The Yavapai College automotive program has received ASE Training Program reaccreditation from the ASE Education Foundation. Yavapai College’s automotive program has been accredited in maintenance and light repair through 2028. To achieve this coveted recognition, the college’s automotive program underwent rigorous evaluation by the ASE Education Foundation. Nationally accepted standards of excellence in areas such as instruction, facilities and equipment were used. “During the past few … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Automotive Program Receives National Accreditation
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C and C Cyclery, Findlay Subaru Prescott Give Gift of Active Lifestyles to Boys and Girls Club
In a joint effort between C and C Cyclery and Findlay Subaru Prescott, 19 Marin bicycles and Lazer helmets have been donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Prescott Valley. With this gift, business representatives say they hope to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and inspire a wave of enthusiasm for physical fitness and outdoor exploration. The bikes, provided by Findlay Subaru Prescott, were assembled by C and C Cyclery and volunteers. Mike Miranda, a BMX Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about C and C Cyclery, Findlay Subaru Prescott Give Gift of Active Lifestyles to Boys and Girls Club
Yavapai College Offers Winter OLLI Classes
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Yavapai College has added 26 more courses to its 2024 Winter-Spring schedule, raising the total number of available classes to 64. The courses – for residents 50 years old and above – cover topics ranging from current events to health, spiritual, legal and computer skills, as well as music, history, science, culture and the arts. Classes begin Jan. 22, and can be explored in detail at OLLI’s online catalog, at www.yc.edu/ollisedonaverde. OLLI’s … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Offers Winter OLLI Classes
Yavapai College Scores High in Economic Impact and Student Success
By Michael Grady Recent studies measuring the effectiveness of Arizona’s community colleges name Yavapai College as a statewide leader in successful student outcomes and a dynamic force in the local economy. Every year, the Arizona Community College Coordinating Council releases its Strategic Visions Outcome Report, with statewide data on how the state’s community colleges perform in terms of access, completion rates and alignment with Arizona’s workforce needs. While all ten institutions … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Scores High in Economic Impact and Student Success
Welcoming Graduates into the Workforce
As Yavapai County students gear up for graduation, the Workforce Development Board (WDB) is stepping forward to offer a range of services to support their transition into the workforce. Yavapai County is a hub of educational achievement, with 45 public high schools encompassing 8,351 students and boasting a commendable 77% graduation rate. Recognizing the importance of providing these graduates with the tools and resources they need to succeed in their professional journeys is … [Read more...] about Welcoming Graduates into the Workforce
The Eatery at Yavapai College: A New Dining Experience Opening this Month
I am excited to announce that on Jan. 16, a new dining experience will be launching at Yavapai College for students and the community. The college invites all students, employees and the community to join in on this new beacon of conscientious and creative dining called The Eatery, where every bite is a celebration of local flavor and ethical sourcing. The Eatery, nestled in the vibrant heart of the Yavapai College Prescott Campus in Building 3, will seamlessly marry nutrition, food quality … [Read more...] about The Eatery at Yavapai College: A New Dining Experience Opening this Month
Julia Ammons Demonstrates the Essence of Serving the Community
Julia Ammons, co-owner of Essence Kitchen & Bar in Chino Valley, uses the restaurant more as a tool for community building than a business. Ammons hires students from the Chino Valley High School culinary program to work there and offers free veterans luncheons every other month. She has also made the restaurant into an all-encompassing family business experience, as many family members work there, and she says that those who are hired become extended family members. For the veterans … [Read more...] about Julia Ammons Demonstrates the Essence of Serving the Community
Real Estate Values Climb Steadily as Market Struggles for Balance
Home prices continue to rise, inventory continues to fall short of a balanced market, and the interest rate on a standard 30-year mortgage is hovering around 7.8%. Prescott Area Association of Realtors President and KMF Real Estate Broker/Owner Faye Humphrey says the Quad Cities remains a seller’s market, but she says, “It’s always a great time to buy the right real estate.” For those who remember interest rates of the 1980s in the high teens, 7.8% looks pretty good. But compared to just a few … [Read more...] about Real Estate Values Climb Steadily as Market Struggles for Balance
Learning a Trade by Hand
For most of us, it’s enough to know how to turn on our car engines. Until a car breaks down, we prefer to take the functioning of our vehicles for granted. Not so for the students in the Automotive Technology Program at Yavapai College in Prescott. They are eager to learn all they can about all aspects of the automotive industry. To help meet this challenge, Findlay Hyundai on Willow Creek Road in Prescott has partnered with Yavapai College to provide five newer engines and two transmissions, … [Read more...] about Learning a Trade by Hand
Carmen Frederic Receives ATHENA Leadership Award
An invisible, yet powerful, thread of overcoming adversity to achieve long-held dreams wove its way through the audience of more than 100 attendees during the 4th Annual Quad Cities Leadership Awards as women came together to honor and celebrate each other Sunday, Sept. 24, at Starting Point in the Prescott Gateway Mall. As Yavapai College President Dr. Lisa Rhine and Prescott College President Dr. Barbara Morris shared deeply personal stories of their own challenges, women could empathize … [Read more...] about Carmen Frederic Receives ATHENA Leadership Award