The COVID-19 pandemic has hit families hard – emotionally and economically – locally and beyond. Many hard-working people in Coconino County and across the nation are scraping by, sometimes with more than one job. Many others are out of work or working in jobs that aren’t making ends meet. We are all dreaming about a better life for our families and our loved ones. I am here to remind everyone that we have a local resource that is ready to help: Coconino Community College. Community … [Read more...] about Valuing People at Coconino Community College
Colleen Smith Ph.D.
CCC Preparing for New Career and Technical Education Programs
Coconino Community College will be rolling out three new Career and Technical Education programs, and we hope to have a fourth one on the way soon. The new programs are Cyber Security, Marine Maintenance Technician and Veterinary Technician. The CCC District Governing Board approved the programs during its December meeting, and we are busy working with industry partners to develop curricula. These programs meet long-discussed public needs in Coconino County, and even though CCC remains … [Read more...] about CCC Preparing for New Career and Technical Education Programs
CCC Responding to Hospitality Industry Training Needs
A newly hired employee, wanting to excel in a job she’s never done before, needs to calculate how many supplies will be needed until the next delivery. A clerk needs to know how to help a guest have a positive, memorable experience. A manager needs to reduce turnover and help the business train and retain the workforce. Sometimes, businesses need to help train employees already on the job to improve skills quickly, and Coconino Community College is developing a non-credit program to … [Read more...] about CCC Responding to Hospitality Industry Training Needs