Our Impact
Maricopa Community Colleges is Arizona’s largest workforce developer, playing a vital role in shaping the future of the Greater Phoenix area. Serving as a critical pipeline for the state’s economic growth, our 10 colleges and 31 satellite locations support the needs of a skilled workforce through first-of-its-kind career programming designed to meet the needs of Arizona’s labor market.
As the Valley’s most accessible college provider, we are leading the charge in meeting the demand for behavioral health professionals, nurses, IT, and cybersecurity experts. Our colleges forge strong partnerships, attract top-tier businesses, and fuel entrepreneurship—all while preparing individuals for the dynamic job market.
Our impact goes beyond the classroom: we transform lives by addressing students’ basic needs, from nutrition to mental health, and empower high school students to transition seamlessly into higher education.
We don’t just support our community—we shape its future.
Measuring the Impact
Meeting the Growing Need for Behavioral Health Professionals
Maricopa County faces a critical skills gap, with over 1,700 employers competing for a limited pool of behavioral health professionals. We are committed to addressing this issue through partnerships, scholarships, short-term credential programs, and new bachelor’s degrees.
Addressing the Rapidly Expanding IT and Cybersecurity Landscape
With Maricopa County adding up to 15,000 new IT jobs by 2033, we are helping to fill them through our top-ranked IT programs and a new IT bachelor’s degree. We are also committed to diversifying the IT workforce through initiatives like Girls Get IT and the Hermanas Conference.
Fueling Semiconductor Industry Growth
Maricopa Community Colleges offers 31 degree and certificate programs supporting Arizona’s semiconductor industry, including manufacturing, engineering, and robotics. Over 900 students have completed our QuickStart Semiconductor program, with thousands more on the waitlist. Discover how we’re driving industry growth.
Measuring the Impact
Preparing Our Learners to Be College-Ready
We play a vital role in our students' success with early college and summer bridge programs to help the transition from high school. Our colleges provide career services and peer mentoring. We’ve launched financial literacy programs, and our Promise Programs provide free tuition, assistance, and resources.
Fulfilling Students’ Basic Needs through Partnerships
Research shows a majority of our students struggle, some with food insecurity, housing insecurity, homelessness, inadequate finances, or depression. We’ve partnered with over 75 social service and nonprofit agencies to provide essential resources to help our students focus on academic success.
Maricopa Economic Impact Study
Maricopa County is Arizona's economic center, driving growth and opportunity across the state. Recognizing the crucial role of education in fueling this dynamic activity, the Maricopa County Community College District periodically commissions an economic impact study. This initiative aims to illuminate the significant contributions made by our District, students, and alumni to the region’s economic vitality.