Yuma Transfer and Career Expo
The Yuma Transfer and Career Expo will focus provide transfer and career information as well as full and part-time employment, volunteer, and internship opportunities.
CDL Open House
Visualize yourself in the captain’s seat, and join us at our next open house on June 1st! Take a test drive in one of our big rigs and experience firsthand a glimpse into the world of truck driving. We will be sharing how to get your CDL and the opportunities that come with it, while our admissions staff will be available for any questions you may have.
-Climb into a big rig and take turns driving back and forth
-Tour the facility and meet your instructors
-Learn about the stability of the trucking industry, team and solo careers, and how much you can earn
-Learn about our job placement program with pre-hiring opportunities with national trucking carriers/companies
We will have light refreshments available, see you there!
Healthcare Job Fair
Event is open to students, alumni, and general public
Those aspiring to pursue a healthcare career will have an upcoming opportunity to explore what opportunities are available.
Arizona Western College Career and Advisement Services, Transfer Services, Nursing, Allied Health, and Radiologic Technology Programs have collaborated to offer a Healthcare Job Fair from 3:00-6:00pm on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the 3C Schoening Center at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. A campus map can be found here.
This event will provide students, alumni, and the general public interested in healthcare careers including Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Allied Health, and other related fields with career information, part-time or full-time employment openings, internships, and volunteer opportunities.AWC will showcase the certificates and associate degrees that are available, and university representatives within relevant fields will also provide students with transfer information and pathways to attain their baccalaureate degree.“Arizona Western College is excited to be hosting the Healthcare Job Fair for a second year with this year’s fair being open to our community to attend,” said Dr. Joann Chang, AWC Dean of Healthcare Programs. “As the college of the community, we recognize the importance of connecting our community to the healthcare jobs that are available and the educational programs that can support these positions. AWC is making strides to provide the training, certificates, and degrees that can launch a healthcare career, but also expanding our partnerships with our university partners to provide a pathway to a baccalaureate degree locally in Yuma. AWC is here to educate, train, and build our Yuma healthcare workforce.”
Cinthia Alvarez, AWC Director of Nursing, added, “The healthcare job fair emerged to provide an opportunity for healthcare students to explore employment options in the area of healthcare they are pursuing. We hosted the first healthcare job fair last year, and students were so excited to learn about the different opportunities within our community. Our community needs more healthcare workers in the workforce. This job fair will help students in healthcare programs and community members network with local agencies so they can select the best pathway in healthcare.”
Veteran’s Day Fall Fiesta
Join us in celebrating our local community and brave veterans, who have selflessly served our nation at the “Veterans Day Fall Fiesta” hosted by Yuma Dispensary on November 11, 2023 from 1-5 P.M.
The FREE event will feature:
- Live Music: The festival offers an amazing lineup of live entertainment, showcasing local talent and adding to the vibrant atmosphere.
- Exclusive Discounts: Attendees will have access to exclusive discounts from local businesses and artists, making it a fantastic opportunity to support the Yuma community.
- Culinary Delights: There will be a delectable array of local cuisine highlighting a true celebration of the finest culinary creations Yuma has to offer.
- Complimentary Surprises: Throughout the day, there will be some delightful surprises in store to make the festival experience even more memorable.
- Fun Raffles: Our fun raffles will provide attendees with a chance to win exciting prizes, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event.
It’s an unforgettable salute to our heroes in the heart of fall’s enchantment!
Yuma County Job Fair
This year’s job fair will be held at the Yuma County Main Library on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. all Yuma County departments will be onsite to discuss job openings, opportunities, and more!
Healthcare Job Fair
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023 – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
VENUE
MLK Jr. Neighborhood Center
300 South 13th Avenue
Yuma, Arizona 85364
ARIZONA@WORK is hosting a healthcare hiring event on June 28th, 2023 from 9am-12pm. See flyer for more details.