Earn a Diploma
High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation Instruction
Learn English
Face-Face & Computer Assisted
Career Preparation
Workplace & Workforce Skills
IN SESSION
We Offer
Adult Basic Education
6 week classes
High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation Instruction with Face-to-Face and Computer-Assisted Virtual Instruction.
English as a Second Language
12 week classes
Face-Face and Computer Assisted
- Reading and Writing
- Listening and Speaking
College & Career Preparation
6 Week Classes
Gain Workplace & Workforce Skills as you prepare for your future! We offer virtual and in-person tutoring to support your goals.
Learn From Home
Online Learning Options
Have a busy schedule? Prefer to social distance? ALPs is here to support you with flexible learning options.
WHY
Why should you earn your diploma?
More Likely to Succeed!
People WITHOUT high school diplomas are 8x as likely to be incarcerated!
Increase Your Job Opportunities
People WITHOUT high school diplomas are 2x as likely to be unemployed!
More Perspective on Arts & Culture
People WITHOUT high school diplomas are 3x as likely to live in poverty!
Become a Better Learner
People WITHOUT high school diplomas are 4x as likely to be in poor health!
Business Travel & Communication
You could earn an average of $9,620 more per year with a diploma!
Speak With More People
CREATE cycles of education for future generations.
OPEN REGISTRATION
Open Registration
10 week class
ABE | Adult Basic Education
Career preparation classes are now available.
10 week class
ESOL | English for Speaker of Other Languages
English as a second language classes are now available.
10 week class
Retail Industry Certification
Career preparation classes are now available.
WHY LEARN WITH US
Why Learn With Us?
Established for Over 40 Years
ALPS is a private, nonprofit organization serving Yuma County since 1981.
Over 1,500 Graduates
Accredited by ProLiteracy America
Community Driven
Funded in part by The Arizona Department of Education and The United Way of Yuma County.
World Class Partners
Partners with the ARIZONA@WORK, Arizona Western College, The City of Yuma, Goodwill, The Housing Authority of Yuma County, and the Yuma County Library District.
About
ALPS
Adult Literacy Plus of Southwest Arizona (ALPS) is a full-time advocate for adult literacy in Southwest Arizona. As mentors, we change lives through outreach programs, adult basic education, ESL instruction, workplace preparation and training, and tutoring. Our program facilitates success within the family, workplace, and the community.
Students
Graduates
Instructors
Courses
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Students Say
First, I want to thank God for giving me the...amazing teachers I had... from Adult Literacy Plus of Southwest AZ. They are the best and sweetest people on earth. Thank you so much for all your help.
Gabriela Felix Lorona
GED Program
There is light at the end of the tunnel and it is never too late to begin regardless of your life circumstances or previous mistakes...“You set your own limits in life”...Receiving my GED was certainly the biggest step in having stability and becoming a positive role model for my children, family, and community....Thank you Adult Literacy Plus of Southwest Arizona.
Brenda Buenrostro
GED Program
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Interested in attending ALPS? See below & contact us!
Am I eligible to attend courses at ALPS?
What if I can't afford tuition?
ALPS offers free tuition for eligible students.
When & how often do classes start?
Classes are 10-week sessions; 4 quarters per year: (July to September), (October to December), January to March), (April to June).
Can I talk to someone about my specific situation?
Yes! Please contact Janneth Melendrez @ 928-343-9363 or jmelendrez@alpsaz.org
Book A Program Today!
ALPS is offering quality education that leads to college and career opportunities.