Los Angeles Public Library to Offer High School Diploma and Career Certificate Program in Partnership with Gale

This is a very important development for public libraries where they can offer high school accredited diplomas and credits to their patrons:

Los Angeles Public Library to Offer High School Diploma and Career Certificate Program in Partnership with Gale

Career Online High School Pilot Program Begins March 3

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“The Los Angeles Public Library is the first public library in the nation to offer adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online through Career Online High School (COHS), in partnership with Gale, part of Cengage Learning, a global provider of educational content, tools and services to libraries, schools and businesses. Beginning March 3, the Library will offer a limited number of grants to qualified adults (19 and older) who are residents of the City of Los Angeles and looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry or continue their education.  There is no cost to students for the program but enrollment is limited and demand is expected to be high.

Part of the world’s first accredited, private online school district, Career Online High School is specifically designed to re-engage adults into the education system and prepare them for entry into post-secondary education or the workforce.”

Stephen