This morning, higher education, community, and industry leaders gathered as the @blackstone Charitable Foundation announced a $3 million grant to launch Skilled Futures, a program aimed at increasing access to high-quality training and workforce development. Learn more:

.@MaricopaFND is proud to announce the selection of Julie Dunnigan as its next President & CEO. With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, Ms. Dunnigan will work to ensure students have the opportunity to improve their lives through education. Learn more:

Maricopa Community Colleges is partnering with @HeliosEdFnd to expand HSI ELEVATE across our 10 colleges. Thanks to a $2.2 million grant, the program will focus on helping first-gen students persist, transfer, and complete their postsecondary education. Read the full story.👇🏾

🎓 26 bachelor’s degrees by 2032! 👏🏽 As the #1 choice for Arizonans, we’re committed to keeping higher education affordable and accessible for learners of all backgrounds. Read more about our plans to expand our bachelor’s degree offerings:

Maricopa Community Colleges is helping small businesses thrive. Through the @AZSBDC, we offer no-cost advising, training, and resources to help entrepreneurs statewide. Read the full story to learn more:

Arizona is emerging as a national leader in semiconductor manufacturing, and Maricopa Community Colleges is on the front lines of preparing its workforce. Our students are gaining hands-on skills to launch careers in this fast-growing field. Read the full story to learn more:

The new Center for Global Engagement carries on the work led by our International and Intercultural Education Office, focusing on study abroad opportunities, support for international students, and faculty development. Read the full story to learn more:

We believe there's a better way to do college, and that includes textbooks. Our new series, A Better Way To Do College, highlights resources designed to help all students succeed. Learn how Open Educational Resources are saving students money on textbooks.

Our Open Education Resources have saved students over $270 million. Flexible choice, customized learning, and lasting access help students save money! Learn how we’re making higher education more accessible for everyone:

Did you know Maricopa Community Colleges contributed nearly $9 billion to the local economy in fiscal year in 2023-24? To learn more about MCCCD’s economic impact: https://t.co/Nh6OTSpI1G

Did you know, during the 2023–24 fiscal year, our system contributed nearly $9 billion to the local economy, supporting more than 108,000 jobs throughout Maricopa County? Learn more about our economic impact here: https://t.co/Nh6OTSpI1G

"For the 12th-straight semester, enrollment across our colleges is growing, a testament to the value students see in our programs, our faculty, and our mission," writes MCCCD Governing Board President Susan @BitterSmith. Read the full op-ed via @phxbizjournal.

From health care and aerospace to advanced manufacturing and #AI, Maricopa Community Colleges is powering Arizona’s fastest-growing industries. Learn more about how our system is contributing to the state's growing workforce:

Thanks to generous funding from @PiperTrust, Maricopa Community Colleges will receive $1 million to fuel the 10-college system's mission of transforming lives and enriching communities through teaching, learning, and service. Read the full story to learn more:

The three colleges will work alongside institutions nationwide to assess and align programs with growing workforce needs.

.@chandlergilbert, @gatewayaz, and @PVCC_Official have been selected to join the @AspenInstitute College Excellence Program’s Unlocking Opportunity network.

📈 Record-breaking enrollment! This fall, we’re welcoming more than 110,000 students! 🏜️ 91% are Arizona residents 🎓 Over half are first-generation students Read the full story to learn how we are creating opportunities for learners of all backgrounds: https://t.co/waNwP2wUKx

#ICYMI, the new Mesa College Promise program billboards are lighting up the city! 👏 Thanks to an innovative partnership between the @CITYOFMESA, @MaricopaFND, and @mesacc, these billboards are expected to raise $400,000 annually, supporting Mesa residents. Learn more.👇🏽

Since its launch, the Mesa College Promise program has funded over 800 scholarships! Learn more about the Mesa College Promise Program: https://t.co/YgWnzLKADC

Have you spotted the new signs down the US-60? 🛣️ The new Mesa College Promise billboards were unveiled at @mesacc's Southern & Dobson campus. These billboards are estimated to generate $400K per year, which will all go directly to funding scholarships for @CITYOFMESA residents.