How can one obtain a G.E.D?

Can one obtain a GED before graduating from high school, but still continue on to graduate from high school?

• I want to take a few technical classes at a community college next summer to make myself more competitive in the job market in the near future. I have examined to admissions requirements and in order to enroll one must first have either obtained a HS diploma or a GED. I know that I am going to graduate from high school in the normally allotted time frame but want to get a job during the summers until then, and doubt anyone will hire me without any form of training or experience.

• Answer:

  You should try looking for more alternatives rather than sticking with the community college. It's funny because the community college where I live actually lets you take college courses without a diploma or GED. Anyways, a secondary school- New Market- lets you do the same thing you're doing but it takes up half of your school day, assuming that it's in your state. Otherwise just take your time- don't waste it on getting a GED just so you can be one of those guys who gets a good job at an early age. With the nations economy being pretty messed up at this point I kind of doubt you'll find anything good anyways.