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Earn An Accredited High School Diploma At The Library
November 10, 2016
Escambia County residents have a new opportunity to earn their high school diploma through Career Online High School at West Florida Public Libraries. Career Online High School, a program brought to public libraries by Cengage Learning and the state of Florida, offers an accredited high school diploma and credentialed career certificate.
A limited number of scholarships will be awarded to qualified learners. Escambia County residents who are at least 19 years old and have a West Florida Public Libraries card in good standing are eligible for the program. Interested residents can get started by completing an online self-assessment here. Successful applicants will be contacted by the library to discuss application into the program and award of a scholarship. While there is no application deadline, a scholarship is necessary to participate in Career Online High School.
Once enrolled, Career Online High School pairs each student with an academic coach, who assists with developing an individual career plan, offers ongoing guidance and encouragement, evaluates performance and connects the learner with necessary resources. Coursework begins in one of eight career fields from child care and education to certified transportation, before progressing to the core academic subjects. Many students are able to graduate in as few as six months by transferring in previously earned high school credits.
This program is funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida’s LSTA program is administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services.
To learn more about Career Online High School, visit a West Florida Public Library or click here.
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One Response to “Earn An Accredited High School Diploma At The Library”
The cost for those not qualifying for a scholarship would be helpful if available.
I see it is listed as under one thousand dollars per year, but that can be as low as free and it mentions some are far enough along that graduation may only take a few months.
There are often those who complain that it isn’t always free like the public education system they dropped out of or that they have to go all the way to the library if they don’t have internet access and a $40 tablet or better.
Those are interesting people.
David for those who pick up where they left off
and move forward