CDL Training Open House

YumaTruckDrivingSchool on December 29, 2025

Ready to make 2026 a year full of new beginnings, financial stability, and more? Don’t make wanting a new career just a New Year’s resolution, work for it and prepare with our CDL training! We offer both Class A & B training programs, so you can choose your path. Plus, we offer job placement assistance to help you land that first gig.
Meet our admissions staff, learn about the various funding options available (to those who qualify, including VA funding!), explore the many benefits the trucking industry has to offer you, and more!
Give yourself a new skillset this New Year and join us on January 17th!

CDL Open House

YumaTruckDrivingSchool on August 4, 2025

Imagine a career where you get paid to travel the country and see the beauty each of our states has to offer. This is exactly what you can get and more with a career in trucking!

All you need to get started is your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). With us, you can get your CDL in as little as 4 weeks! At our open house, we’ll share what you can expect as a trucker, other job options with a CDL, and how we can help you get there.

 

Join us to explore how a career in transportation can change your life!
– Get more information about grants and possible ways to pay for your CDL training, including VA funding. (Available to those who qualify)
– Learn more about our job placement assistance program and the pre-hiring opportunities that are available for our students with national motor carriers.
– Learn more about the trucking industry, including the excellent job stability, high pay, and different career options.
– Discover our flexible class schedules: morning, day, and evening classes are available.

 

We’ll see you there on August 23rd!

CDL Open House

YumaTruckDrivingSchool on May 14, 2024

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

faith.rodriquez on November 9, 2023

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

YumaDispensary on November 6, 2023

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

faith.rodriquez on July 5, 2023

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

faith.rodriquez on June 26, 2023

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.