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Career and Technical Education: The Backbone of a Strong, Well-Educated Workforce

CTE is specialized training in various trades to equip students with core academic, employability, technical, and job-specific skills. MCCCD training and certifications account for 95 percent of…
February 2, 2021

Putting Your Military Experience on an Attention-Grabbing Resume

In the military, service members gain an immense amount of skills, achievements, and knowledge to make them excellent candidates for any organization. To help navigate their military-to-civilian…
January 27, 2021

Top Tips to Finding a New Career Path After the Military

After serving in the military, reentering the workforce can be intimidating for former service members and their families. Although transitioning seems challenging, it doesn’t have to be.
January 20, 2021

5 Ways Arizona Can Put People Back to Work and Transform Higher Education

An OpEd by Dr. Jackie Elliott, Central Arizona College President/CEO; Dr. Steven R. Gonzales, the Maricopa County Community College District Interim Chancellor; and Dr. Lee Lambert, Pima Community…
January 6, 2021

Paying for College

Paying for college can be a challenge. Almost everyone, regardless of income, can qualify for some form of financial aid. The Maricopa Community Colleges offer various resources to support you in…
January 4, 2021

Highest Paying Associate Degree Career Paths

There are plenty of two-year associate degrees for those seeking a higher-paying career. Associate degrees cost less, have a short completion time, and still afford high-paying job opportunities. 
December 9, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to Prepare Students for a Successful Academic School Year

Your success at Maricopa is important to us. These tips and tools can help you no matter where you are at Maricopa.
August 27, 2020

The Maricopa County Community College District Receives Healthy Arizona Worksites Award

MCCCD has been named a 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program (HAWP) recipient.
July 15, 2020

The Maricopa Community Colleges and Intel Launch First Artificial Intelligence Associate Degree Program

MCCCD announced a collaboration with Intel and the Arizona Commerce Authority to create Arizona’s first Artificial Intelligence certificate and degree program enabling tens of thousands of students…
June 25, 2020

The Maricopa Community Colleges to Invest Millions to Help Students Stay on Track

On June 9, 2020, the MCCCD Governing Board voted on measures designed to ease the financial burden on students and families in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 10, 2020

MCCCD Partners with National Governor’s Association to Reskill Workers During Pandemic

National Governors Association, American Association of Community Colleges Launch Reskilling and Recovery Network.
June 4, 2020