Women’s Program

MEP’s Women’s Program provides highly individualized educational services dedicated to helping every woman pass the GED test. The Women’s Program also offers college, career, and job readiness preparation, designed to support women as they transition into higher education, the workforce, specialized training and reaching their full potential.

Women’s Coursework

We believe that education is the key to social and economic equity. When one woman empowers herself with an education, a ripple effect of success occurs within her family and community.

That’s why we provide:

  • Adult basic education courses

  • GED preparation classes

  • In-person, online, and hybrid learning options

All of our classes are:

  • gender-specific

  • student-centric

  • free of charge

The MEP Holistic Approach

The Women's Educational Programs invite women to participate in a learning community that allows them to work at their own pace, address barriers to learning, and identify their personal learning styles. What sets MEP apart from other programs is the curriculum-based content and a structured, yet highly individualized, approach to learning.

GED Preparation and Adult Basic Education are part of the core services provided in the women’s programs. Our learning program includes classroom instruction, on-line resources, and one-to-one or small group tutoring. An initial assessment helps us develop an individual learning plan for each student. MEP teaches the content and skills, including work readiness skills, which students need to succeed.

The program runs from 9:00 a.m to 1:30 p.m, Monday through Thursday during the academic year. Van transportation is available for women living within our service area. Bus passes are available to some students who live outside of this area.

How To Enroll

We have year-round, open enrollment. Please fill out the form below and call 313.410.2705 to learn more about our program.

Learn more about the Women’s Program.

If you are interested in learning more about the Women’s Program, what it has to offer, or how to enroll, fill out this form and someone from MEP will be in touch with you.

Results

  • 60% of GED graduates report they have gone on to college, employment or job training.

  • Many MEP students are the first person in their families to finish high school or attend college.

  • The majority of women make significant yearly progress, with many improving by at least two (2) grade levels.

  • All MEP test scores exceed State of Michigan published benchmarks by 20-80%* *ranges by test and EFL Level

  • By helping approximately 130 women each year move from dependency to self-sufficiency, MEP is helping to build a stronger community, reduce reliance on public assistance programs, foster a more educated workforce, and increase literacy in Detroit.

  • From 2020-2022, 26 MEP students earned their GED.