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Fifth graders become college students for a day

Yuma, AZ (November 8, 2022) – Before they even step foot onto a middle school campus, fifth-grade students are getting the opportunity to have the full college experience at Arizona Western College.

For over a decade, AWC has invited fifth graders to become college students for a day through the I’m Going to College event. On Thursday, Nov. 3, a group of 142 students from Yuma Elementary District One schools, O.C. Johnson Elementary and Dorothy Hall Elementary, participated in the program.

AWC makes Family Development Credential accessible for working adults

Courses to be offered on Fridays and Saturdays in Spring 2023

Yuma, AZ (November 3, 2022) – Arizona Western College is making a Family Development Credential more accessible for working individuals by offering courses on Fridays and Saturdays in the spring of 2023.

The AWC Family Studies Department made the change to a weekend course schedule in an effort to better serve those working in social services at locations like Chicanos Por La Causa, WACOG, Head Start, and more.

AWC, Arizona Commerce Authority help secure $15 million to connect dislocated workers to jobs

Yuma, AZ (November 2, 2022) – New resources are being made available to help long-term unemployed individuals, dislocated workers, and workers impacted by the pandemic. Through a federal grant, workers will have access to skills training, career pathways, and job opportunities. As part of this initiative, Arizona Western College is delivering on the needs of its communities through workforce development and partnerships in Arizona.

Heil named Communicator of the Year

Yuma, AZ (October 21, 2022) – Over the last four years, Associate Dean of Marketing and Communications Mandy Heil has utilized her role to successfully lead several districtwide initiatives in alignment with Arizona Western College’s mission, vision, and Strategic Plan.

Herrington earns Chief of Staff certification from Oxford Business School

Yuma, AZ (October 20, 2022) – After nearly ten months of development sessions, interviews, and panels, Arizona Western College Chief of Staff Ashley Herrington was selected to be part of a world-first, tailor-made certification program at the University of Oxford Business School in England.

Students visiting AWC for High School Senior Day

Yuma, AZ (October 18, 2022) – In an effort to eliminate barriers and make higher education accessible for all, Arizona Western College has created an event exclusively for high school seniors to visit the college.

Community Band to present Fall Concert

Yuma, AZ (October 13, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Community Band will be holding its Fall Concert on Monday, Oct. 17.

The title of the concert is “Summer Suite” and it will feature seven pieces. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. in the Schoening Conference Center located in the 3C Building at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.

The community is invited to attend this free concert. Donations will be accepted.

Students complete Restaurant Startup Boot Camp at no cost through Yuma Food Business Incubator pilot program

Future courses to be offered through AWC Continuing Education

Yuma, AZ (October 7, 2022) – Arizona Western College teamed up with the Local First Arizona Foundation this summer to provide aspiring food entrepreneurs with the unique opportunity to grow their food business through a Restaurant Startup Boot Camp.

AWC extends invitation to National Transfer Student Week events

Yuma, AZ (October 5, 2022) – In support of Arizona Western College’s efforts to double the rate of earned baccalaureate degrees in the district by 2035, the college will be hosting several events and activities as part of National Transfer Student Week from Oct. 17-21.

AWC Transfer Services will be providing virtual and in-person opportunities to assist students on their path to a university. Events are available for transfer students at AWC or current students considering attaining a bachelor’s degree.