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Academy of Hope

Academy of Hope is an adult public charter school in Washington D.C., offering excellence in adult education since 1985.

Adult Education Programs

Academy of Hope provides a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of our adult learners.

Our Mission

We support adult learners in changing their lives and transforming their communities by providing them with high-quality adult education and career training that creates direct pathways to economic mobility.

Workforce Programs

Academy of Hope offers free workforce programs in healthcare, IT, and professional development

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What We Do

Our Adult Education Programs

GED

Academic Program
Classes in social studies, science, math and writing focus on developing critical thinking skills and content knowledge needed to pass the GED exam and earn a high school diploma.
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NEDP

Academic Program
Learners demonstrate reading, writing, math, and workforce readiness skills in life and work contexts. Designed for self-directed adults with some familiarity with computers. Graduates earn a local high school diploma.
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College & Career Services

Academic Program
Build the skills you need for success in college! Get help completing applications and financial aid forms. Students who are eligible can take college courses and earn credits while completing their high school diploma program.
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CNA

Workforce Program
Academy of Hope provides nursing assistant students with the skills to assist with basic patient care and support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff.
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Phlebotomy

Workforce Program
Healthcare careers are in demand, and a Phlebotomy certification can help you enter the field. Academy of Hope provides Phlebotomy students with the knowledge, training and skills to enable them to perform basic blood-drawing procedures, patient care, and equipment maintenance.
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Medical Billing and Coding

Workforce Program
AoH is offering a medical billing and coding training program that provides comprehensive training in essential skills for accurately translating medical diagnoses, procedures, and services into universal alphanumeric codes.
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Project Management

Workforce Program
The Project Management program equips participants with essential skills required to lead teams across various industries including IT, Healthcare, Construction, Manufacturing, and others.
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Security+

Workforce Program
Security+ is the essential certification for those entering information security, equipping IT professionals with the competencies needed to excel and advance in the field.
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CompTIA ITF

Workforce Program
Technology careers are in demand, and the CompTIA certification program can help you enter the field. The CompTIA certification program is an in-depth, rigorous class best suited for learners who have completed the CompTIA IT Fundamentals program, or who can pass a Fundamentals pre-test.
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Academy of Hope by the numbers

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Students with improved reading, writing, math, and computer skills

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Graduates earned their high school diploma

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Workforce certifications since transitioning to an adult public charter school

Become a Learner

Academy of Hope offers FREE programs to DC residents over the age of 18. Enroll today and begin your journey toward your education and career goals!