Free job training for adults, aged 18 and older, while earning a high school diploma and industry credentials for an in-demand job.

It's never too late to start a career in a new field, but without the right degrees and credentials, it's difficult to make a change. To help individuals in the Greater Cleveland area achieve their goals, Polaris Career Center offers the Adult Diploma Program. Program participants receive free job training while earning a state-issued high school diploma, providing the skills, education and credentials needed to find a job in one of the most in-demand fields in Ohio today.

Before entering the Adult Diploma Program, students must meet all relevant requirements, including:

• You must be at least 18 years old.

• Students cannot have previously attained a high school diploma or other equivalent certificate. You do not need any number of high school credits to join the program.

• Prospective students must complete WorkKeys testing and obtain industry benchmark levels in Workplace Documents, Applied Math and Graphic Literacy and obtain a composite score of 14 or highter.

Polaris Adult Education offers the following ADP eligible program options:

• Automotive Service Technician

• Manicurist

• Phlebotomy Certification

​​Contact Theresa Liska, Transitions Coordinator at 440-891-7697 or email Theresa Liska for more information.