Spring Semester Registration Begins
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-27
THE SPRING SEMESTER REGISTRATION STARTS TODAY!
CONTACT MS.PETTI TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES
Stop by the SBLC|Learning Works office at 28 E Ostend St or call: 410.625.4215, ext. 103 for Ms.Petti

We can’t wait to meet you and we look forward to assisting you on your educational journey!

Career Skills Academy
2026-03-04 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-11 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | SBLC – 28 Ostend Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
SBLC‘s Career Skills Academy is designed for adult learners ages 18-and-up who are entering the workforce or looking to start a new career path. Classes are held in-person at SBLC and online, Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30 pm, for 8 weeks.The following job readiness and skills-building opportunities will be covered in this course:

Resume Writing
Interview Skills
Professionalism
Networking
Computer Skills
Mindfulness
Time Management
Financial Literacy
Conflict Resolution
Communication Skills
Self-Advocacy

For more information or to enroll in SBLC’s Career Skills Academy, please complete this form and a staff member will contact you.

SBLC Book Club
2026-03-04 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-11 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-18 13:00 - 14:30 | SBLC – 28 Ostend Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
Spend the semester reading a novel and discussing it with other students. Have fun and boost your reading skills! This program will be facilitated by Instructional Specialist, Zachary Smith
Book Club is held every Wednesday & Thursday from 1:00-2:30 pm.

SBLC Spring Open House
2026-03-19 12:30 - 14:30 | SBLC – 28 Ostend Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
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Our Open House provides an opportunity for prospective learners and community members to engage directly with SBLC team members, ask questions, and tour our building.

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Spring Semester Begins!
2026-03-30 - 2026-06-18
SBLC Learning Works offers two pathways to earn your Maryland High School Diploma: preparation to take the GED test and assessment through the National External Diploma Program (NEDP). Check out the pathways below to learn more about the tests and assessments you will need to complete to earn your diploma depending on which program you enroll in.
GED TEST
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National External Diploma Program (NEDP)®

GED TEST
NEDP ASSESSMENT

How does it work?
Successfully pass all four GED® exams at an official testing site with a minimum score of 145

Reasoning through Language Arts
Mathematical Reasoning
Science
Social Studies

Complete at-home activities and in-office checks (quizzes) with 100% accuracy

Cultural literacy
Financial literacy
Civic literacy
Health literacy
Geography/history
Science
Workplace topics

What type of assessment is this?
Timed tests, consisting of multiple-choice questions, short answer, fill-in-the-blank and essays

Work at your own pace
Questions require short answer responses and skill demonstrations, in-person with an NEDP Assessor

How long does it take?
Each test takes about 90 minutes; however, if you don’t score 145, you have to retake the test
Most participants take from 6-12 months to complete the program

How much is online?
All four tests are online
All of the at-home activities and the in-office checks (quizzes) are online

What type of student is the assessment designed for?

Good test-taking skills
Prefers classroom instruction to prepare for the tests

Self-motivated
Independent learner
Strong technology skills

What is required to qualify for this assessment?
GED Testing Service requires that you be at least 18 years old and officially withdrawn from school
You must be at least 18 years old and score at the 9th/10th grade level on math and reading tests

How much does it cost?
$11.25 for each test ($45.00 total)
Additional fees associated with taking GED test prep classes
None
