Adult Diploma Program
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The Adult Diploma Program can help you earn your high school diploma and an in-demand certification at the same time at no cost.
Program Requirements
- Age 18 or older Ohio resident
- Must attend 30 hours of class and complete a progress test before the certification course
- Must score 14 or higher on the WorkKeys Assessment
- Must be able to attend certification course fully*
* Must pass the certification test to earn your high school diploma
This program is only for students seeking to obtain a certification and a high school diploma.
Orientation
You must attend an Ohio Options for Adults orientation session before entering the program. During the orientation, you will be tested on your reading, math and language skills and placed into an Aspire HSE (GED/HiSET) preparation class. After you are enrolled in Aspire HSE preparation classes for 30 or more hours and have completed a progress test, we will assess you with the ACT WorkKeys test and move you into the Adult Diploma Program.
Available Certifications
All eligible students can take the certification courses listed below at no cost to earn their high school diploma.
State Tested Nursing Assistant: Get a start in the medical field with STNA.
Commercials Driver's License CDL-A/B: Start training in the rapidly growing commercial trucking industry.
OPOTA Private Security Academy: We offer both armed and unarmed entry-level private security officer training.
Dispatch Communications (911/EMS): Train for an in-demand position in the law enforcement world.
Introductory Welding: Earn MIG, Oxy-Fuel welding, Stick or TIG welding certifications.
Certified Production Technician: Prepare for a lucrative career in manufacturing.
Computer Numerical Control (CNC): Prepare for a lucrative career in manufacturing.
Certified Logistics Technician: Earn a Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Logistics Associate (CLA), Certified Logistics Technician (CLT), Forklift Operator or OSHA 10 certification.
Culinary Arts: Earn a cook certification and continue your career in hospitality.
Automotive Maintenance and General Service Certification: Begin your career in automotive technologies.