Child Development Learning Lab

AWC awarded child care funding by Arizona Department of Economic Security

January 9, 2024

Eligible students can apply to be reimbursed for child care expenses

Yuma, AZ (January 9, 2024) – The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Division of Child Care has recently awarded Arizona Western College and the Child Development Learning Lab (CDLL) with grant funding to reimburse students for child care expenses. 

Healthcare Job Fair

Healthcare Job Fair to be held Nov. 15

November 9, 2023

Event is open to students, alumni, and general public

Yuma, AZ (November 9, 2023) – Those aspiring to pursue a healthcare career will have an upcoming opportunity to explore what opportunities are available.

Veteran Services

Grant to provide scholarships for veterans interested in healthcare fields

November 8, 2023

Dependents of military veterans can also qualify for educational funding

Yuma, AZ (November 8, 2023) – Arizona Western College was recently awarded a Congressionally Funded Community Projects Grant for veterans and their families interested in pursuing education in healthcare fields. 

The goal of the funding is to increase capacity in healthcare certificate and degree specialties and to also serve the higher education training and workforce development needs of military veterans and their dependents.

AWC leaders

AWC leaders present about transforming rural health metrics during ACCT Leadership Congress

October 13, 2023

Yuma, AZ (October 13, 2023) – Arizona Western College administrators and district governing board members recently attended the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress in Las Vegas to share about local education and healthcare partnership success.

AWC Healthcare Programs to Present Open House

AWC Healthcare Programs to Present Open House

December 5, 2018

Yuma, AZ (December 5, 2018) – Healthcare programs at Arizona Western College will be holding an open house for the community on Tuesday, Dec. 11.

Those interested in learning about a future in healthcare can come meet current students and instructors from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kachina Medical Plaza, 2451 S. Avenue A, Suite E101.

Attendees can learn about the new Medical Assistant and Home Health Aide programs starting in spring of 2019.