Dr. Corr invited to participate in White House Workforce Convening
May 8, 2024Attendees shared ideas to help prepare Americans for job market of tomorrow
Yuma, AZ (May 8, 2024) – Arizona Western College President Dr. Daniel Corr was recently invited to join the Biden-Harris administration and other state leaders at the White House to discuss efforts to expand investments in students and workers that lead to good jobs in high-demand sectors including clean energy, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and more.
AWC students to benefit from Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship Program
May 7, 2024Funding allocated to help Arizonans obtain credentials, degrees, and advanced skills in high-growth occupations
Yuma, AZ (May 7, 2024) – In partnership with Arizona Western College and the state’s nine other public community college districts, Governor Katie Hobbs has created the Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship to help Arizonans earn a credential, degree, or build advanced skills that lead to jobs in high-wage, high-growth occupations.
Arizona Western College and Pipeline AZ Ensure Arizona Students Are Career-Ready Post-Grad
February 28, 2024The new dashboard helps students level up their career search
YUMA, Ariz. (February 29, 2024) - Pipeline AZ, an Arizona career development and job skills exploration platform, has launched an enhanced community college dashboard to address the evolving needs of students, job seekers, and employers statewide.
AWC earns $1.11 million from Department of Education to strengthen secondary and postsecondary CTE pathways
January 31, 2024Funds to help bridge the gap between high school and higher education through Project Puente
Yuma, AZ (January 31, 2024) – Arizona Western College was selected by the U.S. Department of Education to receive over $1.11 million in funding to bolster existing pathways between secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs.
College programs, students showcased during AWC's Day at the Capitol
February 2, 2022Group from AWC meets with Senators Kerr and Otondo as well as Representatives Dunn, John, and Fernandez
Yuma, AZ (February 2, 2022) – Arizona Western College leadership, a Law Enforcement Training Academy graduate, and a student currently enrolled in the Manufacturing program visited the Arizona Capitol building on Tuesday to showcase college programs.