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Adult Workforce Diploma Program

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Earn Your High School Diploma at No Cost

The Adult Workforce Diploma Program gives eligible Ohio adults the opportunity to earn a state-issued high school diploma while building skills for career advancement. Through a supportive and structured experience, learners work toward completing their education while gaining workforce readiness and career development opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements

To participate in the Adult Workforce Diploma Program, learners must be:

  • At least 18 years old
  • Officially withdrawn from high school
  • A resident of the state of Ohio

Requirements to Earn Your Adult Workforce Diploma

The Bridge Program is designed to provide learners with a guided pathway to success and prepare them for the next phases of the Adult Workforce Diploma Program.

During the six-week experience, learners will:

  • Become familiar with campus resources and support services available through Cuyahoga Community College
  • Develop academic and workplace skills that help them succeed on the ACT WorkKeys Assessment
  • Receive guidance and support through the program requirements and graduation milestones
  • Build confidence through structured learning and individualized support
  • Strengthen readiness for career and educational advancement

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Cuyahoga Community College
Alex B. Johnson Campus Center | MCC 221
2900 Community College Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

2026 Cohort Days Times Notes
July July 6 – Aug. 13 4 – 6 p.m.
August Aug. 10 – Sept. 17 2 – 4 p.m.
September Sept. 8 – Oct. 15 5 – 7 p.m. Virtual: Participants must have access to a computer and reliable internet service.
October Oct. 12 – Nov. 19 10 a.m. – noon

Learners demonstrate career readiness by completing the ACT WorkKeys Assessment.

To meet program requirements, learners must earn a total score of 12, including a minimum score of Level 4 in each of the following areas:

  • Applied Math
  • Graphic Literacy
  • Workplace Documents

This assessment measures essential workplace skills that employers value across many industries.

To complete the Adult Workforce Diploma Program, learners must complete two of the following three requirements:

OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal
Demonstrate professional and employability skills recognized by employers across Ohio.

250 Hours of Work-Based Learning
Participate in qualifying employment, internship, apprenticeship, volunteer or career-connected experiences.

Industry-Recognized Credential
Earn a credential that validates skills and knowledge aligned with workforce needs.

Upon completion of the program requirements, learners earn a state-issued high school diploma and leave with workforce experiences and skills designed to support continued education and career success.

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How to reach us

216-987-4910
adultdiplomaprogram@tri-c.edu

Adult Diploma Team

Melissa Hall
Director
216-987-3044

Nichelle Knox
Program Director
216-987-4348

Chante Hitchens
Project Manager
216-987-3534

Alex Johnson Campus Center, Suite 224
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2900 Community College Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

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