Longtime Cottonwood resident Ruth-Ellen Elinski has been named program director for the Yavapai College (YC) Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Elinski moved into that position in early August. She earlier had been a certified business analyst at YC, according to a college news release. In … [Read more...] about Elinski Named Yavapai College Program Director for SBDC
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Job Future Looking Bright at CP Technologies
During the official ribbon-cutting of the CP Technologies (CP Tech) manufacturing complex, local, national and international leaders predicted a significant increase in high-tech jobs in the immediate Prescott region. CP Tech personnel greeted industry and business leaders and invited guests at … [Read more...] about Job Future Looking Bright at CP Technologies
Computer Experts Warn of Increasing Security Threats
Two Prescott-based computer authorities are in absolute agreement about the need for exceptional caution about computer protections. One – Edward Fisher, owner of Fisher PC Help – said this: “Be absolutely paranoid about your computer security.” The second – Theo Soumilas, who owns Northern … [Read more...] about Computer Experts Warn of Increasing Security Threats
Yavapai College reverts to ‘Red Phase’ of COVID-19 re-entry plan beginning 11/30
Yavapai College has announced that the College will revert to the ‘red phase’ of its COVID-19 re-entry plan when the College returns from Thanksgiving break on Monday, November 30 through Sunday, December 6. College leadership will meet each Friday through the … [Read more...] about Yavapai College reverts to ‘Red Phase’ of COVID-19 re-entry plan beginning 11/30
Printing Out a House
Imagine standing with your architect and building contractor on a building lot on a Monday morning as they begin construction of your 1,500-square-foot, single-story home. You leave just as the three-man crew goes to work turning on a machine. Three days later, when you return, you’re staring at … [Read more...] about Printing Out a House
The Southwest Wine Center at Yavapai College Wins Environmental Excellence Award of Distinction
Yavapai College’s Southwest Wine Center, located on the Verde Valley campus in Clarkdale, won the Award of Distinction at the Arizona Forward 39th Annual Environmental Excellence Awards Gala on Sept. 21. The honor recognizes the Southwest Wine Center as a leader in adopting environmentally … [Read more...] about The Southwest Wine Center at Yavapai College Wins Environmental Excellence Award of Distinction
Pursuing an Interest, Advancing a Career
At the start of the spring term at Yavapai College, the convocation keynote address was given by the incoming college president Dr. Lisa Rhine. During her talk, she made mention of the ratio 1:2:7 in today’s job market and how that impacts education. The 1: 2: 7 ratio means: one job will be … [Read more...] about Pursuing an Interest, Advancing a Career
Yavapai College Providing Engineering Education, Paid Internships with NSF Grants
Spring is in the air, and Yavapai College’s National Science Foundation (NSF) grant internships are starting out strong. The NSF has awarded Yavapai College’s Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) in Prescott an $855,350 Advanced Technical Education Grant. The award will fund “Engineered … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Providing Engineering Education, Paid Internships with NSF Grants
YC Paves Road to 21st Century Production Occupations
Yavapai College’s Integrated Systems Engineering Technician Certificate (ISET) paves the way for students to enter into 21st century production occupations, commonly known in this era as the Mechatronics Field. Mechatronic Engineering is one of the newest branches of engineering, and has far … [Read more...] about YC Paves Road to 21st Century Production Occupations
Fast-Track Management Courses Offered
Yavapai College's Fast-Track Management Program has late-start courses geared toward working adults for professional development beginning Oct. 17. Students can take one course or earn a Management Certificate with eight courses, build managerial skills, confidence and professional recognition with … [Read more...] about Fast-Track Management Courses Offered
