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Due to unforeseen circumstances, all members of the Pima Community College (PCC) Governing Board will be attending the Board's March 8, 2023, Regular Meeting remotely. At the discretion of the Board Chair, PCC administrators and others making scheduled presentations to the Board may also be appearing remotely. Tonight's meeting will otherwise be conducted in a hybrid format as previously noticed, and members of the public may still attend in person at PCC's District Office, room C-105. During the "Public Comment-Call to the Audience" portion of tonight's meeting, public comments may still be made either remotely or in person. PCC staff will be on-site in room C-105 to assist members of the public attending in person who wish to address comments to the Board.

Pima Community College Announces Registered Apprenticeship Program March 10

March 9, 2020

Tucson, AZ – Pima Community College is the first community college in Arizona to become a Registered Apprenticeship sponsor.

On March 10, Join Chancellor Lee Lambert, along with Denise Kingman, Pima’s Director of Employer Engagement and Career Services and William Higgins of the Arizona Department of Economic Security’s Apprenticeship Office, as they discuss the impact Pima’s program will have on the future of work-based learning in Arizona.

  • When: 2:30 p.m., March 10, 2020
  • Where: Community Board Room (Building C), PCC District Office, 4905 E. Broadway Blvd.
  • Info: Industry, community partners and media outlets are welcomed to attend

Pima’s Registered Apprenticeship programs will open up new career path opportunities for students and businesses will enjoy a new workforce that is specifically trained for their industry. Employers will see reduced turnover, lower training costs and improved productivity while apprentices have the opportunity to earn a paycheck while receiving hands-on training and instruction that result in successful, well-paid and highly respected careers.

Apprentices can earn a variety of nationally recognized industry certifications. They also will have the option to pursue one of Pima’s degree or certificate programs.

To learn more about Pima’s Registered Apprenticeship program, contact Careerservices@pima.edu.

CONTACT:

Libby Howell, APR, Executive Director
Media, Government and Community Relations
(520) 206-4778, ehowell1@pima.edu

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