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
10 week classes
High School Equivalency (HSE) Preparation Instruction with Face-to-Face and blended Instruction.
English for Speakers of Other Languages
10 week classes
Face-Face and Computer Assisted
- Reading and Writing
- Listening and Speaking
College & Career Preparation
10 Week Classes
Build a strong foundation for your future by combining essential academic skills with career-focused certificate classes. Our in-person instruction is tailored to help you gain both the educational and workforce skills you need to achieve your goals.
WHY
Why should you earn your diploma?
More Likely to Succeed!
Earn better jobs and higher pay with a recognized high school credential
Increase Your Job Opportunities
Build essential skills like critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving
More Perspective on Arts & Culture
Open doors to college, trade school, and career training opportunities
Become a Better Learner
Gain confidence, self-esteem, and a stronger sense of personal achievement
Business Travel & Communication
Increase long-term job security and lifetime earning potential
Speak With More People
Move from limited options to a wider range of career and workforce opportunities
OPEN REGISTRATION
Open Registration
10 week class
ABE–ASE (Adult Basic & Adult Secondary Education)
Build strong reading and math skills, earn your high school equivalency, and prepare for college or career advancement.
10 week class
ESOL | English for Speaker of Other Languages
Learn practical English for work, school, and everyday life—focused on speaking, listening, reading, and writing with confidence.
10 week class
IET (Integrated Education & Training)
Learn academics and job skills at the same time. Earn credentials while training for real careers like Retail Industry Fundamentals, Customer Service & Sales, Supply Chain & Logistics, or Certified Billing & Coding.
WHY LEARN WITH US
Why Learn With Us?
Trusted Experience
Serving Yuma County for over 40 years, ALPS has been a private, nonprofit adult education provider since 1981.
Proven Results
More than 1,500 graduates have earned diplomas issued through the Arizona Department of Education Adult Education Services. ALPS is accredited by ProLiteracy America.
Community-Driven & Publicly Supported
Primarily funded by the Arizona Department of Education, with additional support from the U.S. Department of Labor, Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma, Avenir Financial, and other community partners.
World Class Partnerships
We proudly partner with ARIZONA@WORK, Arizona Western College, City of Yuma, Housing Authority of Yuma County, Somerton Adult Education, and the Yuma County Library District, among many others.
About
ALPS
Adult Literacy Plus of Southwest Arizona (ALPS) is a full-time advocate for adult learners across Southwest Arizona. We don’t just teach - we mentor, guide, and empower adults to build better futures for themselves and their families.
Through ABE-ASE, ESOL, workforce preparation and training, tutoring, and community outreach, ALPS helps students gain the skills, confidence, and credentials needed to succeed in today’s workforce and beyond.
At ALPS, education is practical, supportive, and purpose-driven. Our programs are designed to create real opportunities—strengthening families, opening doors to employment and career advancement, and building stronger communities one student at a time.
Our
Mission
Empower adult learners with quality education, training, and career guidance that leads to personal success.
Our
Vision
Transforming lives through personalized education.
Students
Graduates
Instructors
Courses
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Students Say
First, I thank God for blessing me with the amazing teachers at Adult Literacy Plus of Southwest Arizona. From day one, they believed in me, supported me, and never gave up on me. The instructors and staff are some of the kindest, most patient, and most dedicated people I have ever met. Because of ALPS, I gained confidence, skills, and hope for my future. I am truly grateful for all the guidance, encouragement, and support they gave me along the way.
Gabriela Felix Lorona
HSE Program
There is always light at the end of the tunnel—and it is never too late to begin, no matter your life circumstances or past mistakes. “You set your own limits in life.” Earning my GED through Adult Literacy Plus of Southwest Arizona was the biggest step toward stability and a better future. Since then, I’ve grown professionally from a Secretarial Assistant to an Accounting Specialist, and today I proudly serve as Vice President of the Governing Board. ALPS helped me become a stronger role model for my children, my family, and my community. I am deeply grateful for the education, encouragement, and opportunities that changed my life.
Brenda Buenrostro
HSE 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?
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:
Anna Estrada
928-483-5246
aestrada@alpsaz.org
Janneth Melendrez
(928) 343-0392
jmelendrez@alpsaz.org
Book A Program Today!
ALPS is offering quality education that leads to college and career opportunities.