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Jody D. | Ohio 22+ Adult High School Diploma Program
Event Date: After leaving high school as a teenager to raise her daughter, Jody decided—at nearly 50 years old—that it was time to finish what she started. As a grandmother of six, she appreciated the flexibility to complete her schoolwork while caring for her grandchildren. She also credits the program’s supportive, encouraging team with helping her reach […]
Read MoreBianca M. | Michigan 23+ Adult Diploma & Training Program Graduate
Event Date: Bianca shares how the Michigan 23+ Adult Diploma & Training Program helped her take the next step toward earning her high school diploma and building a better future. 🎓 With flexible online classes, personalized support, and career training opportunities, the program is helping Michigan adults gain the skills and confidence they need to reach their […]
Read More‘My academic coach would be the first person I would call’
Event Date: Benjamin knew more doors would open to him with a high school diploma. But with a requirement to spend six hours per day at a place he didn’t want to be, he knew the traditional high school setting wasn’t for him. “It was a struggle,” he said. “I looked at getting a general education degree, […]
Read More‘You’ve got to set the example’
Event Date: Megan saw first-hand what can happen to a family that doesn’t value education. “I came from a broken-down home,” she said. “I always wanted to finish high school but had obstacles in life. My mom and step-dad were on drugs. I really didn’t have money, but I left home and ventured into the world at […]
Read MoreDiplomas are a great goal — but an incomplete story. Here’s why.
Event Date: Stacey Scott’s accomplishment should not be dismissed in any way. The 30-year-old mother of four from Alabama overcame tremendous adversity on the way to earning her GED this week. But as heart-warming as it was to read about Scott’s journey from frequent joblessness to the graduation stage, it’s important to remember that a diploma of […]
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