Ohio’s Adult Diploma Program Kevin Williams, Assistant Director

Diploma Pathways for Adults

22+ Adult High School Diploma Program

Adult Diploma Program

GED (General Educational Development) Program

Counseling is Crucial • Any referral should go to local ABLE and

take the TABE.

• Review transcripts, TABE results, and goals of the adult before recommending best option for success.

–Can be done by the Provider, ABLE administrators, Faith Based Services, Agency Partners

Adult 22+ HS Diploma Overview

Adults, at least 22 years old

Local high school diploma

Pathway to Industry credential or certificate

22+ Eligible Applicants

Community school dropout prevention and recovery program

City, local or exempted village school district

Joint vocational school district

Community college

Two Payment Options

Option 1: 7 or fewer credits needed to graduate

$600 or each course or assessment

Option 1: 8 or more credits needed to graduate

$714 or each course or assessment

$800 for completing all courses and assessments

$5000 Maximum per year.

Adult Diploma Overview

Adults, at least 22 years old

High school diploma

Industry credential or certificate

Program Requirements

Allow students to obtain a high school diploma while completing the requirements for an approved industry credential or certificate through a competency-based approach Provides career advising and outreach

Eligible Providers

Ohio Community

Colleges

Technical Colleges

State Community

Colleges

Ohio Technical Centers

Funding Model

Funding Formula

(Career Pathway Training + Work Readiness Training) × 1.2 for Associated Services)

Work Readiness Skills

High School Level (> grade 9) or above $750

Below High School Level (< grade 9) $1,500

Career Pathway Technical Training

Career pathway training program of 601-900 + hours ((900/30) × 160) = $4,800

Career pathway training program between 301-600 hours ((600/30) × 160) = $3,200

Career pathway training program less than 300 hours ((300/30) × 160) = $1,600

Associated Services (additional 20% of total program)

• $470 - $1,260

• Pre- and post-assessments – (e.g., TABE, WorkKeys®, ACT)

• Counseling and advising

Payment Schedule

Once student has successfully completed the first third of the program

Once student has successfully completed the second third of the program

On attainment of diploma (technical and work readiness)

25%

25%

50%

Range of Payment

$2,820 $7,560

Sample Career Pathways Training Programs

State-tested Nurse Aide and

Patient Care Nursing

Assistant 200 hours

Carpentry 360 Hours

Medical Assistant 900 Hours

State-tested Nurse Aide and Patient

Care Nursing Assistant 200 hours

$1,600 + 750 (or 1,500) = $2,350 × 1.2 = $2,820 - $3,720

Start Pre-Health As early as grade 7 (based on readiness)

Nurse Aide Median Salary: $23,350 Job Growth (10 yr): 13.3% Annual Openings: 1,968 Average Tuition (1 yr): $0 –$3,900/yr

Registered Nurse Median Salary: $60,010 Job Growth (10 yr): 20.4% Annual Openings: 5,016 Average Tuition (2 yrs): $3,900/yr Average Tuition (4 yrs): $9,600/yr

Family Nurse Practitioner Median Salary: $87,270 Job Growth (10 yr): 21% Annual Openings: 21 Average Tuition (2 yrs): $11,300/yr

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Certificate, Nurse Aide

Master’s Degree, Nursing

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree, Nursing

(RN or BSN)

Ohio In-demand Occupations

Data reflects 2014 Ohio labor statistics and public institutions of higher education for 2013-2014. For specific tuition costs, visit ohiohighered.org.

Carpentry 360 Hours

$3,200 + 750 (or 1,500) = $3,950 x 1.2 = $4,740 - $5,640

Medical Assistant 900 Hours

$4,800 + 750 (or 1,500) = $5,550 x 1.2 = $6,660 - $7,560

Start Pre-Health As early as grade 7 (based on readiness)

Medical Assistant Median Salary: $27,620 Job Growth (10 yr): 21.5% Annual Openings: 793 Average Tuition (1 yr): $0 –$3,900/yr

Respiratory Therapist Median Salary: $52,490 Job Growth (10 yr): 23.6% Annual Openings: 245 Average Tuition (4 yrs): $9,600/yr

Physician Assistant Median Salary: $88,040 Job Growth (10 yr): 21.2% Annual Openings: 93 Average Tuition (3 yrs): $11,300/yr

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Certificate, Medical Assisting

Master’s Degree, Physician Assistant

Bachelor’s Degree, Respiratory Therapy

Ohio In-demand Occupations

Data reflects 2014 Ohio labor statistics and public institutions of higher education for 2013-2014. For specific tuition costs, visit ohiohighered.org.

ADP Numbers Adult Diploma Numbers Today

28 Approved Providers

Students Currently Waitlisted Awarded First for

FY17

Over 200 Adult Diplomas Awarded!

Contact Us Kevin Williams – Assistant Director

(614)644-5927

Sandra Phipps – State GED Administrator

(614)466-4869

Dr. Michelle Rammel – ADP Ed Specialist

(614)995-5727

Paul Preston – Adult 22+ HSD Administrator

(614)644-8396

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