Rise

Take your Career to New Heights

The Rise Program is designed to help those looking to take their career to new heights with an accredited high school diploma

Students take the high school course online through Ed2Go and receive face-to-face employability skills and financial literacy training in a classroom setting. A Success Coach works with students to develop Individualized Career and Financial Plans to set career advancement and financial goals. The Success Coach also provides one-on-one support to ensure students complete the program, advance their careers, and build secure financial futures.

    Program Eligibility

    • Must be 17 years or older
    • Must have less than a high school diploma or GED
    • Must be employed
    • Must be willing to maintain constant communication with the Success Coach
    • Must be willing to complete weekly online coursework
    • Must be willing to participate in all assigned employability skills training and classes
    • Must be willing to participate in all assigned financial literacy courses

    How to Apply

    All applications must be submitted online

    Cost for Program

    $2,500.00
    *Financial assistance and program scholarships are available. A financial assistance application must be completed with the Rise Success Coach if accepted into the Rise Program.

    Financial Assistance Qualifications

    • Must be at least 16 years of age
    • Must demonstrate a financial need by submitting a copy of the previous year’s income tax return AND, if applicable, other income documentation
    • Applicants under the age of 21 who live with and are financially dependent on their parents must be able to submit a copy of their parents’ previous year’s income tax return to demonstrate financial need

    For questions about Rise, program fees, or to receive a financial assistance application, please contact:

    (254) 753-7337
    Successcoach@hotgoodwill.org