Adult Workforce Diploma Program

Kaizen Education Foundation, doing business as Leona Connected High School, was awarded contract CTR078860 by the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) to provide adult workforce education services. The contract, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, supports the Adult Workforce Diploma Program established under Arizona Senate Bill 1744, targeting residents aged 21 and older seeking to complete high school education while developing employability and career skills.

The contract establishes a milestone-based compensation structure for educational services, with payments ranging from $250 to $1,000 per achievement. Specific milestones include $250 for half a high school credit, $250 for employability skills certification, $250-$750 for industry-recognized credentials based on training hours, and $1,000 for a completed high school diploma. Kaizen Education Foundation must maintain a minimum 50% graduation rate with an average cost per graduate not exceeding $7,000. The services will be delivered through campus-based, online, or blended learning modalities across multiple Arizona locations, with funding sourced from legislative appropriations, gifts, grants, and other program donations.