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Vision of the Adult Diploma Program To create new pathways for adults to earn high school diplomas and industry credentials or certificates that drive the states effort to increase the number of college- and career- ready adults. Overview

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Vision of the Adult Diploma Program

To create new pathways for adults to earn high school diplomas and industry credentials

r certificates that drive the state’s effort to

increase the number of college- and career- ready adults.

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Overview

Adults, at least 22 years old High school diploma Industry credential

r certificate

H.B. 483, 2014

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Planning Requirements

Planning grants must be used to develop and

ffer a sustainable program for students,

ages 22 and older

– Allows students to obtain a high school diploma while completing the requirements for an approved industry credential or certificate; – Provides career advising and outreach; and – Affords opportunities for students to receive a competency-based education.

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Adult Diploma Pilot Program

Candidate Interview and On-Boarding
Key Train / ACT WorkKeys Assessment and

National Career Readiness Certificate

In-Demand Career Training and Certificate
Ohio High School Diploma awarded

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ACT WorkKeys

Key Train curriculum to prepare for ACT

WorkKeys assessment

National Career Readiness Certificate

– Reading for Information – Locating Information – Applied Mathematics

Each module is 55 minutes

Practice & Review at OhioMeansJobs.com

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Conclusion

“The Adult Diploma Program is an innovative, competency-based approach to providing adults an alternative pathway to obtain a high school diploma at the same time as earning an industry credential

r certificate.

The potential impact of this program in reaching and educating over one million adults in Ohio without a high school diploma is vast.”

Dr. Richard Ross, Superintendent of Public Instruction

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What Will I Need?

Adult Diploma Program is 100% FREE
Commitment to Complete
Basic Computer Skills & Email Address
Reliable Access to Computer and Internet
State Issued Photo Identification
Transportation (assistance available)
Time Management

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FAQ’s

Is there an upper age limit for students to participate? Will students be required to pass state- required tests (i.e., Ohio Graduation Tests and end-of-course exams)? Is there a time limit for students to complete the program?