Project Puente

AWC earns $1.11 million from Department of Education to strengthen secondary and postsecondary CTE pathways

January 31, 2024

Funds 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.

Wellton Manufacturing Training Center

Wellton Manufacturing Training Center sees enrollment gains

January 24, 2024

More growth projected with addition of new programs and facility expansion 

Yuma, AZ (January 24, 2024) – In an effort to provide programming that meets community and industry needs, Arizona Western College has seen enrollment almost double at the Wellton Manufacturing Training Center over the past year.

The campus currently offers programming in Electrical, Solar, Fiber Optics, Generator Maintenance and Repair, Hydraulics/Pneumatics, CNC Machining, PLC Programming, Material Sciences, and Construction.