Office of Dropout Prevention and Partnerships Staff

Facts about High School Dropouts

	High School dropouts are eligible for only 12% of new jobs
	Rates of unemployment for minorities are up to 10 times higher for those without a high school education
	Most Hispanics remain in low skilled positions
	Dropouts have only half as much annual income as a high school graduate by the time prime working age is reached
	Dropouts earn over one million dollars less than a college graduate during their working years
	Girls who drop out are more likely to have children at a younger age and to be single parents
	75% of state prison inmates do not have a high school diploma
	Almost 59% of federal prison inmates did not complete high school

Life Changing Questions...

Are you considering dropping out of School?
Have you dropped out of school and want to return to get your high school diploma?
Is the traditional school environment not working for you?
Are you bored with your classes?
Are you behind a grade or more?
Do you have difficulty in reading and understanding assignments?
Do you need a change in your life?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to contact the Richland One Office of Dropout Prevention. We will be glad to assist you in making a change to get your life back on track! Contact our office and learn about the variety of services that maybe able to get you the education you need and deserve!

Contact Kerry L. Abel, Coordinator
Office of Dropout Prevention
803-231-6749 office or 803-518-4386 cell
kabel@richlandone.org

WE BELIEVE IN SECOND CHANCES!!!!!!!!!!!!!