Mercy Education Project

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, and/or specialized training. • 60% 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. • All women make significant yearly progress, most improve 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.

Mercy Education Project (MEP) is a female-centric space dedicated to personal growth and stability, where quality education, access to resources, encouragement, and empowerment are the vehicles for their future success. MEP believes every woman and girl has the right to boundless opportunities and resources necessary to be educated no matter their backgrounds, beliefs, or socio-economic situation.