Arizona Western College has received a $250,000 grant from the AZ Department of Education innovation program fund to support Career and Technical Education programs. The grant will be used to expand work-based experiential learning opportunities that connect students with employers throughout the region, meeting the need for a skilled, job-ready workforce.
Arizona Western College is pleased to share the results of a recent economic impact study that represents the institution’s long-term economic benefits to students, taxpayers, and the community. The study underscores AWC’s critical role as an economic engine for the region, driving job creation, individual success, and long-term value for taxpayers.
Arizona Western College has been selected to join the Google AI Innovation Network, a three-year initiative that aims to support college students across the country with advanced AI tools and training. AWC was the first college in the state, and one of a select few nationwide, to receive an early invitation to the program.
In an effort to meet the needs of growing industry demands, Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College is offering a new course that prepares students for Level 1 and 2 certifications in electric vehicle (EV) service and safety. The 8-week course is set to begin this October.
On October 3, the community is invited to join the Arizona Western College Foundation at the fourth-annual Schoolhouse Soirée. The annual fundraising event will honor the 2025 AWC Hall of Fame inductees Maria Chavoya and Moses Camarena for their significant contribution to AWC and the Yuma and La Paz communities. Tickets are on sale now, and sponsorship opportunities are available.
Arizona Western College invites the community to participate in a Back to School Food Drive from August 11 to September 8. AWC’s free food pantry, The Cubby, aims to raise 1,000 non-perishable food items to support students in Yuma and La Paz counties this semester.
The KAWC news team recently earned national awards through the Public Media Journalists Association. Episodes from KAWC’s news program, Arizona Edition, earned first and second place prizes—the episodes centered around news stories from the border region and interviews hosted by KAWC News Director Lou Gum and Reporter Victor Calderón.
Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College is now offering an Electrician certification program entirely in Spanish. Starting this fall at the Wellton Manufacturing Training Center, the program will cover basic electrical wiring skills and allow students to graduate with an occupational certificate in two semesters.
High schoolers from Yuma and La Paz Counties are encouraged to enroll in Dual Credit courses with Arizona Western College. Through AWC’s Early College Program, students can earn college credit at a significantly reduced tuition rate, helping close the achievement gap and lower future college debt.
