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The San Bernardino Public Library is offering scholarships to residents 19 and older who want to obtain an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online at no cost.
The initiative, in partnership with Career Online High School, is part of the adult education program at the library’s Jack L. Hill Lifelong Learning Center, which was designed to help adults gain the skills and credentials needed to advance in their careers or further their education.
The online program provides students with 24/7 virtual classrooms, personal academic coaches, and real-world career training, according to a news release.
To ensure students have the necessary resources, the San Bernardino Public Library offers free public Wi-Fi at all its locations, and laptops are available for checkout at the Feldheym Central Library for use by cardholders in good standing.
Students who obtain their accredited high school diploma through Career Online High School also receive a certification in their chosen career path, along with a résumé, cover letter and other tools to start or advance their careers.
The initiative addresses a need in San Bernardino, where the U.S. Census Bureau reports that more than 27% of adults older than 25 lack a high school diploma, according to the news release.
Career Online High School has partnered with more than 1,800 library locations across the country and is accredited by Cognia/SACS/NCA/NWAC, and its diplomas are recognized by U.S. colleges and universities.
The scholarships are covered by the state of California as long as the students maintains good standing with their work and assignments throughout the program.
For information about the diploma program, including how to enroll and scholarship opportunities, go to sbpl.mycareerhs.com/.
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