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<p>The <span>Chula Vista Public Lib</span>rary offers adults ages 19 and older the opportunity to complete their high school education. <strong>Career Online High School</strong>&rsquo;s accredited program lets adults earn a high school diploma and credentialed career certificate. Brought to public libraries by Gale, a Cengage Learning company, the program prepares students for careers, whether they are entering the workplace for the first time or want to advance in their current job. &nbsp;The library will offer six scholarships to eligible Chula Vista residents. Participants may be able to transfer high school credits that they have already earned.</p>

<p>To begin, applicants simply use their Chula Vista Library card (or apply for a free card through the library&rsquo;s website, www.chulavistalibrary.com) and complete an online self-assessment test on the library&rsquo;s website. Click on Services, then <strong>Career Online High School</strong>, then self-Assessment. Details of the program can be found on the library&rsquo;s site. Those eligible for the scholarship will be contacted for a personal interview in the library.</p>

<p>Classes are held entirely online, giving students access to coursework around their own schedule 24 hours a day. Participants will receive support from certified instructors and an academic coach, earn a diploma and a certificate in one of eight high-demand, high-growth fields: Child Care and Education, Certified Protection Officer, Certified Transportation Services, Office Management, Homeland Security, General Career Preparation and Professional Skills, Retail Customer Service Skills, and Food and Customer Service Skills. They will graduate with a resume, cover letter and other tools to start or advance their career. In addition to earning a certificate, the program gives graduates tools needed to seek employment, including biweekly online seminars, monthly webinars and lessons in creating a cover letter and resume.</p>

<p>The California State Library provided funding for three scholarships through a competitive grant process. The Friends of the Chula Vista Library added the required matching funds to offer a total of six scholarships, valued at $1100 each. <strong>Career Online High School</strong> is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission. For further information, contact Diana Ysla at [email protected].</p>

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