CAC Partners with USI to Launch New Drone Training Programs
Central Arizona College Partners with USI to Launch New Drone Training Programs Pinal County, Az. – Central Arizona College (CAC) is excited to announce a new partnership with Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) to offer three robust training opportunities in drone aviation. These programs aim to equip students with FAA certification preparation, hands-on flight training, industry-recognized credentials, and are aligned with international ASTM standards that support career entry and advancement in unmanned
Central Arizona College Becomes Exclusive Arizona Partner with Niel Asher Education
By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing Pinal County, Az. – Central Arizona College (CAC), through its Workforce and Economic Development Division, is proud to announce a new contract with internationally recognized Niel Asher Education (NAE) to offer NCBTMB-approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for massage therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and allied health professionals. CAC is the only educational partner in the state of Arizona selected to deliver these courses.
Governor of Arizona Proclaims April Community College Month
April 10, 2025 April 2025 Proclaimed Community College Month By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and MarketingPinal County, AZ – Katie Hobbs, Governor of Arizona, proclaimed support for the ten Arizona Community College Districts, recognizing April 2025 as Arizona Community College Month. The proclamation coincides with National Community College Month in April and celebrates the contributions that Arizona Community Colleges make daily to shaping the future of Arizona and its
Central Arizona College Launches New Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
February 11, 2025 Central Arizona College Launches New Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and MarketingPinal County, AZ –Central Arizona College is excited to announce the launch of its new Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, beginning in Fall 2025 with introductory courses. Classes and programming will be located in the new Allied Health (AH) building at the Superstition Mountain Campus (805 S. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction, AZ.)TheDiagnostic
CAC, Big Interview Now Accessible to Students, Faculty, and Staff
February 3, 2025 Big Interview Now Accessible to Students, Faculty, and Staff at Central Arizona College By Erika Aguirre, Career Support Coordinator PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College’s Workforce and Economic Development is excited to announce that the cutting-edge interview preparation tool, Big Interview, is now available to all students, faculty, and staff. This powerful resource provides users with the tools they need to master interview skills, boost confidence, and succeed in
CAC, Jan 28, 2025, Bridge Program Launch
January 28, 2025 Central Arizona College - Bridge Program Launch PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Activating student career inspiration and exploration into program enrollment is a critical part of connecting our workforce ecosystem. Central Arizona College is excited to partner with Pipeline AZ to launch the college Bridge program with My Future AZ. Pipeline AZ built My Future AZ in partnership with the Arizona Department of Education, Center for the Future of Arizona and Arizona Business and
January 2025 Membership Luncheon Presentation
January 2025 Membership Luncheon PresentationWorkforce Programs at Central Arizona College - What's here and what's coming to CAC
CAC Foundation to Hold A Night of Stars in February
December 16, 2024 Central Arizona College Foundation to Hold A Night of Stars in February By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and MarketingPinal County, AZ – The Central Arizona College Foundation will host the annual A Night of Stars event on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Ak-Chin Elements Event Center at Ak-Chin Circle (16000 N Maricopa Rd., #200, Maricopa, AZ) to raise money for CAC’s scholarship programs, including Pinal Promise, that provide a high quality and affordable
CAC Partners with Epcor to Offer Wastewater Career Exploration Course
December 18, 2024 Central Arizona College Partners with Epcor to Offer Wastewater Career Exploration Course By EmmaLea Bittner, Coordinator Community & Continuing Education PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College (CAC) is proud to announce a new partnership with Epcor to launch an innovative Wastewater Career Exploration course, designed to introduce participants to the dynamic field of wastewater treatment and management. This eight-week course, sponsored by CAC in collaboration with
CAC Dual Enrollment Offers Opportunities for High School Students
November 14, 2024 Central Arizona College Dual Enrollment Offers Opportunities for High School Students By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College offers various opportunities for high school students to earn college credits while still in high school, saving them both time and money. One of these is Dual Enrollment. During the spring and fall 2024 semesters, more than 130 Dual Enrollment classes were offered in 14 high
CAC Foundation Receives Sizeable Donation From Cypress Creek Renewable
October 31, 2024 Central Arizona College Foundation Receives Sizeable Donation From Cypress Creek Renewables By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and MarketingPINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – The Central Arizona College Foundation recently received a donation of $10,000 for Pinal Promise from Cypress Creek Renewables."We are delighted to provide this donation to the Pinal Promise program so that they can continue their good work providing scholarships to Pinal County students," said Stacy Gramazio,
CAC Scholarship Established for Dr. Jani Attlebery Lifelong Learning Memorial
October 7, 2024 CAC Scholarships Available for Community and Continuing Education Students Beginning Fall 2025 By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and MarketingPINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Recently, the Dr. Jani Attebery Lifelong Leaming Memorial Scholarship was established to support non-credit learners taking Community and Continuing Education courses at Central Arizona College.Dr. Jani Attebery was the former CAC Dean of Workforce who passed away on January 7, 2022. As an educator, Dr.
Blood Drive, CAC Phi Theta Kappa Signal Peak Campus
September 24, 2024 Central Arizona College Phi Theta Kappa to Hold Blood Drive at Signal Peak Campus By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and MarketingPINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter will hold a blood drive at the Signal Peak Campus (8470 N. Overfield Rd., Coolidge, AZ 85128) on Monday, Oct. 21. The event, sponsored by Vitalant and Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), will begin at 9 a.m. and run until 1 p.m. The Vitalant Bloodmobile will be parked in the
Central Arizona College Community Events Announces 2024-2025 Season
Central Arizona College Community Events Announces 2024-2025 Season Submitted By Stacey Seaman, Pence Center DirectorPINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College (CAC) Community Events proudly announces its 2024-2025 season.With the ongoing closure and rebuilding of the Pence Center for the Arts at the college’s Signal Peak Campus, the 2024-25 Season highlights smaller local events that will be distributed between four of CAC’s campuses: Signal Peak Campus (SPC) in Coolidge, Maricopa Campus (MAR) in the
CAC Biology Professors Receive Grant Funding to Enhance Classroom Learning
CAC Biology Professors Receive Grant Funding to Enhance Classroom Learning By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Through the ALRISE Alliance, Central Arizona College received $15,000 in grant funding to develop two Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs.) The funds supported work being done by two biology faculty, Dr. Majid Ghaninia and Dr. Sunjung Park.Dr. Ghaninia is in the developmental stages of a biology CURE focusing on plant
CAC Fundraising for ''The Braille Calculator Project''
Fundraising letter for My First Talking Calculator As parents, engineers, and advocates for STEM education, we believe every child should have access to technologies that will help them learn science and mathematics. That's why my husband, John Kerns, and I are working with a team of engineering students at Central Arizona College to develop the first single digit Braille calculator for children in kindergarten, first and second grades. My First Talking Calculator is unique to the needs of young
CAC Young Americans For Freedom to Host '9/11 Never Forget Project' Ceremony
Central Arizona College Young Americans for Freedom to Host '9/11 Never Forget Project’ Ceremony By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – The Central Arizona College Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) chapter invites CAC students, faculty and staff as well as all Pinal County community citizens to attend the upcoming ‘9/11 Never Forget Project Ceremony at the Signal Peak Campus (8470 N Overfield Road, Coolidge, AZ). To commemorate the 23rd anniversary of
Coolidge, Arizona has been recently featured in Business View Magazine
We are excited to announce that Coolidge, Arizona has been recently featured in Business View Magazine. The Feature is based on an interview between Mayor, Jon Thompson; City Manager, Rick Miller; Development Services Director, Gilbert Lopez and Business View Magazine's Writer, Veronica Enair as part of our series covering economic growth and best city practices. Business View Magazine is a global leader in multi‐platform Business to Business profiles, news and opinion with over 840,000 executive
CAC Joins Other AZ Community Colleges in the Launch of ReadyTechGo
CAC Joins Other Arizona Community Colleges in the Launch of ReadyTechGo As part of the innovative ReadyTechGo network, Central Arizona College is committed to training students for in-demand tech jobs in Arizona PHOENIX – August 01, 2024 – The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity announced today the launch of ReadyTechGo, a collection of Arizona colleges focused on training students for in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing. Central Arizona College (CAC) is one of the four founding colleges
CAC Foundation to Host Golf Tournament Fundraiser
July 17, 2024 CAC Foundation to Host Golf Tournament Fundraiser By Angela Askey, Executive Director Public Relations and Marketing PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – The Central Arizona College Foundation is hosting a golf tournament on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. All proceeds raised will support the George Young Memorial Scholarship and the CAC Men's & Women's Track & Field teams. An 8 a.m. shotgun start will kick off the tournament at Mission Royale Golf Club (11 Mission Parkway, Casa Grande, AZ
