Arizona adults over 21 can now earn their high school diploma for free through Excel High School's new program, enhancing career opportunities and economic prosperity.
MINNETONKA, Minn., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Excel High School recently announced the launch of the Arizona Adult High School Diploma program for residents aged 21 and older. The Workforce Development diploma program allows residents of the state, age 21 and over, to complete their high school education free of charge. This initiative, funded by the 55th Arizona State Legislature through AZ HB 2866, is designed to reduce barriers to completing high school and prepare individuals for enhanced career opportunities.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau data from 2020, nearly 689,000 adults in Arizona do not have a high school diploma, facing limited job prospects, reduced earnings, and lower quality of life. The new legislation aims to provide these individuals with the opportunity to achieve their diploma and consequently improve their economic and social conditions.
Excel High School, as one of the approved facilitators of this groundbreaking program, offers fully accredited, online high school diploma options for adults seeking to reengage their education and finish high school. The adult high school program is structured to accommodate the busy lives of adult learners, allowing them to balance education with work and family commitments. Since the high school program is offered fully online, students can complete coursework online, any time of the day or night.
Rod Clarkson, CEO and founder of Excel High School emphasized the challenges adult learners face, stating, "Many adults juggle work, family obligations, and other responsibilities and can't fit evening classes into their schedules." He added that the Arizona Workforce Diploma Program is designed to offer flexible scheduling and personalized support, ensuring that adult students can earn their high school diploma without any financial burden.
The Adult Workforce Diploma Program not only offers educational advancement but also serves as a strategic tool for boosting Arizona's workforce. By providing access to high-quality education and training, the program aims to develop a strong talent pipeline, ensuring the state's economic prosperity in the years to come.
This initiative marks a pivotal step towards enriching the lives of many Arizonians, promising not just individual achievement but broader societal benefits through enhanced workforce development and reduced educational inequality.
About Excel High School
Excel High School was founded on the belief that every student, regardless of circumstance, can graduate high school. EHS works to remove barriers that might cause students to miss out on graduation opportunities. Excel High School offers highly personalized, fully accredited, online high school and college programs. Excel's programs offer individualized advising, an exciting, relevant, interactive curriculum, and the flexibility needed for students to succeed.
Excel High School is accredited by Cognia and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, agencies recognized by the Department of Education. This helps ensure that diplomas and credits issued by Excel High school are recognized by other schools and colleges.
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Jacob Martus, Excel High School, 1 952-465-3700, [email protected], https://www.excelhighschool.com
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