LeBron expands education program to help adults obtain GEDs

LeBron James understands that education is a lifelong process.

In addition to offering the chance for more than 1,000 kids to earn full scholarships at the University of Akron, James has now created an adult education program.

The LeBron James Family Foundation announced a partnership with Project Learn of Summit County (Ohio) on Thursday. The program, entitled "I PROMISE, Too," will offer the parents and guardians of children enrolled in James' scholastic mentorship programs the opportunity to complete their GEDs, reports Joe Vardon of the Northeast Ohio Media Group.

Students enrolled in the program will receive use of a laptop, free transportation, free classes, and an inspirational letter from a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

"It takes a lot of courage to start classes to earn GED once you've been out of school for years, even decades," said Alexia Harris, Project Learn's communications manager. "With the LeBron foundation, we're working with these parents to be as accommodating as we can, and the incentives can help. The laptops, for instance, that's a cost to them that they won't have to bear."

So far, nine adults have signed up.

James' foundation spends in excess of $1 million per year on educational projects.