Adult Education
Adult Education at Yavapai College
Build skills for school, work, and what comes next.
Our Adult Education program helps learners earn a high school equivalency diploma, strengthen English language skills, and connect classroom learning to career pathways.
- Prepare for GED® testing and high school equivalency completion.
- Improve English communication for daily life, work, and college.
- Explore career training opportunities connected to in-demand fields.
Choose your path
Adult Education Programs
Select a program below to view schedules, eligibility details, registration links, and next steps.
Strengthen your career readiness and prepare for GED™ success through applied skills and workplace-focused learning.
Improve your English skills to communicate clearly in daily life, succeed at work, and pursue college or career pathways.
Build job-ready skills and earn credentials through hands-on training that connects learning directly to in-demand careers.
HSE Program Overview
Earn your High School Equivalency while building practical skills for college, training, and the workplace.
Yavapai College’s High School Equivalency (HSE) Program empowers adult learners to earn their diploma while building the skills today’s workforce demands. Our classes go beyond test preparation. Students strengthen reading, writing, math, and problem-solving abilities in ways that connect directly to real-world careers.
Through hands-on learning, digital literacy training, and career-focused projects, participants prepare for the GED® tests and gain the confidence, communication, and technical skills needed to succeed in college, training programs, or the workplace.
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🦉 College Credit Pathway
The College Credit Pathway is an option for adults seeking to obtain their High School Equivalency Diploma in Arizona. Effective July 1, 2018, adults can earn their HSE Diploma by demonstrating completion of 25 specific college credits along with passing the AZ Civics Test.
This option allows learners who have already begun or completed college coursework to apply their academic progress toward earning an HSE Diploma, reducing duplication of effort and encouraging continued education.
🧰 HSE PLUS Career Readiness Pathway
The HSE PLUS Career Readiness Pathway is designed for individuals enrolled in WIOA Title II Adult Education programs. Eligible participants must be actively enrolled in a Title II program.
This pathway integrates academic instruction with workforce preparation, helping students gain employability skills and credentials while working toward their HSE Diploma.
GED® Test Information
The website GED.com provides more information about the content of the test and enables students to set up a MyGED® account. A MyGED® account is required to take the GED® test. The MyGED® account allows you to schedule the test and pay for it.
The GED® test includes:
- Reasoning through Language Arts
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Science
- Social Studies
- Civics
GED.com also offers practice tests for $8 each.
Who is eligible?
To qualify for the HSE program, you must:
- Be 16 years of age or older
- Not currently enrolled in a K–12 school
- Be a resident of Arizona
- Be lawfully present in the United States
The Process
Begin by signing up for an information session. After attending, you’ll complete registration, take a placement test, and attend orientation. Once those steps are finished, you’re ready to begin your HSE classes.
- Information session sign-up starts 6 weeks prior to class start date.
- Information sessions take place 4 weeks prior to class start date.
Class Schedule Start Dates
- August 17, 2026
- October 19, 2026
- January 19, 2027
- March 22, 2027
Class Locations and Times
Prescott Campus, In Person
Mon/Wed 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Mon/Wed 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Prescott Valley Campus, In Person
Tues/Thurs 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tues/Thurs 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Mon/Wed 5:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Bridge to Healthcare
Verde Valley Campus, In Person
Tues/Thurs 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Virtual, Zoom
Mon/Wed 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tues/Thurs 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
On Track to Test Success
On Track to Test Success Policies and Requirements
This online class is designed to help individuals progress towards passing high school equivalency and other academic exams.
It meets monthly with multiple dates and times for students to choose from and provides resources for students to study weekly outside of class in preparation of their exams, allowing flexibility for students whose busy schedules prevent them from attending HSE classes that meet twice a week.
During each class, students learn test-taking skills, report to the instructor on their progress, and receive customized support. The instructor provides additional support as needed outside of their monthly class.
English as a Second Language Program
Free English classes for adult learners who want to strengthen communication for daily life, work, and future education.
(ESL / ELAA) Free English Classes are offered on the Yavapai College Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Verde Valley campuses. These free non-credit classes are designed for legal residents of the U.S. who are learning English as a Second Language.
Our program offers Beginning-Intermediate and Intermediate-Advance Level English.
Term Start Dates
- August 17, 2026
- October 19, 2026
- January 19, 2026
- March 22nd, 2026
Click here to register for ESOL classes.
Please contact 928-776-2215 or email kyla.hefner@yc.edu if you have any questions.
All students must show documentation of legal status such as: Permanent Resident Visa, Employment Permit, US Passport, AZ Drivers License, or AZ ID card (October 1996 or newer).
Citizenship Classes coming soon.
Career Training Opportunities
Build job-ready skills through Integrated Education and Training opportunities.
Our Integrated Education and Training (IET) program combines academic learning with hands-on career training, helping you build the skills, certifications, and confidence needed to succeed in today’s workforce.
What We Offer
- GED® Preparation: Support to help you earn your High School Equivalency diploma.
- Career-Focused Training: Hands-on learning connecting classroom study to in-demand skills.
- Industry-Recognized Credentials: Make your résumé stand out.
- Career Readiness Skills: Communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Career Training Opportunities Currently Offered
- Bridge to health care with a BLS/CPR certificate milestone, Pre-IET, PV campus evenings only.
- New IET opportunities are under development. Check back for the latest updates.
- Retail Fundamentals: Conflict Resolution and De-escalation
- Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA
- Commercial Driver Training, CDL
- Structural Welding and Automotive Technician
- Residential Electrician Certificate
- Limited X-ray Technician Certificate
Why Students Choose This Program
- Gain employer-valued skills, from conflict resolution to computer literacy.
- Open doors to better job opportunities and future advancement.
- Learn with supportive teachers and classmates pursuing the same goals.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be enrolled in our HSE/GED® Program.
*If you already hold a high school diploma or GED®, please ask about other training options.
Earn your diploma, strengthen your English, continue your schooling, and gain valuable workplace skills. We will help you.
What is the difference between HSE and GED®?
The High School Equivalency (HSE) is the diploma you earn. It shows you have the same academic skills as a high school graduate. The GED® is the test you take to earn that diploma.
In Arizona, one way students earn their HSE diploma is by passing the GED® test, which includes reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. So, the GED® is a pathway to earning your HSE diploma.
What if I already passed the Civics Test in high school?
If you completed and passed the Civics Test while in high school, your high school must send an official transcript directly to the Arizona Department of Education (ADE/AES) on your behalf.
Regular Mail:
Arizona Department of Education
1535 W Jefferson St
Bin #26
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Electronically:
Can I order my GED® Transcripts or Diploma?
Yes. If you earned your High School Equivalency through the GED® testing pathway, you can order official transcripts and diplomas through Parchment.
Important Information:
- Your first electronic transcript and diploma will be emailed to the address on your GED.com account.
- Digital copies are one-time downloads. Save them right away.
- If lost, you’ll need to reorder through Parchment.
- Printed copies are available for an extra cost.
- Third-party requests, such as employers or colleges, also go through Parchment.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the Arizona Department of Education:
Phone: 602-258-2410
Email: adulted@azed.gov
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