Arizona Western College

Department of Energy awards AWC $2 million for clean energy job training

January 10, 2024

Partnership between AWC, ASU, and the Institute of American Apprenticeship to grow regional skilled workforce

Yuma, AZ (January 10, 2024) – The U.S. Department of Energy has announced Arizona Western College as the recipient of $2 million in funding from President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda to increase clean energy workforce training and meet the industry’s growing demand for skilled workers.

Steve Eckert

Steve Eckert recognized by Department of Energy as national industry expert

September 11, 2023

Arizona Western College included on DOE’s Best Practices in District Energy list

Yuma, AZ (September 11, 2023) – Steve Eckert, Arizona Western College Director of Facilities Management, was recently honored by the U.S. Department of Energy as one of nine engineers and facilities leaders to be featured on the department’s national Directory of Experts.