Meet Evan, a GateWay CC machining and welding student. Thanks to the skills learned at GWCC, Evan hopes to land a career in the aerospace industry. It’s students like Evan who remind us just how vital community colleges are in providing affordable, high-quality, education.

Today, I joined 15 of Maricopa Community Colleges's finest for the annual Chancellor's Civic Leadership Medallion ceremony. The distinguished award recognizes students for their civic accomplishments and leadership abilities. Congratulations to this year's awe-inspiring honorees!

Yesterday, I joined our Arizona State University partners for Blackstone’s announcement of a $1 million dollar gift to establish a Blackstone LaunchPad at ASU. Through the entrepreneurial initiative, ASU and @MCCCD students will connect education to application, theory to practice, and dreams to reality.

Historic milestone for @MCCCD, as we celebrated a #RioFirst, honoring Rio Salado College’s inaugural bachelor’s degree recipients at last night's commencement ceremony. I’m immensely proud of what @MCCCD have been able to accomplish in only a few years. Congratulations, graduates!

Proud to welcome Secretary Janet Yellen (Archived) at Mesa Community College this morning for a tour of our cutting-edge Automated Industrial Technology lab. As a leader in regional workforce development, @MCCCD collaborates with government and industry to prepare students for roles in today's expanding job market.

It’s exciting to see years of work come to life as South Mountain CC honored its first bachelor’s degree recipients during last night’s historic commencement celebration. These four outstanding graduates will undoubtedly make impactful contributions to the behavioral sciences field.

🎓 Thank you First Lady Melania Trump for joining us to celebrate the academic excellence of Mesa Community College’s Class of 2024!

Thank you, First Lady Melania Trump, for joining us this morning at Mesa Community College’s commencement ceremony. You serve as an inspiration to community college students, educators, and leaders nationwide. I know, @MCCCD and the Class of 2024 will long remember this special day! 🎓 Fly high, Thunderbirds!

.@MCCCD & Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation have a rich history of training skilled workers. Funding from the Lowe's Foundation will enhance construction trades programs at Mesa Community College, South Mountain CC, and Rio Salado College, ensuring students have access to the resources and facilities needed to be job-ready.

Thanks to U.S. National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education program, Maricopa Community Colleges, Miami Dade College, and Houston Community College Official will form the National Applied AI Consortium, developing innovative programs and transformative learning opportunities to help bridge the #AI skills gap for community college students.

With nine consecutive semesters of enrollment growth, @MCCCD's enrollment is expected to exceed 100,000 students this fall semester. As the Valley’s most accessible higher education provider, our 10 colleges are fueling Arizona’s workforce and creating opportunities for all.

Thank you Governor Katie Hobbs and Deputy Secretary of U.S. Department of Energy David M. Turk for joining us at GateWay CC to highlight clean energy initiatives and tour the college's HVAC labs. Maricopa Community Colleges is developing the next generation of skilled workers to support Arizona's growing infrastructure.

This #HSIsWeek, Maricopa Community Colleges joins the national effort to improve access and advance outcomes for Hispanic/Latino students. With 38% of our student population identifying as Hispanic, we are committed to removing barriers to help learners succeed during and after college.

Honored to join President Donald J. Trump, Secretary Miguel Cardona, HACU, UnidosUS, and #HigherEd leaders for the signing of a new executive order committed to providing long-term support to HSIs. This initiative aligns with Maricopa Community Colleges's mission to remove barriers and support Hispanic & Latino students.

Proud to join TSMC Arizona, Governor Katie Hobbs, Mayor Kate Gallego, Rey Rivera, Ed.D. |#EMCCPride|#EnrollAtEMCC, Kate Smith, Sandra Watson, and Valley leaders for the unveiling of expanded #semiconductor apprenticeship opportunities supported by classroom learning from Estrella Mountain Community College and Rio Salado College.

.Phoenix College hosted MCCCD leaders, community partners, donors, and more for Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation’s launch of #EmpowerED! The campaign works to reduce financial barriers that stand in the way of college opportunities. Pledge your support today: mcccdf.org/empowered

Great meeting with Governor Katie Hobbs and Arizona Community Colleges to discuss the key role community colleges play in educating Arizona's workforce. @MCCCD produces the second-largest number of college graduates in the state and supports one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County.

Thank you Governor Katie Hobbs and Arizona Commerce Authority for investing in Maricopa Community Colleges. We are honored to be selected for a second Future48 Workforce Accelerator at Chandler-Gilbert CC which will provide critical education and training to support Arizona’s growing aerospace and defense workforce.