South Mountain Community College

XanEdu Announces the Release of Unlocking the Potential for Student Success

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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Unlocking the Potential for Student Success teaches the science of resilience and happiness by fostering mental well-being to improve the quality of life.

Key Points: 
  • Unlocking the Potential for Student Success teaches the science of resilience and happiness by fostering mental well-being to improve the quality of life.
  • The textbook takes a holistic approach to student success, including cognitive, emotional, social, nutritional, physical, and spiritual aspects of well-being.
  • Unlocking the Potential for Student Success was written to show students how to build resilience to be able to thrive and succeed academically.
  • After reading Unlocking the Potential for Student Success, students will:
    Enhance their well-being by tapping into the six pillars of resilience.

CYBER.ORG Partners with Amazon to Improve Diversity in the Cybersecurity Industry, Build the Talent Pipeline Starting with K-12

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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As a result of CISA’s support, the program has expanded to include minority-serving institutions (MSIs).

Key Points: 
  • As a result of CISA’s support, the program has expanded to include minority-serving institutions (MSIs).
  • “CYBER.ORG is making a significant impact in expanding access to K-12 cybersecurity education nationwide and diversifying the talent pool pursuing cybersecurity careers,” said Jenny Brinkley, Director, Amazon Security.
  • “We are extremely grateful to Amazon for its support and partnership as we work together to ensure that future cybersecurity careers are accessible to all students.
  • Expanding Project REACH and our partnerships is pivotal to diversifying the industry.”
    To learn more about Project REACH and become a partner, visit www.cyber.org/initiatives/project-reach .

Meta and DPR Construction Launch Hardhat in Hand in Mesa

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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MESA, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meta and DPR Construction have partnered to bring Hardhat in Hand, Meta's nationwide skilled trades training program, to Meta's Mesa Data Center. This paid, eight-week program focuses on recruiting new people to the construction trades and providing participants with fundamental knowledge relevant to all construction and skilled trade occupations. Hardhat in Hand is run in partnership with the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and the Phoenix-based nonprofit Chicanos Por La Causa.

Key Points: 
  • MESA, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meta and DPR Construction have partnered to bring Hardhat in Hand , Meta's nationwide skilled trades training program, to Meta's Mesa Data Center .
  • "We're grateful for the partnership with DPR Construction, MCCCD and Chicanos Por La Causa to offer this unique training program and help participants launch a career in a high-demand field."
  • According to DPR Construction, there will be 2,000 construction workers on site per day at peak.
  • "Bringing the Hardhat in Hand program to Mesa expands the skilled trade opportunities in our community.

Arizona Non-Profit Leader Honored at Scottsdale's MLK Celebration Event

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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Additional honorees include Interim President at Scottsdale Community College Chris Haines and ONE Community & ONE Community Foundation co-founder/president Angela Hughey.

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  • Additional honorees include Interim President at Scottsdale Community College Chris Haines and ONE Community & ONE Community Foundation co-founder/president Angela Hughey.
  • Alan "AP" Powell, co-founded HeroZona and currently serves as chairman and CEO of AP & Associates, LLC, founded in 2004.
  • His diverse industry experience includes work with companies like ISC, Diageo, Harley-Davidson, Coca-Cola, University of Phoenix, and Miller-Coors.
  • Scottsdale's MLK Celebration was initiated by CCD's founding members, Sandra Rembrandt and Don Logan, in the early 1990's.

University of Phoenix and Maricopa County Community College District announce 3+1 transfer program agreement

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Monday, September 21, 2020
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PHOENIX, Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Phoenix and the Maricopa Community Colleges announced an agreement today that will allow graduates of MCCCD to more easily transfer their credits to University of Phoenix towards earning a bachelor's degree.

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  • PHOENIX, Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Phoenix and the Maricopa Community Colleges announced an agreement today that will allow graduates of MCCCD to more easily transfer their credits to University of Phoenix towards earning a bachelor's degree.
  • Eligible students need to complete just 11 classes to finish their bachelor's degree and can graduate in as little as 14 months, when transferring 87 credits to University of Phoenix."
  • "Our agreement with University of Phoenix will allow students to attend a Maricopa college and get a head start in earning their bachelor's degree," said Rose Rojas Director of Transfer.
  • The Maricopa County Community College District includes ten regionally-accredited colleges Chandler-Gilbert, Estrella Mountain, GateWay, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado, Scottsdale, and South Mountain and the Maricopa Corporate College, serving more than 200,000 students with two-year degrees, certificates, and university transfer programs.

6th Annual 'Phoenix Tools 4 School' Event Introduces Additional Community Partners and Sponsors

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Monday, July 16, 2018
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PHOENIX, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Checkered Flag Run Foundation's 6th Annual 'Phoenix Tools 4 School' has introduced new civic partners and sponsors for their community experience on Saturday, July 28, from 7 to 11 a.m. at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix (7050 South 24th Street).

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Checkered Flag Run Foundation's 6th Annual 'Phoenix Tools 4 School' has introduced new civic partners and sponsors for their community experience on Saturday, July 28, from 7 to 11 a.m. at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix (7050 South 24th Street).
  • The supplies were purchased from Dollar Days , who have the best pricing to support these type of community events.
  • "Being a part of the Phoenix Tools 4 School project has been an amazing opportunity to gain insight on the needs of the community, especially our students.
  • South Mountain Community College (SMCC) reflects the diversity of the surrounding community, a rich mix of rural, urban, and suburban neighborhoods.