Online High School Diploma A Must-Have During Recession

Humble, Texas (PRWEB) May 27, 2009 -- Online high school Belford High School is giving its students a competitive advantage in the labor market by offering a 10% discount on its high school diploma (http://belfordhighschool.com/index1.asp) program through the end of July 2009. Belford High School statistics show that 20% of U.S. employers require educational verification from job applicants. Now, students with sufficient life experience or passing scores on Belford High School's online equivalency test can receive affordable, accredited high school diplomas (http://belfordhighschool.com/school/why_uni.asp) that may be presented to prospective employers and used to increase professional credibility.

With the national unemployment rate continuing to soar, hiring educated employees with long-term prospects has become a top priority for companies struggling to survive during the recession. As a result, more adults are returning to school, said Belford High School Superintendant John Hudson. He added, "We want to provide opportunities for those individuals to earn accredited high school diplomas and secure stable employment."

Students in the Belford High School diploma program are tested in four areas of knowledge: language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, with credit also given for core professional and life experience that comprises an equivalent level of competency. Upon completion of the Belford online high school (http://www.belfordhighschool.com/school/accredit.html) program, students receive diplomas accredited by the International Accreditation Agency for Online Universities and the Universal Council for Online Education Accreditation, in addition to educational verification letters.

The value of the program, according to Hudson, is that it lessens the disparity between individuals who have a high school diploma or GED (http://www.belfordhighschool.com/school/feestructure.asp) and those who do not. "Studies have shown that high school graduates earn more money, experience less unemployment, and have a wider range of career opportunities than non-graduates," said Hudson. "Earning a high school diploma from Belford High School can equip individuals with the knowledge and credentials they need to succeed in their careers."

About Belford High School:

Belford High School provides degree opportunities for working adults. Fully accredited by the International Accreditation Agency for Online Universities and the Universal Council for Online Education Accreditation, Belford High School has awarded diplomas to more than 72,000 students worldwide.

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