AWC garners global recognition for creation of Entrepreneurial College
June 25, 2024Dr. Corr speaks on driving innovation and community impact during plenary session panel in Brazil
Yuma, AZ (June 25, 2024) – Arizona Western College recently earned recognition on an international level after being named by Triple E Awards as a finalist for Americas Most Impactful University of the Year.
Talent Search students attend three-day CTE camp
June 18, 2024Yuma, AZ (June 18, 2024) – Twenty-two Talent Search students from Yuma and La Paz counties recently participated in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Camp.
During the Navigating Your Future event at Arizona Western College, the eighth- and ninth-grade students spent three days learning about various careers available in CTE fields.
AWC launches new Food Incubator program
June 12, 2024Four-week course offered through AWC Continuing Education
Yuma, AZ (June 13, 2024) – Arizona Western College is launching a new Food Incubator program this month to teach aspiring entrepreneurs what it takes to start and run a successful business.
This four-week, boot camp-style course will be co-taught by AWC Professor of Accounting Dr. Kristine Duke and AWC Professor of Culinary Arts Chef Bob Gedeon.
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.