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Options for people across Ohio

Find what fits your real life.

Explore schools, flexible learning, career training, apprenticeships, jobs, and practical support throughout Ohio. You choose what happens next.

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Flexible Diploma Pathway

Central Ohio Learning Collaborative

A flexible Ohio diploma program built around work, family, and interrupted education.

Columbus, Franklin CountyOnline + In personDay and eveningFree
TransportationCredit accelerationCareer coaching
88Ascend
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Currently enrolling
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Healthcare Career Accelerator

OpportunityWorks Ohio

Earn an entry-level healthcare credential with coaching and employer connections.

Columbus, Franklin CountyIn personEveningFree for eligible learners
HealthcareJob placementTuition assistance
90Ascend
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Dayton Reconnect Academy

Miami Valley Education Network

Personalized diploma completion with personalized learning schedules and wraparound support.

Dayton, Montgomery CountyOnline + In personFlexibleFree
Childcare referralTechnology accessCredit acceleration
81Ascend
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Currently enrolling

Tech Foundations Credential

Gem City Workforce Lab

Build practical IT support skills and connect with local employers in twelve weeks.

Dayton, Montgomery CountyHybridEvening + weekendScholarships available
TechnologyPaid internshipLaptop provided
91Ascend
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Cincinnati HSE Success Center

Queen City Adult Learning

Prepare for and complete Ohio's high school equivalency pathway with personal coaching.

Cincinnati, Hamilton CountyOnline + In personDay and eveningFree
Test preparationBilingual supportTransit accessible
87Ascend
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Skilled Trades Pre-Apprenticeship

Build Cincinnati

Hands-on preparation for registered apprenticeships in high-demand building trades.

Cincinnati, Hamilton CountyIn personWeekdayPaid
Paid trainingConstructionUnion pathways
93Ascend
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Learner Resource Navigation

Ohio Community Bridge

One-on-one navigation for practical supports that make education and training possible.

Columbus, Statewide CountyPhone + OnlineFlexibleFree
TransportationHousingFood assistance
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