Carlsbad Offers Scholarships for Career Online High School

CARLSBAD, CA — The city of Carlsbad is offering scholarships to adults to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online through Career Online High School.

The scholarships are offered by Carlsbad City Library through the Benson Family Trust, in partnership with the California State Library and Gale, part of Cengage Learning.

• Childcare and Education
• Certified Protection Officer (Security Officer)
• Office Management
• Certified Transportation Services (Trucker/Commercial Driver)
• Homeland Security
• General Career Preparation
• Retail Customer Service Skills
• Food Service and Customer Service Skills

Applicants must be at least 19 years of age, have completed eighth grade and have a Carlsbad City Library card in good standing. Applicants who successfully complete an online self-assessment and prerequisite course, followed by an in-person interview, will be considered for enrollment.

Once enrolled in the program, Career Online High School pairs each student with an online academic coach, who provides the student with an individual career path, offers ongoing guidance, evaluates performance and connects the student with the resources needed to master the courses. Students will be given up to 18 months to complete the program.

Of 18 total scholarships offered, 16 were still available as of Friday.

— News release from the city of Carlsbad

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