So maybe you or someone you know, a friend, relative, colleague, employee, a family member of an employee, left high school early without getting a diploma. It happens for a variety of reasons, key among them, the need to help with family finances, lack of family support, lack of individualized attention in the classroom, or difficulty adjusting to a traditional classroom setting.
For the over 60,000 adults in Montgomery County lacking a high school education, MCPL is offering the opportunity of a high school education and a second chance, through our innovative Career Online High School program. This program reengages adult learners without high school diplomas, brings them back into the education system, and prepares them for careers. Students graduate from the program with accredited high school diplomas and credentialed career certificates, helping position them for success in the workforce.
A grandmother and one of six who recently graduated from MCPL’s Career Online High School program said that she dreamt about earning a high school diploma for so long, but often thought it was just a dream. “I can finally say that it is reality….I am now about to go out in the world and see what other accomplishments I can achieve!”
Ideal for the full-time worker with family obligations, the Career Online High School program comes with built-in support in the form of guidance from assigned academic coaches and a curriculum that lets students master skills at their own pace. All classes are web-based, so students have anytime anywhere access to courses.
Graduates of the MCPL program praise the convenience and accessibility factor. A full-time working mom put off getting her diploma for years out of fear that it would be too difficult. Now she says, “It was super easy to access online and the option to have it read aloud and take notes in the program is excellent!”
MCPL is embracing this opportunity to help residents transform their lives, broaden their careers, and expand their educational horizons. Learning takes place in our libraries every day, through online courses , maker sessions, and various programs for kids , teens , adults, and seniors. Career Online High School students will experience MCPL’s supportive learning environment, replete with quiet study rooms, free WiFi access, and public computers.
Let our Career Online High School Program help you advance your career, fulfill your personal goal of a high school education, and broaden your horizons. Re-write your story with these 3 simple steps:
- Complete an online self-assessment
- Successfully pass a two-week prerequisite course in one of 8 career area
- Have a successful interview with our enrollment team.
Once these steps are done, your application will be considered for a seat in the full online program. It’s that easy!
We’re excited about transforming lives through our Career Online High School program and our extensive jobs and career resources.
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