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Career Online High School

Earn an accredited online high school diploma and career certificate.
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Jump-Start Your Future

Are you looking to expand your career opportunities, re-enter the workforce, or continue your education? 

Career Online High School (COHS) gives adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and a career certificate for free through the library. 

Poudre Libraries supports you from enrollment to graduation so that you can achieve your goals. The Library also offers a limited number of free scholarships to qualified adult learners. 

Eligibility

To participate you must:

  • Be 18 or older 
  • Have completed the 8th grade 
  • Be comfortable reading, writing, and speaking in English 
  • Be comfortable using technology
  • Live within the boundaries of the Poudre Libraries service area (see map). 

Career Certificates

Earn your career certificate in addition to your high school diploma. Students choose a major from one of the following high-growth, high-demand career fields, and complete coursework to develop the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for. 

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Child Care & Education
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Commercial Driving
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Food & Hospitality
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General Career Preparation
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Home Care Professional
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Hospitality & Leisure
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Office Management
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Retail Customer Service
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Security Professional

Get Started Today!

Step 1  Complete the short “Are You Ready” online survey.  Step 2  Enroll in “Part 1: Prerequisite Course” in your career path. Complete the course within two weeks to qualify for scholarship consideration.  Step 3  Poudre Libraries will contact you to schedule an interview. At the interview, the scholarship and your enrollment into the program will be discussed. Interviews and scholarships will be offered on a first-come, first-qualified basis.  Step 4  Poudre Libraries will contact you with a decision regarding the scholarship and next steps. 

Questions?

Contact Sonya Richards, Adult Services Librarian

srichards@poudrelibraries.org.

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