Public libraries have supported education and the pursuit of lifelong learning for years. But what if your library could help break down the barriers of earning a diploma and graduate adults? It can, with Career Online High School from Gale.
It’s already happening at more than 150 public library systems across the country. Adults are graduating—nearly 3,000 and counting—and lives are being changed
Career Online High School is an accredited high school completion program that provides graduates with a high school diploma (not a GED) and an entry-level career certificate in one of 10 high-demand employment fields.
Our panelists share why they chose the program and how Career Online High School has affected the lives of their students and graduates.
It’s already happening at more than 150 public library systems across the country. Adults are graduating—nearly 3,000 and counting—and lives are being changed
Career Online High School is an accredited high school completion program that provides graduates with a high school diploma (not a GED) and an entry-level career certificate in one of 10 high-demand employment fields.
Our panelists share why they chose the program and how Career Online High School has affected the lives of their students and graduates.
- Migell Acosta, director, San Diego County Library
- Ricqui Brooks, adult literacy coordinator, St. Louis County Library
- Tony Tallent, chief program and innovation officer, Richland Library
- Casey Wallace, training manager and librarian, Gwinnett County Public Library
There are more than 30 million American adults without a high school diploma.1 Your library can offer a path to a brighter future with Career Online High School. In fact, 79 percent of graduates report they plan to go on to college.2
Sources:
1. U.S. Census Bureau, 2012–2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
2. Smart Horizons Career Online Education, graduate surveys, 2009–2019.
1. U.S. Census Bureau, 2012–2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
2. Smart Horizons Career Online Education, graduate surveys, 2009–2019.