Supporting Arizona’s Healthcare Sector
As one of Arizona's leading healthcare educators, Maricopa Community Colleges fills critical workforce needs in a sector that employs over 400,000 Arizonans and has created over 240,000 new jobs since 2000. We produce nearly one-third of Arizona's nurses and train students for patient care and facility management roles.
Maricopa Community Colleges is the state's most extensive integrated healthcare education system, encompassing over 70 healthcare programs across 10 campuses and skills centers. These programs graduate over 3,400 students and enroll over 8,000 students annually, training professionals for some of the most high-demand occupations in the state.
Leading healthcare organizations trust us to develop well-trained employees. We can support your efforts by growing your workforce pipeline and addressing essential training needs in such areas as:
- Clinical and Patient Care
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care
- Administrative and Support Services
- Public Health and Community Services
- Mental Health and Counseling
- Specialized HealthCare
- Home Health and Long-Term Care
- Emergency and Critical Care
The Arizona Board of Regents estimates the state’s healthcare sector will have a shortage of 23,300 healthcare professionals by 2030.
Our Partnership Approach
We value the strong relationships between our colleges and local healthcare organizations. By partnering with Maricopa Community Colleges, your organization can access our top-tier training to equip workers with essential skills and knowledge to ensure they excel in their roles.
Our level of commitment extends to collaborating with you to create customized training programs tailored to meet your workforce’s unique needs.
Partnering with us also opens up avenues for internships and apprenticeships, providing our students with invaluable hands-on experience and entry points into your workforce. Our courses prepare students to take nationally recognized industry certifications, ensuring they have the expertise demanded to succeed in your organization.
Workforce Training and Talent Engagement
Workforce Training and Talent Engagement
Maricopa Community Colleges is dedicated to meeting our partners' unique workforce needs, offering customized and off-the-shelf training solutions, skill-building workshops, and more. Through Maricopa Pipeline AZ, you can post unlimited job openings and connect with qualified candidates actively seeking opportunities.
Student and Partner Training
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We work with industry partners to meet unique workforce needs, providing customized and off-the-shelf training solutions for teams, skill-building workshops, and individual training.
Explore Our Healthcare Programs
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The Arizona Clinical Education Consortium (AzCEC)
The Arizona Clinical Education Consortium (AzCEC) is a community resource that streamlines increasingly complex scheduling demands for students participating in clinical experiences, with over 37 academic partners and over 100 clinical partners currently participating. Maricopa Community Colleges’ Healthcare Education Department facilitates discussions between all academic and clinical partners.