life to gain equal opportunities in our growing economy,” Rene Cable, Minister of Advanced Education and Training, said in a statement. “That's why our government acted quickly to introduce this new credential as a modern replacement for the GED so adult education students can continue to study.”

CAEC will be implemented in other provinces, with Alberta, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan already announcing their plans. The tests can be taken online in English or French, but a paper test version is also available. The OAO evaluates GED subjects, including English, French, math, social studies, and science. Those who pass the test will receive a high school equivalency certificate from the Manitoba government.

Tests cost $75, and test locations and schedules will be announced soon. Those starting the GED preparation process are encouraged to complete the full test series by May, the province said.

“Some GED test takers can apply those tests to the CAEC for up to three years. Employers may recognize both the GED and CAEC as equivalent certifications,” the province wrote in a news release.

Information about testing can be found on the Internet.