AZ Quest Grant Programs
Fast-track educational programs for dislocated workers in Yuma and La Paz Counties.
Arizona Quest Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant, funded 100% by the U.S. Department of Labor. The funding amount for FY24/25 is $2,647,694.
Prepares students to design patterns for architecting optimal IT solutions on AWS as well as troubleshooting AWS strategies and services.
Provides students with the fundamentals of building IT infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Optimizing the use of AWS Cloud through the development of an understanding of AWS services, best practices, and how they fit into cloud-based solutions.
Participants will demonstrate basic knowledge in air conditioning and refrigeration that will prepare them to obtain an entry-level position within the field.
Provides participants with the essential skills required of an entry-level employee in the carpentry industry. Program curriculum is aligned with National Center for Construction Education Research standardized national skills standards for the construction trades.
Provides graduates with the essential skills required of an entry-level employee in the electrical wiring industry. Program curriculum is aligned with National Center for Construction Education Research standardized national skills standards for the construction trades. This program is a fast-track to the Basic Electrical Certificate, completed in just one semester.
Basic principles and operator skills associated with the operation of a CNC milling machine. Program curriculum is aligned with National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) for metalworking and machining trades.
This certificate provides students with a basic understanding of Plumbing. Topics include standard tools, materials, and fixtures used in basic plumbing systems, joining methods used, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of a basic plumbing system.
Coursework covers topics such as fiber optics theory and principles, broadband technologies, installation, and termination techniques, and splicing and repair procedures. Students will also gain hands-on experience using industry-standard equipment.
This course focuses on applying client self-care concepts and basic procedures relative to fundamentals of nursing, communication, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, legal/ethical issues, and aging. The concepts and procedures are introduced in the classroom and practiced in the college laboratory before implementation under faculty supervision in a clinical setting. This course prepares the learner for taking the certification examination to become a certified nursing assistant.
Graduates will demonstrate preparedness for the CompTIA A+ certification exam and knowledge of best practices in troubleshooting, networking, and security across a variety of devices to set the stage for CompTIA A+ IT careers.
Data analysts prepare, process, and analyze data to help inform business decisions. They create visualizations to share their findings with stakeholders and provide recommendations driven by data.
This fully online program teaches you the skills you need for an entry-level job in digital marketing or e-commerce, with no experience required. You'll learn popular tools and platforms, such as Canva, Constant Contact, Hootsuite, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Shopify, Twitter, Google Ads, and Google Analytics.
This certificate provides an introduction to basic electrical principles, circuits and measurements. It also gives an overview of the principles and applications of components, control circuits, diagrams, PLC architecture/programming and troubleshooting.
Designed to prepare individuals for certification as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). Upon successful completion of EMS 152, the student is eligible to take the EMT examination and to apply to the Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Emergency Medical Services for certification as an EMT. Criminal history self-disclosure required.
Provides the student with the knowledge of the fundamental job skills for an entry-level technician and prepares them to sit for the Ready-To-Work exam and earn the Ready-to-Work Certificate through North American Technical Excellence (NATE). This is a fast-track, hybrid course that meets in-person for hands-on learning as students work through coursework online on their own time. Includes OSHA-10 Hour certification.
Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional program will build a foundation of basic bookkeeping concepts and accounting measurement, learn how to work through the various phases of the accounting cycle to produce key financial statements, and practice interpreting and analyzing financial statements to make key business decisions.
Intuit QuickBooks Certified User program will build a foundation of basic accounting knowledge and utilities of the Intuit QuickBooks Desktop software that includes pre-built sample companies, multiple company files, annual updates, and data backed-up and restored.
This beginner-level certificate is designed to provide IT professionals with in-demand skills -- including Python, Git, and IT automation -- that can help you advance your career. Knowing how to write code to solve problems and automate solutions is a crucial skill for anybody in IT. Python, in particular, is now the most in-demand programming language by employers.
Students will gain skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper venipuncture techniques and standard precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults. The Phlebotomy Technician program includes theory and hands-on instruction.
This online training program provides the skills you need for an introductory-level job in IT support, with no relevant experience required. You’ll learn about troubleshooting and customer care, networking, operating systems, system administration, and security.
Get started in the in-demand field of project management with a Professional Certificate. Learn how to manage projects using traditional and agile methods, create project documentation, and develop strategic communication skills.
Coursework covers topics such as fundamentals of graphical communications, including sketching, computer-aided drafting, design, and parametric modeling.
You will create designs on paper and in digital design tools like Figma and Adobe XD. By the end of the certificate program, you will have a professional UX portfolio that includes three end-to-end projects, so that you’re ready to apply for jobs. Upon completion, you can directly apply for jobs with Google and over 150 U.S. employers, including Walmart, Best Buy, and Astreya.