Started in 1942, the GED test provides people a high school equivalency diploma to gain new career and educational goals. While many GED recipients state they wish to earn a college credential, few earn one, often dropping out before their second semester of college. To increase the number of GED recipients and their career and college opportunities, career bridge programs have been introduced to several adult education programs across the United States. This case study compares one example of these new bridge programs to a traditional adult education program to identify ways adult education programs can not only prepare students to pass the GED test, but also provide them with the skills needed to be successful at the postsecondary level. Results of the case study provided a comprehensive review of the programs' policies and procedures, approaches to instruction, and students' individual experiences partaking in one of the two programs and how they felt the programs prepared them for college success. Findings highlight the differences and similarities between the programs, GED recipients' need for support services, and the skills adult education programs should include to increase GED recipients' chances of obtaining a postsecondary credential. Finally, suggestions are offered based on the findings for adult education programs to implement to increase their students' chances of college persistence and success. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]