Adult Diploma Program July 1, 2015

Overview Adults, at least 22 years old High school diploma Industry credential or certificate

Planning Requirements Planning grants must be used to develop and offer a sustainable competency-based program for students, ages 22 and older Ages 22+

Planning Requirements Allows 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 Applicants Ohio Community Colleges Technical Colleges State Community Colleges Ohio Technical Centers

Planning Grants Funded from $250,000 - $450,000 Up to five eligible institutions Geographically dispersed across the state within five regions

Budget FY 2016FY2017 $3,750,000$5,000,000 FY16 $1,250,000 up to five additional pilot sites $2,500,000 implementation of FY15 pilots

Funding Model Recommendations

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 hours ((900/30) × 160) = $4,800 Career pathway training program between 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 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%

Range of Payment $2,820 $7,560

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

State-tested Nurse Aide and Patient Care Nursing Assistant 200 hours $1, (or 1,500) = $2,350 × 1.2 = $2,820 - $3,720

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

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

Information education.ohio.gov Search keywords: Adult Career Opportunity Pilot Application available at: Tech/AdultCareerOpportunityPlanningGrant

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