Online High School Diploma

This flexible, self-paced online program allows adult learners to earn their high school diploma by completing required credits on a schedule that fits work, family, and life commitments—without the pressure of high-stakes testing.

HS Diploma
GED Preparation

GED preparation classes support adult learners in building the academic skills needed to pass the GED exams, with guided instruction and practice in math, science, social studies, and language arts, offered in both English and Spanish.

GED
Learn English

ESL classes support adult learners in building practical English skills for everyday life, work, and community engagement through listening, speaking, reading, and writing instruction at multiple levels.

English as a Second Language
Citizenship

Citizenship classes help eligible adult learners prepare for the U.S. naturalization process by building English skills, understanding civics and U.S. history, and gaining confidence for the citizenship interview and exam.

Citizenship
Explore Career Training & Job Readiness Programs

Find courses and programs that prepare you for the workforce or a new career.

Workforce Prep.
Pearson Vue Testing Centers

Pearson VUE testing centers are available on the main campus in Blythe, CA, and at the Needles Adult Education Center in Needles, CA. These centers provide secure, computer-based testing for a range of professional, certification, and licensure exams, giving community members convenient local access to testing close to home.

Testing Center

Empowering Your

Educational Journey

The Palo Verde River Consortium is dedicated to transforming lives through accessible, high-quality adult education and workforce development. By fostering collaboration among regional partners, we aim to equip individuals in southeastern California with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to achieve personal and professional success.

Our mission is to create inclusive learning opportunities that empower adults 18 and older to earn high school equivalency, advance their careers, and enrich their communities. We are committed to addressing the unique needs of our rural desert region, supporting lifelong learning, and cultivating pathways to higher education and meaningful employment.

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Palo Verde River Consortium Members

Palo Verde Community College District

The Palo Verde Community College District serves a rural region along the Colorado River centered in Blythe, California, extending east into San Bernardino County and including educational services in Needles. The district supports a diverse, largely non-urban population with access to postsecondary education, workforce training, and community learning opportunities in an area with lower median incomes than larger urban centers.

Palo Verde Unified School District

Palo Verde Unified School District serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade in Blythe and surrounding areas of Riverside County. It educates a few thousand students across multiple campuses in a small-town setting, with a student population that reflects local community demographics and provides foundational academic and support services to families in the region.

Needles Unified School District

Needles Unified School District serves the city of Needles and a vast rural area in eastern San Bernardino County, one of the largest geographic school districts in the contiguous United States. It educates students across several school sites in a sparsely populated region near the borders of Arizona and Nevada, supporting local youth in a remote desert community.