OC Public Libraries hosts its first
Career Online High School
graduation ceremony
Orange County Breeze:
6.19.2018
On Thursday, June 13th, 2018 four Orange County
residents earned their high school diploma through the Career Online High
School (COHS) program. The COHS offers adults the opportunity to earn an
accredited high school diploma, while gaining career skills in various
employment fields. Gilbert Avila, of Orange, shared that he is a testament that
it is never too late. After losing his father at the age of 15, Avila dropped
out of high school to help his family financially. Now at 36, he has a high
school diploma and will be enrolling at the community college in the fall. He
thanked the program, its supporters and donors for giving him this opportunity.
For many adults, the decision to re-enter or enter
an educational program can be challenging. Adults with work and family
responsibilities must learn to balance various commitments to ensure that they
are successfully advancing in their coursework. The COHS program addresses
these challenges by offering students the opportunity to earn a diploma using
an online platform where students study at their own pace, in their own
environment, and on their own schedule. Students are able to graduate in as few
as 4 to 6 months.
This project was made possible in part by OC Public Libraries, Gale (a part of Cengage Learning), the San Clemente Friends of the Library, and
the California State Library.
OC Public Libraries will offer qualified community
members the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and
credentialed career certificate through Career Online High School, part of the
world’s first accredited, private online school district. Career Online High
School is specifically designed to reengage adults into the education system
and prepare them for entry into post-secondary career education or the
workforce.
OC Public Libraries will award up to 10
scholarships for Career Online High School to qualified learners looking to
earn a high school diploma and advance their careers.
To be considered for the program, applicants must:
Be an adult aged 19 or over
Be a resident of Orange County
Have a library account in good standing.
For other SCLLN libraries
offering the Career Online HS program,
check the member list on
the SCLLN Blog
