College of the Desert is a community college located in California that serves over 13,000 students each semester through its four campus locations in the Coachella Valley, offering over 1,000 classes and degrees and certificates in 89 areas to primarily first-generation and Hispanic students in order to provide educational and employment opportunities to the local community. The college has a significant economic and social impact on the region through its operations, increased earnings for graduates, and role in training workers for important local industries.