Empowering Futures: Celebrating Our Third Cohort of Penn Foster Graduates - KIPP Chicago Public Schools

October 8, 2024

Empowering Futures: Celebrating Our Third Cohort of Penn Foster Graduates

 

At KIPP Chicago, we believe in unlocking potential at every stage of life. Since the spring of 2022, we’ve partnered with Penn Foster to offer a transformative High School Diploma Program for adults, focusing on KIPP parents, relatives, and community members. This initiative is more than just a pathway to a diploma; it’s a launchpad for personal and career growth, covering vital subjects from academic core skills in English and Math to hands-on career training in fields like healthcare, carpentry, and veterinary assistance.

With Penn Foster’s DEAC and AdvancED-accredited curriculum at its foundation, this program offers a flexible, accessible way for our adult learners to pursue their educational dreams and open doors to new vocational opportunities. Alongside academic growth, we provide an array of adult education services, including financial education, health and wellness resources, and leadership development training.

Read on to learn more about our third cohort of graduates, each of whom has a unique story of resilience and transformation. We’ll highlight how they’ve leveraged their education to open new doors and improve their lives and families. Through initiatives like the Penn Foster program, KIPP Chicago is nurturing not just our KIPPsters but also empowering entire families to thrive.