Adult Workforce Diploma Program

The Arizona Department of Administration's State Procurement Office awarded contract CTR078859 to Smart Schools Inc. for the Adult Workforce Diploma Program through the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO). The contract, effective from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, supports Arizona residents aged 21 and older in obtaining high school diplomas and developing workforce skills through flexible learning modalities including campus-based, online, and blended formats.

The contract compensates Smart Schools Inc. for specific educational milestones, with unit prices ranging from $250 to $1,000 per achievement. Reimbursable line items include: completed employability skills certification ($250), high school diploma completion ($1,000), half-unit high school credits ($250), and industry-recognized credentials priced between $250 and $750 depending on training duration (up to 50, 100, and over 100 hours). The total estimated contract value is $2,000,000, with payments structured as milestone-based achievements to support adult learners in improving their educational and employment opportunities.