1. Ohio’s Adult Diploma Program Kevin Williams, Assistant Director

2. Diploma Pathways for Adults 22+ Adult High School Diploma Program Adult Diploma Program GED (General Educational Development) Program

3. 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

5. Adult 22+ HS Diploma Overview Adults, at least 22 years old Local high school diploma Pathway to Industry credential or certificate

6. 22+ Eligible Applicants Community school dropout prevention and recovery program City, local or exempted village school district City, local or exempted village school district Joint vocational school district Community college

7. 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.

8. Adult Diploma Overview Adults, at least 22 years old High school diploma Industry credential or certificate

9. 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

10. Eligible Providers Ohio Community Colleges Technical Colleges State Community Colleges Ohio Technical Centers

11. Funding Model

12. Funding Formula (Career Pathway Training + Work Readiness Training) × 1.2 for Associated Services)

13. Work Readiness Skills High School Level (> grade 9) or above $750 Below High School Level (< grade 9) $1,500

14. 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

15. Associated Services (additional 20% of total program) $470 - $1,260 Pre- and post-assessments – (e.g., TABE, WorkKeys®, ACT) Counseling and advising

16. 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% 50%

17. Range of Payment $2,820 $7,560

18. Sample Career Pathways Training Programs State-tested Nurse Aide and Patient Care Nursing Assistant 200 hours State-tested Nurse Aide and Patient Care Nursing Assistant 200 hours Carpentry 360 Hours Carpentry 360 Hours Medical Assistant 900 Hours Medical Assistant 900 Hours

19. 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

20. 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 Workplace Visits Job Shadow Internship Work Supervised Experience --- Work Supervised Experience Internship --- Work Internship --- Work 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.

21. Carpentry 360 Hours $3,200 + 750 (or 1,500) = $3,950 x 1.2 = $4,740 - $5,640

22. Medical Assistant 900 Hours $4,800 + 750 (or 1,500) = $5,550 x 1.2 = $6,660 - $7,560

23. 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 Workplace Visits Job Shadow Internship Work Supervised Experience --- Work Supervised Experience Internship --- Work Internship --- Work 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.

24. ADP Numbers Adult Diploma Numbers Today  28 Approved Providers  Students Currently Waitlisted Awarded First for FY17  Over 200 Adult Diplomas Awarded!

25. 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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