Current Ohio DEW sources confirm AWDP eligibility and list distinct providers serving Canton and Stark County. This local derivative adds provider names, geographic context, travel questions, and a direct route into the Onward Evaluation.
Adult Workforce Diploma Programs in Canton, Ohio
Adults in Canton who left high school without a diploma may have a new route forward through Ohio’s Adult Workforce Diploma Program. The state says AWDP is available to eligible Ohio residents age 18 or older who are withdrawn from school and do not already have a high school diploma or high school equivalence diploma. Ohio describes the program as no-cost to adults.
This local guide uses the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce provider list researched September 7, 2026. Always confirm participation, openings, delivery format, and credential options directly.
Canton and Stark County starting points
The official list currently identifies these Canton-area starting points:
• Stark High School — Canton
• Stark State College — North Canton
The current Stark County list gives Canton-area learners a city option and a North Canton college option. Ask each provider how prior credits are evaluated and which workforce credentials are active before comparing travel and schedule.
What to ask on the first call
Say that you are asking about the Adult Workforce Diploma Program, not a traditional high-school enrollment or a generic training class. Ask:
• Are you currently accepting AWDP learners?
• Do you serve my home address?
• What identification, residency, withdrawal, and transcript documents are needed?
• Which career credentials are active now?
• Is instruction in person, online, or hybrid?
• Where do testing, labs, clinicals, or work-based activities happen?
• What weekly schedule is realistic?
• Are there possible costs for transportation, tools, uniforms, testing, or background checks?
AWDP or GED/HSE?
AWDP connects a high school diploma route with workforce preparation. GED or HiSET is a high school equivalence testing route. A local provider or Aspire program can help you compare the structure, but your decision should also reflect what your intended employer, college, apprenticeship, or licensing body accepts.
Read [Adult Workforce Diploma vs. GED in Ohio](/insights/adult-workforce-diploma-vs-ged-ohio) for a plain-language comparison.
Build a local route that works
Do not select only by distance. The nearest provider may not offer the credential or schedule you need. Compare provider fit, travel time, childcare, internet access, disability accommodations, work hours, and the exact career outcome.
Use the [Ohio AWDP provider hub](/insights/ohio-adult-workforce-diploma-providers) to review other counties and the [2026 complete guide](/insights/ohio-adult-workforce-diploma-program-2026-complete-guide) to understand eligibility.
Verify before you travel
Provider data can change. The official Ohio page controls if this local summary differs from the state list. Call first, write down the staff member’s name and next step, and do not send sensitive documents until you know you are using the provider’s official process.
Not sure whether you need a GED, adult diploma, or another pathway? Find My Onward Path.
Sources and places to verify
Facts that affect eligibility, cost, funding, credentials, licensing, or enrollment should always be confirmed with the provider or official agency.
Ohio DEW — Adult Workforce Diploma ProgramOhio DEW — AWDP Providers by CountyOhio DEW — Ohio High School Equivalence