Job Training

Target Population

• Adults, dislocated workers, and out of school youth.
• Students that qualify for a Pell Grant, low-income students, or students who previously qualified for a Pell Grant, but lost their eligibility.
• Students seeking an occupational certificate in a field offered through AWC that can lead to employment.
• Students who are enrolled in a certificate program through AWC and are nearing their program completion.

Eligibility Requirements

All students must go through Arizona@Work, Yuma County to determine eligibility and potentially enroll in Arizona Western College, Job Training Program WIOA.

Possible Assistance

• Financially assist students with their tuition and books if they do not qualify for a Pell Grant.
• We may also be able to assist with training related expenses.
• Internships or work experiences to further enhance students’ knowledge and skills in their field of interest.

Program Expectations

• We want to see you grow and succeed in the job training program.  In order for us to support you, we need you to be a motivated learner!
• Students are expected to successfully complete their occupational certificate program.
• Students are expected to obtain employment in their area of study with a minimum wage of $10 per hour.
• Students are expected to maintain contact with our program for a minimum of 1 year after their completion.

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