Ohio DEW maintains the official AWDP provider list by county. This living hub is designed to help learners move from the state list to a practical local comparison and will be queued for a source refresh every 14 days.
Ohio Adult Workforce Diploma Providers: Find a Program Near You
Ohio’s approved Adult Workforce Diploma Program providers are listed by county on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce website. The official page is the source of truth. Ready Set Onward turns that list into a clearer next-step process.
The state list was last modified September 1, 2026 when this guide was researched. Provider participation, contacts, locations, and options can change. Verify directly before traveling, applying, or sharing documents.
Start with your county and nearby counties
A provider listed for a county may be physically located in a nearby city, and some organizations may serve more than one county. Ask whether the provider serves your home address, whether instruction is in person or online, and whether the credential pathway you want is currently available.
Current city guides
Ready Set Onward has current local starting guides for:
• [Dayton AWDP providers](/insights/adult-workforce-diploma-dayton-ohio)
• [Columbus AWDP providers](/insights/adult-workforce-diploma-columbus-ohio)
• [Cincinnati AWDP providers](/insights/adult-workforce-diploma-cincinnati-ohio)
• [Cleveland AWDP providers](/insights/adult-workforce-diploma-cleveland-ohio)
• [Toledo AWDP providers](/insights/adult-workforce-diploma-toledo-ohio)
• [Akron AWDP providers](/insights/adult-workforce-diploma-akron-ohio)
• [Canton AWDP providers](/insights/adult-workforce-diploma-canton-ohio)
• [Youngstown AWDP providers](/insights/adult-workforce-diploma-youngstown-ohio)
• [Springfield AWDP providers](/insights/adult-workforce-diploma-springfield-ohio)
These pages use distinct local provider information from the official state list. They do not promise openings, acceptance, specific credentials, or delivery format.
What to verify before choosing
Ask whether the provider is accepting new AWDP learners, what counties it serves, how prior credits are evaluated, which credential options are active, what the weekly schedule looks like, and how long similar learners typically take.
Also ask about childcare, transportation, technology, disability accommodations, testing, work schedules, and re-entry after a pause.
Provider status and quality
An approved listing shows participation in the state program; it does not mean every provider is the same fit for every learner. Ready Set Onward recommendations should consider location, goals, schedule, barriers, and verified quality information—not paid placement.
Read [Can you earn a diploma and career credential together?](/insights/ohio-high-school-diploma-and-career-credential) and the [AWDP vs. GED guide](/insights/adult-workforce-diploma-vs-ged-ohio) before narrowing your list.
Living-page update policy
This page is monitored as a living guide. Its provider source is scheduled for review every 14 days, and the article should be corrected when Ohio changes the approved list. The official state provider page always controls if this guide and the state list differ.
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 Department of Education and Workforce — Adult Workforce Diploma ProgramOhio Department of Education and Workforce — AWDP Providers by CountyOhio Department of Education and Workforce — Adult Workforce Diploma Program FAQOhio Department of Education and Workforce — Ohio High School Equivalence