Welding team participates in national competition
June 19, 2023Students qualify after earning gold at regionals, state
Yuma, AZ (June 19, 2023) – Arizona Western College welders are representing Arizona at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia this week from June 19-23.
AWC and YRMC compete for innovation, excellence on global stage
June 19, 2023Yuma, AZ (June 19, 2023) – Arizona Western College’s partnership with Yuma Regional Medical Center to create innovative solutions in rural healthcare has garnered global recognition. AWC was recently selected as one of five Triple E Awards finalists in the running for Community Engagement Initiative of the Year.
Dr. Corr signs open letter championing value of college education and training
June 7, 2023Arizona college presidents partner with Education Forward Arizona to amplify united call to action
Yuma, AZ (June 7, 2023) – Arizona is currently facing a severe shortage of college-educated adults. Just under half of Arizonans between the ages of 25 and 64 have earned a bachelor’s or associate degree or a professional credential or certificate. That’s well below the statewide goal of ensuring that at least 60 percent of Arizona’s adults have a postsecondary degree or credential by 2030.
AWC Launches New Entrepreneurial College
May 18, 2023Program creates improved education and training pathways for students and a more reliable pipeline of talent for employers
Yuma, AZ (May 18, 2023) – To meet a growing demand for an evolving entrepreneurial and workforce-based industry, Arizona Western College will be adding what it has been referring to as a “Second Pillar” to its services, officially titled the Entrepreneurial College.