I had to take the jobs that required the bare minimum the jobs that didn't require a high school diploma or GED, so I applied to everything I could find that didn't require a degree.” She signed up for an adult high school class, but working all day and commuting 40 miles round trip to attend night class was unsustainable as a single mom.
Later, she became increasingly frustrated at being passed over for better-paying jobs because she lacked a diploma. Thirty-seven years ago, to escape an unhealthy family situation, Amber dropped out of high school and began working to support herself. The dedicated staff at the Library District's Adult Learning Centers are available to help students succeed through this flexible and supportive online program.īelow is one of our many success stories! Amber's Journey to Career Success The Library District's Career Online High School (COHS) program provides adults in Southern Nevada with the opportunity to earn their diploma and gain essential skills to advance their careers and/or go on to college or trade school.
