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

2. Overview
Adults, at least 22 years old High school diploma Industry credential or certificate
Overview
H.B 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.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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:

6. Funding Model

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

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

9. 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

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

11. 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%

12. $2,820
$7,560
Range of Payment
Range of Payment
$2,820 - $7,560

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

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

15. 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
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Ohio In-demand Occupations
Data reflects 2014 Ohio labor statistics and public institutions of higher education for For specific tuition costs, visit ohiohighered.org.

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

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

18. 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
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Ohio In-demand Occupations
Data reflects 2014 Ohio labor statistics and public institutions of higher education for For specific tuition costs, visit ohiohighered.org.

19. ADP Numbers FY16 28 Approved Providers
Over 150 Students Currently Waitlisted
85 Adult Diplomas Awarded!
FY17
32 Providers
Cincinnati State, Columbus State, North Central

20. Success Stories
ADP Success Stories

21. education.ohio.gov

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