Partnership and Community Education
Some classes have been moved online, given the current health and safety restrictions
related to COVID-19. Many Student Support Services are working remotely to ensure
students have the necessary resources.
Welcome!
Individuals
If you are seeking professional skills, online education, proctor services, or personal
enrichment opportunities - you are in the right place! Our Menu of Services is on
the left.
Employers
If you are a business owner or employer looking for professional development opportunities
for yourself or your employees, we are your solution. We provide needs assessments,
customized training, and other business solutions to meet your specific needs.
Facility Use
At the College's Palm Desert Mall learning center business partners can schedule a
classroom, conference room, or the computer lab on a fee-based, as-available basis.
About PaCE
College of the Desert's Partnership and Community Education (PaCE) provides outstanding
professional development, workforce training, and personal enrichment opportunities
that contribute to the success and vitality of our partners, clients, and learners.
Located in the Palm Desert Mall, PaCE is designed to:
- Partner with the business community to equip employees and incumbent workers with
skills to meet the needs of Coachella Valley businesses
- Collaborate with workforce development partners to prepare the local labor pool for
emerging and in-demand industries
- Engage the expertise of subject matter experts to provide cost-efficient, skills-based
training solutions for businesses and individuals
- Fostering strategic partnerships to share best practices and to leverage funding and
other resources
- Serve as a trusted resource for emerging industries and emerging instructional programs
- Providing lifelong learning and personal enrichment for Coachella Valley resident