Explore career opportunities at the AWC Healthcare Job Fair on Oct. 23
October 17, 2024Students, alumni, and general public are invited to attend
Yuma, AZ (October 16, 2024) – Join Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College at the 2024 Healthcare Job Fair to explore education and employment opportunities in the healthcare field.
At the event, individuals will be able to explore relevant certificates and degrees offered by AWC and other transfer universities. Additionally, university representatives will be available to answer questions for students interested in transferring to a baccalaureate program.
Local healthcare professionals in attendance will offer career information as well as employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities.
“I'm thrilled to invite the community to join us at our Healthcare Job Fair,” said Cinthia Alvarez, Executive Director & Dean of Career and Technical Education for AWC’s Entrepreneurial College. “This event offers a unique chance to meet top healthcare employers, learn about various career opportunities, professional organizations, and explore how you can make a meaningful impact in the field. This event is a valuable resource for anyone looking to grow in the healthcare field.”
The Healthcare Job Fair is a joint effort between various AWC departments, including Career and Advisement Services, Transfer Services, Nursing, Allied Health, and Radiologic Technology Programs. It is one of many events over the course of AWC’s National Transfer Student Week that aim to support students seeking to further their education.
“As the demand for skilled healthcare professionals continues to rise, we are committed to empowering individuals with the education, training, and opportunities they need to thrive in this essential industry,” commented Reetika Dhawan, CEO of Arizona Western Entrepreneurial College and Vice President of Workforce & Healthcare Programs.
The Healthcare Job Fair will take place on Thursday, October 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the 3C Schoening Conference Center of the AWC-Yuma Campus. A campus map can be found here.
For additional information, contact the Transfer Services Department at transfer.services@azwestern.edu or (928) 344-7638.
Below is a list of participating entities scheduled to attend the Healthcare Job Fair:
Participating Employers, Agencies, and Organizations:
• Amedisys Home Health
• ARIZONA@WORK - Career Resource Center
• Community Medical Services
• Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma
• Exceptional Health Care
• Grand Canyon Medical Clinic
• Health Start Program - Yuma County Public Health District
• LaSalle Corrections, West/San Luis Regional Detention and Support Center
• Life Care Center of Yuma
• National Association of Hispanic Nurses, Angeles del Desierto Chapter
• Regional Center for Border Health, Inc.
• Ridgeview Transitional Rehab
• Southwestern Palliative Care and Hospice
• Summit Healthcare Association
• Sunset Health
• Yuma County Public Health
• Yuma County Sheriff's Office
• Yuma Regional Medical Center
• Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital
Participating Universities:
• Arizona State University
• ASU Local Yuma
• Chamberlain University
• Grand Canyon University
• Northern Arizona University
• University of Arizona Health Sciences OEDI
• University of Arizona Yuma
• University of Maryland Global Campus
• Western New Mexico University
• University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine
Participating AWC Programs:
• AWC Career and Advisement Services
• AWC Healthcare Programs
• AWC Transfer Services
Contact:
Dr. Joann Chang
Dean of Healthcare Programs
Arizona Western College
joann.chang@azwestern.edu
(928) 344-7665
Contact:
Cinthia Alvarez
Executive Director & Dean of Career and Technical Education
Arizona Western College
cinthia.alvarez@azwestern.edu
(928) 317-6038