Award made by the Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) Yavapai County Workforce Development Board
Dean John Morgan; Dr. Kimberly Moore
In a press release dated August 24, it was announced that Yavapai Community College’s Career and Technical Education Center, located at the Prescott airport, was awarded the “Training Provider of the Year” Award by the Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) Yavapai County Workforce Development Board. The award was made at the Board’s annual banquet on August 10. John Morgan, Yavapai College Associate Vice President of Career and Technical Education, accepted the award on behalf of the College.
The Center is home to programs such as 3D printing, advanced manufacturing, automotive, aviation, CNC machining, construction science, diesel technology, electronics, engineering, fire science, gunsmithing, welding, unmanned aircraft systems (drones), and more.
The Center was opened in 2007 and the College has been putting millions of dollars into developing the facility since then. It is one of the finest training facilities of its kind in Arizona, if not the nation. The Prescott based Community College executives received approval from the District Governing Board this past year to add up to 20,000 square feet and spend at least $10 million dollars on expansion. In June the Governing Board also approved the purchase of land either adjacent to or near the Center, apparently for expansion.
Dr. Kimberly Moore, who was hired in June as the College’s new Division of Workforce Innovation and Economic Development Officer, said the new Division “is overjoyed with the award and recognition provided by NACOG highlighting our Career and Technical Education Center programming that’s in-demand and meets industry needs, under the leadership of John Morgan. This recognition showcases the strong partnership that’s been formed with NACOG.”
In its press report the College described the facility as “the premier learning center for career and technical education (CTE) in Yavapai County.”
To read the full press release from the College, please click here.