AWC honors La Paz County graduates
May 17, 2024Parker, AZ (May 17, 2024) – Arizona Western College recently celebrated the achievements of La Paz County degree and certificate recipients on Thursday, May 9.
Students were honored with a certificate of recognition for their dedication to higher education during the Celebration of Leaders in Education event at the Parker Community Center in La Paz County.
Dr. Corr invited to participate in White House Workforce Convening
May 8, 2024Attendees shared ideas to help prepare Americans for job market of tomorrow
Yuma, AZ (May 8, 2024) – Arizona Western College President Dr. Daniel Corr was recently invited to join the Biden-Harris administration and other state leaders at the White House to discuss efforts to expand investments in students and workers that lead to good jobs in high-demand sectors including clean energy, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and more.
AWC students to benefit from Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship Program
May 7, 2024Funding allocated to help Arizonans obtain credentials, degrees, and advanced skills in high-growth occupations
Yuma, AZ (May 7, 2024) – In partnership with Arizona Western College and the state’s nine other public community college districts, Governor Katie Hobbs has created the Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship to help Arizonans earn a credential, degree, or build advanced skills that lead to jobs in high-wage, high-growth occupations.
AWC launches new Electronics classes to meet industry need
April 29, 2024Grant funding available to cover training costs
Yuma, AZ (April 29, 2024) – Arizona Western College has launched new Electronics classes at the Wellton Manufacturing Training Center to meet an industry need in the local region. Students seeking employment in the electronics and test industry will gain in-demand skills by enrolling in these new classes.
Ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates new Fernandez Family Cyber Security Lab
April 24, 2024Yuma, AZ (April 24, 2024) – Arizona Western College recently unveiled the new Fernandez Family Cyber Security Lab to the community during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 23.
Located in the Business Administration Building at the AWC Yuma Campus, this state-of-the-art learning hub will meet local workforce needs and provide students with hands-on experience using real-world tools to prepare for the threat landscape that cybersecurity professionals face today.
Reetika Dhawan of Arizona Western College Selected for the Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship
April 16, 2024With Wave of Experienced Community College Presidents Retiring, New Aspen Fellow Commits to Learning the Practices of Transformational Leaders
Yuma, AZ (April 17, 2024) – The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced today that Reetika Dhawan, Entrepreneurial College Chief Executive Officer and Vice President of Workforce & Healthcare Programs at Arizona Western College, is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2024-25 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship.
Wellton Manufacturing Training Center offers new electrical trailer for on-site trainings
April 16, 2024Yuma, AZ (April 16, 2024) –Arizona Western College’s Wellton Manufacturing Training Center is working to meet industry and community needs by providing a new electrical trailer that can be utilized at corporate trainings.
Arizona Western College and Pipeline AZ Ensure Arizona Students Are Career-Ready Post-Grad
February 28, 2024The new dashboard helps students level up their career search
YUMA, Ariz. (February 29, 2024) - Pipeline AZ, an Arizona career development and job skills exploration platform, has launched an enhanced community college dashboard to address the evolving needs of students, job seekers, and employers statewide.
Ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate new Matador Activity Center
February 7, 2024Facility officially open for instruction and student use
Yuma, AZ (February 7, 2024) – Arizona Western College’s new Matador Activity Center (MAC) will be unveiled to the community during an upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony.
AWC earns $1.11 million from Department of Education to strengthen secondary and postsecondary CTE pathways
January 31, 2024Funds 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.