MURFREESBORO, Tenn., May 20, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Tennessee adults
who have not graduated from high school now have the opportunity to
earn a diploma, not a GED, for free through a new online program,
the Dekalb County Diploma Completion Program, with Graduation
Alliance.
"Dekalb County Schools is
excited to work with adults throughout the state of Tennessee to help them finish what they
started," Dekalb County Schools
Director of Schools Patrick Cripps
said. "Our work-from-anywhere high school completion program
enables adult learners to fit their studies into their already busy
lives."
Dekalb County Schools is
partnering with Graduation Alliance, a proven online adult
education provider, to offer the program. Learners complete their
high school requirements 100% online and receive personalized
support from a team of teachers, coaches, and 24/7 virtual tutors.
They will graduate with a standard high school diploma and also
have the opportunity to complete an industry-recognized credential
to further boost employability.
"Going back to high school as an adult can feel overwhelming,
especially with other priorities like family and work," Graduation
Alliance CEO Ron Klausner said. "Our
program is designed to give adult students the flexibility,
accountability, and support they need to achieve their educational
goals."
Graduation Alliance has helped more than 9,200 adults graduate
through similar programs in nine other states. The results of a
survey taken 6-9 months after graduation revealed that graduates
experienced real life change after completing the
program.
- 64% of graduates got a better job or received a raise.
- Employer-provided health insurance coverage increased from 33%
to 42%.
- Average annual earnings increased by about $5,200.
To qualify for the Dekalb County Diploma Completion Program,
interested applicants must be Tennessee residents, be at least 22 years of
age, have completed at least some of 10th grade, must have regular
access to a computer and the internet, and have not completed a GED
or another high school credential.
For more information, please visit TennesseeDiploma.com.
About Dekalb County
Schools: Located in rural Middle Tennessee, Dekalb County Schools serves an average of
3,000 students across five schools in grades K-12 each year. The
school district is dedicated to helping students graduate as
responsible citizens prepared to compete in the global economy.
About Graduation Alliance: Since 2007, Graduation
Alliance has given schools and communities across the nation the
resources and support needed to help individuals reach their
educational and career goals. In partnership with school districts,
local governments, nonprofits, workforce development boards, and
community colleges, Graduation Alliance develops highly effective
alternative education and workforce training programs. For more
information about Graduation Alliance, visit
GraduationAlliance.com.
Press Contact: Joanna Alcala, Chief Marketing Officer,
855.486.8555
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