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Adult Workforce Diploma Program

Earn your high school diploma and a job credential, free.

Earn a high school diploma and an industry-recognized credential at no cost. Built for adults who never finished high school and are ready to move into the workforce with a real credential in hand.

Adult learners in a diploma program
Length
Two semesters
Format
Hybrid
Cohorts
August–December · January–May
Tuition
Free
Fill out the interest form to get started — a team member will reach out.

What you'll learn

  • Free high school diploma
  • Earn a job-ready credential
  • WorkKeys: Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, Workplace Documents (min score 4)
  • OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal

What you'll earn

  • High school diploma
  • Industry-recognized credential
  • OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal

Before you enroll

  • At least 18 years old
  • Have not received a high school or GED diploma
  • Ohio resident

Where it can take you

High school diplomaReady for work or more training

Full program details

Straight from Penta's registration catalog, kept current every term.

The Adult Workforce Diploma Program helps you obtain a high school diploma and earn an industry-recognized credential at no cost.

To enroll in the Adult Diploma Program, you must:

  1. Be at least 18 years old
  2. Have not received a high school or GED diploma
  3. Live in the state of Ohio

Requirements of the Program:

  1. WorkKeys Assessment: Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents. (Minimum score of 4 required in each section.)
  2. Obtain an OhioMeansJobs -Readiness Seal
  3. Pass Industry-Recognized Credential

Participants must complete all requirements to graduate

Adult Education Programs:

  • August - December
  • January - May
If you are interested in enrolling, please fill out the Interest Form to receive more information.

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