Students of all ages use WHRO every single day to make sense of the world around them so they can succeed in whatever they do. Whether it’s the latest news from around the world, advice on getting ahead in the workplace, or studying for the GED, WHRO has something for you.
Adult Basic Education
The GED Connection series helps adults prepare to take the new GED test. The 39 half-hour lessons cover every area of the test including: Reading, Math and Writing with an emphasis on critical thinking skills. Potential students can call the Adult Learning Center at 1-877-37MYGED (1-877-376-9433) to order the accompanying workbooks and receive support services. Broadcast Schedule
The Emmy award winning series TV 411 focuses on parenting, money matters, and health. Subjects include reading comprehension, research techniques, writing to others, filling out forms, calculating percentages, using fractions, test taking, and more. The series teaches life skills in a manageable, lively format. Fictional and real-life personalities host segments: Dennis Franz from NYPD Blue explains how to read a newspaper article. A WNBA star and new mom offers advice on time management. Famous authors share their love of reading and writing. A cast of entertaining characters covers the math and literacy topics of everyday life. And real adult learners tell how they acquired literacy skills to become better parents, employees, and lifelong learners. Broadcast Schedule
Workplace Essential Skills
Designed to show students what skills are needed to find a job and how they use those skills in realistic workplace settings. The accompanying workbooks and online component are designed to teach and strengthen critical skills presented in the tapes and to give learners a chance to practice and apply what they have learned. (CC) Broadcast Schedule
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