Member Institutions
The Palo Verde River Consortium is a regional partnership committed to expanding access to adult education, workforce preparation, and lifelong learning opportunities across our service area. Through collaboration among K–12 districts and the community college, the Consortium ensures that adults have multiple entry points to education and training that support personal growth, career advancement, and community well-being.
Our Consortium is made up of three member programs, each offering distinct pathways designed to meet the diverse needs of adult learners.
Palo Verde College (Noncredit Programs)
1 college dr., Blythe, CA 92225 Phone: 760-921-5500 paloverde.edu
Palo Verde Community College District Noncredit Programs provide tuition-free, open-access courses designed to support academic achievement, workforce readiness, and career advancement. These programs remove traditional barriers to enrollment and offer clear pathways to employment or further education.
Programs Offered
Noncredit Child Development (Paraeducator Preparation)
Noncredit English as a Second Language (ESL)
Noncredit Citizenship Preparation
Noncredit GED Preparation
Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
These noncredit offerings support adults pursuing careers in education, improving English proficiency, preparing for U.S. citizenship, or completing a high school equivalency credential while connecting learners to college resources and future opportunities.
Palo Verde Unified School District Adult Education Center
811 W Chanslor Way Blythe, CA 92225 Phone: 760-922-4164 ext. 1234 pvusd.us
The Palo Verde Unified School District Adult Education Center focuses on accessible, community-centered programs that support educational completion and essential life skills for adult learners in the Blythe community.
The Adult Education Center operates at the Twin Palms School site. Once Twin Palms High School students are dismissed for the day, the campus transitions into the adult education center, with instruction held in Room 3.
Programs Offered
Spanish GED Preparation
CPR Certification
These programs serve adults seeking to complete a high school equivalency in Spanish or earn essential safety credentials that support employment opportunities and personal preparedness.
Needles Unified School District Adult Education Center
1900 Erin Dr, Needles, CA 92363 Phone: 760-326-3891 needlesusd.org
The Needles Unified School District Adult Education Center provides flexible, workforce-aligned education options that combine academic completion with hands-on, in-person skill development.
The Adult Education Center operates on the Needles High School campus. After the high school day concludes, the campus transitions into the adult education center, allowing adult learners to access specialized facilities for in-person instruction.
Programs Offered
Online Adult High School Diploma Program
Culinary Arts (in person)
Automotive (in person)
These programs are designed to support adults pursuing high school completion while gaining practical, job-ready skills in high-demand fields, with schedules that align with work and family responsibilities.
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