Adult Workforce Diploma Program

The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) has awarded contract CTR078857 to Ombudsman Educational Services LTD for the Adult Workforce Diploma Program. The contract, effective from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, focuses on providing educational services to Arizona residents aged 21 and older, with the goal of helping participants earn high school diplomas and develop critical employability skills. The program will be delivered through campus-based, online, and blended learning modalities, in cooperation with the State Board of Education.

The contract includes milestone-based payments for specific educational achievements, with unit prices ranging from $250 to $1,000 per accomplishment. These milestones include: employability skills certification ($250), half-unit high school credits ($250), industry-recognized credentials for training programs of up to 50, 100, and over 100 hours ($250-$750), and a full high school diploma ($1,000). Ombudsman Educational Services is required to maintain a graduation rate of at least 50% and keep the average cost per graduate at $7,000 or less. Funding for the program will be sourced from legislative appropriations, gifts, grants, and donations, with the OEO administering the overall program.