Through a partnership with Career Online High School (COHS), Bay City Public Library will support adults with earning their high school diploma and a career certificate.
The library will grant scholarships as part of its adult education programming.
The fully online high school program provides a 24/7 online classroom, personal academic coaches, and real-world career training.
“Libraries offer a safe, supportive environment to foster learning and community. Our online education program for adults is a natural extension of library services that empower adults to learn and grow,” said COHS District Superintendent Dr. Howard Liebman.
“COHS students receive support from BCPL staff as well as from our academic coaches. Together, they help students achieve their goals.”
In addition to an accredited diploma, COHS students graduate with a certificate in their chosen career path, plus a resume, cover letter, and other tools to start or advance their careers.
Career Paths include but are not limited to child care and education, food and hospitality, office management, introduction to manufacturing, commercial driving, and security professional.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau report, there are more than 18% of adults over the age of 25 in Matagorda County who lack a high school diploma, making it difficult to apply to college or advance in a career.
“We are grateful to our scholarship sponsors for making the program possible in our area,” said BCPL Library Director Samantha Denbow.
BCPL will begin with 8 scholarships available to qualified and dedicated applicants.
Those scholarships will be granted as early as Oct. 1.
A fully online program accredited by Cognia/SACS/NCA/NWAC, COHS has partnered with more than 1,800 libraries across the country.
To learn more about the program, including how to enroll and available scholarship opportunities, visit www.baycitytxlib.org or visit the library.
