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Aspire, Adult Workforce Readiness Education

Aspire, adult workforce readiness education programs provide free services for individuals who need assistance acquiring the skills to be successful in post-secondary education and training and in employment. Aspire is a rebranding of the Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) programs in Ohio. Services are available in all 88 counties and include basic reading, writing and math; High School Equivalence (HSE) test preparation; English as a second language; and, other basic life and work skills. More information is available on the Ohio Higher Education Aspire website.

GED

Aspire completers who received a GED

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Completers

Completers

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Completers - Region

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Completers

YearCompleters
2012-20134,436
2013-20142,592
2014-20151,716
2015-20161,976
2016-2017NA
RegionCompleters

This graph shows the number of individuals who have exited Aspire after completing at least one academic level each program year, and who earned a GED upon exit. These results are also limited to those individuals with an available identifier to match to employment and credential outcomes. Of the most recent cohort, 5% are missing identifiers statewide. Click the graph to see 2016-17 completers by JobsOhio region.

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Employed after Completion

This graph compares the percent of completers found employed in Ohio during the second and fourth calendar quarter after exit from Aspire (labeled 6 months and 1 year), by program year in which the individual exited Aspire and earned a GED. Click the graph to see 2016-17 completers' employment by JobsOhio region.

Six Months vs. One Year

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Employed after Completion

Year6 Months1 Year
2012-201351%53%
2013-201452%55%
2014-201552%54%
2015-201658%55%
2016-2017NANA
Region6 Months

Median Earnings after Completion

This graph compares completers' median earnings (2015$) from Ohio employment during the second and fourth calendar quarter after exit from Aspire (labeled 6 months and 1 year), by program year in which the individual exited Aspire and earned a GED. Although earnings are from a particular calendar quarter, they are reported here annualized (multiplied by four) for ease of understanding. Click the graph to see 2016-17 completers' earnings by JobsOhio region.

Six Months vs. One Year

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Median Earnings after Completion

Year6 Months1 Year
2012-2013$13,700$14,300
2013-2014$12,900$14,900
2014-2015$14,200$14,900
2015-2016$13,600$15,400
2016-2017NANA
Region6 Months

Employee Retention

The Employee Retention graph illustrates the percentage of completers who were employed six months after exit and who were still employed with the same main employer one year after exit and GED. Click the graph to see 2016-17 completers' retention rate by JobsOhio region.

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Employee Retention

YearRetention
2012-201353%
2013-201452%
2014-201550%
2015-201646%
2016-2017NA
RegionRetention

Enrolled in Higher Education within One Year

This graph shows the proportion of completers from each program year who enrolled in Ohio public higher education within one year of exit. Click the graph to see 2016-17 completers' higher education enrollment by JobsOhio region.

Statewide

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Enrolled in Higher Education within One Year

YearEnrolled
2012-201315%
2013-201414%
2014-20159%
2015-20164%
2016-2017NA
RegionEnrolled

Credentials within One Year

The Credentials graph is not displayed on this report because 100% of all Aspire exiters who earned a GED by definition have earned a credential.

Financial Allocations: Aspire, Adult Workforce Readiness Education - GED

LevelFY 2013FY 2014FY 2015FY 2016FY 2017
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