HSE Graduation

Xander was apprehensive because he had been out of the school environment for a decade. 

“I initially chose Rio Salado because of how accessible and economical it was, but I stayed in the program because the success coaches and instructors were incredibly kind and encouraging.” 

Xander earned his HSE diploma and a certificate in Retail Industry Fundamentals.

Single mother Adriana Perez faced many obstacles while returning to school, squeezing in in-person GED® test prep evening classes after working full-time. 

“Getting my HSE diploma showed my kids and even some of my peers that age means nothing when you have a goal to reach,” Perez said. She earned Entrepreneurial Studies Level I certification.