AWC named Bellwether Finalist for advances in workforce development
Administration to showcase college programs during national assembly
Yuma, AZ (November 21, 2022) – Arizona Western College has recently been honored as a
AWC allocated $317K to provide tuition scholarship for spouses of military veterans in 2023
Yuma, AZ (November 14, 2022) – The Arizona Board of Regents was appropriated $10 million to establish a Spouses of Military Veterans Tuition Scholarship during the last legislative session
Public event to be held in celebration of Native American Heritage Month
Yuma, AZ (November 10, 2022) – The community is invited to celebrate Native American Heritage Month at Arizona Western College on Monday, Nov. 21.
AWC Jazz Ensemble to perform fall concert on Nov. 16
The Arizona Western College Jazz Ensemble will present a variety of jazz styles for all ages to enjoy during their upcoming fall concert.
Fifth graders become college students for a day
Yuma, AZ (November 8, 2022) – Before they even step foot onto a middle school campus, fifth-grade students are getting the opportunity to have the full college experience at Arizona Western College.
For over a decade, AWC has invited fifth graders to become college students for a day through the I’m Going to College event. On Thursday, Nov. 3, a group of 142 students from Yuma Elementary District One schools, O.C. Johnson Elementary and Dorothy Hall Elementary, participated in the program.
AWC makes Family Development Credential accessible for working adults
Courses to be offered on Fridays and Saturdays in Spring 2023
Yuma, AZ (November 3, 2022) – Arizona Western College is making a Family Development Credential more accessible for working individuals by offering courses on Fridays and Saturdays in the spring of 2023.
The AWC Family Studies Department made the change to a weekend course schedule in an effort to better serve those working in social services at locations like Chicanos Por La Causa, WACOG, Head Start, and more.
AWC, Arizona Commerce Authority help secure $15 million to connect dislocated workers to jobs
Yuma, AZ (November 2, 2022) – New resources are being made available to help long-term unemployed individuals, dislocated workers, and workers impacted by the pandemic. Through a federal grant, workers will have access to skills training, career pathways, and job opportunities. As part of this initiative, Arizona Western College is delivering on the needs of its communities through workforce development and partnerships in Arizona.
Heil named Communicator of the Year
Yuma, AZ (October 21, 2022) – Over the last four years, Associate Dean of Marketing and Communications Mandy Heil has utilized her role to successfully lead several districtwide initiatives in alignment with Arizona Western College’s mission, vision, and Strategic Plan.
Herrington earns Chief of Staff certification from Oxford Business School
Yuma, AZ (October 20, 2022) – After nearly ten months of development sessions, interviews, and panels, Arizona Western College Chief of Staff Ashley Herrington was selected to be part of a world-first, tailor-made certification program at the University of Oxford Business School in England.