Library offers accredited diplomas and career certificates to residents through Career Online High School
Sulphur Springs, Texas, February 16, 2022 — Two Sulphur Springs residents, have earned their high school diploma through the Career Online High School program at Sulphur Springs Public Library. The library partners with Smart Horizons, part of the world’s first Cognia/SACS/NCA/NWAC accredited, nationally recognized, private online school district. Believing that everyone is capable of achieving a high school education they offer a career-based online education for individuals who need high school diplomas to access better career and educational opportunities.
Carolina Osorino and Kristen Mitchell, have completed all the requirements for their high
school diplomas and have earned their career certifications. Graduation ceremonies will be held Tuesday evening February 22, 2022 at 6:00pm at the library. The public is invited to attend.
“After looking at the dropout statistics of Hopkins County, I knew this program could change lives”.
Friends of the Library President, Trice Lawrence spoke to area businesses about the need
for a program like this and raised enough money to begin with twelve Scholarships. As of today, the library has given out 16 scholarships and has seen 11 graduates.” said Hope Cain, Library Director.
Sulphur Springs Public Library awards scholarships for Career Online High School to qualified learners looking to earn a high school diploma and advance their careers. Once enrolled, Career Online High School pairs each student with an Academic Coach, who offers ongoing guidance and encouragement, evaluates performance, and connects the learner with the resources needed to demonstrate mastery of the course material. Classes are supported by board-certified instructors and students have 24/7 access to the online learning platform. Coursework begins in one of eight high-growth, high-demand career fields (across a wide spectrum from Truck Driving to Office Management), before progressing to the core academic subjects. Students are able to graduate in as few as six months by transferring in previously earned high school credits but are given up to 18 months to complete the program.
Hopkins and surrounding county residents can learn more about Career Online High School at Sulphur Springs Public Library 903-885-4926 or by visiting the library’s web site www.sslibrary.org
