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MCCCD is excited to announce a new sponsorship with Junior Achievement of Arizona BizTown® that introduces fourth through sixth-grade students to higher education and tomorrow’s careers. 

Interested in transferring your community college credits to finish a degree? Students sometimes have misconceptions about what it takes to transfer credits to a university.

Many factors go into deciding where to pursue higher education. We've compiled a list of a few of Maricopa Community Colleges' outstanding perks.

As one of the nation’s largest community college systems, MCCCD works each day to proudly dispel the negative stigma and misconceptions often associated with these institutions.  

If you have been considering starting college or going back to school, consider a community college first. From tuition to the quality of education to hands-on training, there are hundreds of reasons.

What are you doing after you finish your certification or associate degree? Are you transferring? Are you going to get an internship or find a new job? Your educational journey is about making sense of what you want for your future and taking the steps necessary to get there.

CTE is specialized training in various trades to equip students with core academic, employability, technical, and job-specific skills. MCCCD training and certifications account for 95 percent of Arizona's most in-demand jobs.

In the military, service members gain an immense amount of skills, achievements, and knowledge to make them excellent candidates for any organization. To help navigate their military-to-civilian transition, we put together tips to write a five-star resume to optimize the chance for success.

After serving in the military, reentering the workforce can be intimidating for former service members and their families. Although transitioning seems challenging, it doesn’t have to be.

Paying for college can be a challenge. Almost everyone, regardless of income, can qualify for some form of financial aid. The Maricopa Community Colleges offer various resources to support you in paying for college.

There are plenty of two-year associate degrees for those seeking a higher-paying career. Associate degrees cost less, have a short completion time, and still afford high-paying job opportunities. 

Your success at Maricopa is important to us. These tips and tools can help you no matter where you are at Maricopa.