NORWICH – With the next generation GED exam expected in 2014, adult education around the country is changing. An innovative partnership of four local agencies is taking a fresh approach to ensure more adults become college and career ready.

The E3 - Education, Exploration and Employment Program is an enhanced GED preparation program that also provides students with the skills needed to succeed in college.

The E3 partners, Afton Adult Education, CDO Workforce, Morrisville State College and DCMO BOCES, have worked together to develop a program that will help local adults who have experienced barriers to higher education or who feel academically unprepared for college.