CENTER OF HIGHER DEVELOPMENT

Since 2012, the Center of Higher Development have trained andassisted more than 150 students in obtaining their G.E.D. (General Education Development). As a result, 42 have received a high school diploma. An Electricity class was provided under the instruction of a retired, then TTC professor to 8 students, 1 female passed testing successfully. Nearly 50 have received computer training at our facility, which is operated on the premesis of another family owned and operated business, Maximum Tax Service, during off season months of September - December and June thru August (periodically for special classes). During the months of September-December yearly, free Basic Tax Classes are held at our facility. As a result, 53 students have obtained Personal Tax Identification Numbers with Internal Revenue Service. Information related to each entity are stored and locked separately, protecting personal identification (strictly monitored)

Myra Gillespie-Corley is a Registered Nurse and Retired USAF Officer, combat trained and administrator who has a passion for the community, as does her Chicago family. Worth E. Corley is a retired Army soldier, prior Military Youth Academy counselor, who has a passion for the youth, as well. Mentoring, assistance with resume writing, dress and appearance techniques for interviews, etc. have been provided. Our G.E.D. program is built on 3 levels for 5 subjects that include assessment, practice and final exams. We have affiliated with DSS, Vocational Rehab in the past, in effort to provide work opportunities, as well as assistance with obtaining G.E.D. Previously, 5 volunteers were present, however, when student number is 4 or less, classes were taught by Myra and Worth, assisted by daughter. 2019 May - Currently, Myra Gillespie-Corley is a Licensed Professional Counselor intern. Jan 2021- CEO passed state exam for LPC, Now LPCA