Ohio’s Adult Diploma Program Kevin Williams, Assistant Director
Overview Adults, at least 22 years old High school diploma Industry credential or certificate Overview H.B. 483 created the Adult Career Opportunity Pilot Program Purpose: To assist adults, who are at least 22 years old, complete their high school diploma while completing an 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 Eligible Applicants Eligible Applicants: Ohio community colleges, technical colleges, state community colleges and Ohio Technical Centers as defined in Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 3354, 3357 and 3358.
Budget FY 2016 FY2017 $3,750,000 $5,000,000 FY16 $1,250,000 up to five additional pilot sites $2,500,000 implementation of FY15 pilots Application available at: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Career-Tech/AdultCareerOpportunityPlanningGrant
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 25% 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%
$2,820 $7,560 Range of Payment 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
Associate or Bachelor’s Certificate, Nurse Aide Associate or Bachelor’s Degree, Nursing (RN or BSN) Master’s Degree, Nursing 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 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
Respiratory Therapist Physician Assistant Certificate, Medical Assisting Bachelor’s Degree, Respiratory Therapy Master’s Degree, Physician Assistant 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 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 FY16 28 Approved Providers Over 150 Students Currently Waitlisted 85 Adult Diplomas Awarded! FY17 32 Providers Cincinnati State, Columbus State, North Central
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