Initiatives
Initiatives
Goal 1
Prepare our most vulnerable students and graduates of 2020-2023 for security and success in the post-pandemic economy
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Unsung Heroes Rio Salado College
In partnership with CommonSpirit Health, Rio Salado College will design stackable, micro-credential pathways and short-term skills training to reduce unemployment, underemployment, and high turnover rates in frontline roles across seven geographic locations of the organization. These work-based learning opportunities will serve to attract and retain minority populations and primarily new-to-college/first generation adult learners. Long-term success will create social mobility by bridging new students and graduates with internship and career opportunities in healthcare.
Goal 2
Support and partner with our communities and government in an inclusive recovery through and after COVID-19, focusing on displaced workers, adult learners, PK-12 systems, economic development, community health and COVID-19 support
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A new partnership between Rio Salado College (Rio) and Phoenix College provides underserved students a unique opportunity to co-enroll in Rio's non-credit adult education programming, such as English language courses or studies toward a high school equivalency diploma, and a Certificate of Completion in Medical Administrative Assisting with Phoenix College. This innovative partnership increases students' access to high-value education and training that leads to livable wage careers. Successful completion of this secondary and postsecondary pathway will result in gainful employment opportunities for underserved and underrepresented community populations.
