ConnectED | Spring 2021

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Pike County CTC’s Aspire Program Allows Adults to Earn Career Credentials and High School Diploma for Free Adults who want to earn certification in an “in-demand” career field but who do not have a high school diploma can get both at the same time through the Aspire Adult Education Program at the Pike County Career Technology Center. This training track is in addition to the high school equivalency, college, and career readiness classes offered to adult students at no cost. “Today, adults have a choice in how they obtain their high school equivalency diploma,” said Lathe Moore, adult education director at the Pike County CTC. “There are options available besides taking the GED exam.”

“There are options available besides taking the GED exam.”

Aspire (formerly known as ABLE) provides adults with the opportunity to learn the academic skills necessary to accomplish both their educational and career-related goals. Aspire operates under the guidance and leadership of the Ohio Department of Higher Education and has locations across the state, including in Piketon and Jackson. “With several options to choose from to earn a high school diploma, adults have the opportunity to select whichever one is best for their career and education goals,” said Jerilynn Bapst, Aspire adult education instructor for the Pike County CTC. “So the options available through Aspire are two tests, GED and HiSET, and the Adult Diploma Program,

Adult Education Instructor Johnna McDonie teaching students and preparing for one of the three diploma options.

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