Gary Joiner, 18, and Zach Hurst, 19, left to right, laugh at something on a computer at the Neighborhood Networks Lab at Greenwood Terrace. Both are taking a GED preparation class.
Staff Photo by Jake Daniels/Chattanooga Times Free PressTO PARTICIPATEPeople interested in taking the GED classes may visit the Neighborhood Network center from 4-7 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. Those interested may also call the center at 752-4170.
After so many in-school suspensions, Gary Joiner got frustrated and dropped out.
But he didn’t quite and headed over to the Neighborhood Networks center in Greenwood Terrace Apartments and started work on his GED.
“Without Neighborhood Networks, I wouldn’t have a choice,” said Joiner. “I don’t have transportation to get anywhere else.”
The 18-year-old expectant father is one of eight people participating this year in the Neighborhood Networks’ GED program. He’s one of dozens who’ve benefited from the organization’s services, which include components to help public housing and surrounding area residents improve their health, academics and parenting skills.