Part of $15 million grant from U.S. Department of Labor to Arizona Commerce Authority in partnership with six Arizona Community Colleges
In an April 2, 2024 press release, Yavapai Community College announced that the Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) at Yavapai College is offering a wide range of certificates and support programs through its QUEST grant, tuition-free. The REDC obtained funding to support qualified learners for needs related to travel, technology, childcare, tuition assistance, stipends for internships, and removing other barriers for dislocated workers.
The grant is available to persons who are: (1) Temporarily or permanently laid off because of the COVID-19 pandemic disaster. (2) Underemployed with earnings under $50,000/year. (3) Considered dislocated workers as defined by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Section 3(15).(4) Veteran or family member (spouse or dependent). (5) Currently seeking employment.
According to the College, the courses are meant to certify and support learners seeking on-demand careers in a variety of fields, including 3D Printing, Accounting, Admin Professional, Assisted Living Caregiver, Automotive, Bookkeeping, Business Office, CDL, CNT, Computer Applications Specialist, Cyber Specialist, Cyber Tech, Diesel Tech, Electric Utility Tech, Electrical Instrumentation Tech, Electronics, EMT, Graphic Design, IMM, Integrated Systems Engineering, Legal Office Clerk, Legal Paraprofessional, Management, Media Production, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Records, Microsoft Office, Nurse Asst, Paramedicine, Phlebotomy, Programming, Welding, Windows Server Admin, and Licensed Practical Nursing.
To learn more or start the application process, visit ycredc.com/quest-grant.