Author: Wynter
New Poll Shows Arizonans Still Believe Education Beyond High School Is Important; Cost and Childcare Remain Key Barriers
Education Forward Arizona, as part of its Everything to Gain campaign, unveiled a second poll in an ongoing series for the state of Arizona. The results show that regardless of socioeconomic status, most Arizonans who never completed a degree or program outside of high school see the value of additional education or training...
Education Forward Arizona and Freeport-McMoRan Launch New Workforce Development Initiative
Guarantee Your Future with Freeport Application Deadline is June 21 Education Forward Arizona has teamed up with Freeport-McMoRan to engage ambitious individuals through an innovative new scholarship and job placement initiative. The Guarantee Your Future with Freeport program will support 25 students and provide education, training, a paid summer internship, and job placement in one […]
FAFSA Completion Rates Down 33% Compared to Last Year
Education Forward Arizona and other Arizona groups offering assistance to boost completion rates and college applications Submissions for this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are down 33% over 2023 in Arizona, leaving millions of dollars of federal aid on the table...
Education Explainer: Arizona Voters Want More Opportunities for Education and Training After High School
Education Forward Arizona recently commissioned the bipartisan team of researchers from FM3 Research and HighGround Consulting to administer a survey to more than 600 randomly selected Arizona voters. The respondents were contacted via text messaging and telephones, and interviews were conducted online and by phone by live interviewers...
Education Forward Arizona Hosts Etiquette Dinner to Empower Scholarship Recipients for Success
Five course meal prepared and served by culinary students at the Metro Tech High School Banquet Hall Education Forward Arizona recently hosted an etiquette dinner at Metro Tech High School, providing more than 40 of its scholarship recipients with essential etiquette training and protocol...
AdviseAZ, AmeriCorps, and the Legacy of Service
Education Forward Arizona’s AdviseAZ program is funded by an AmeriCorps grant. AmeriCorps is a federally funded commitment to strengthening communities through volunteer service. Signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1993, AmeriCorps is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and Education Forward Arizona and AdviseAZ are proud to be a part of that legacy...
Final Office Hours to Assist Arizona Families with Completing New FAFSA at the Capital One Café at Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall
Education Forward Arizona is gearing up for its final FAFSA office hours to assist Arizona families in completing the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The office hours will take place on March 24 at the Capital One Café in Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall...
New Data: Arizonans See Education After High School as the Path To a High Quality of Life, Want More Done to Increase Attainment
A new poll finds that an overwhelming majority of Arizonans believe that increasing the number of adults with degrees, certificates, and credentials delivers economic and social benefits for their communities and prevents Arizona from falling into future economic issues...
College Applications: 7 Frequently Asked Questions
Applying to colleges can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. To help you prepare, we sat down with our three college access teams to discuss the questions they get the most from students. About Our College Access Programs Before we jump into the questions, let’s learn a little bit about our college access […]
Career Development Events in Arizona
November is Career Development Month! Finding a job or figuring out a career path may feel like an intimidating task, but it doesn’t have to be. Arizona has many resources to support you. It is vital for all Arizonans to pursue degrees or certifications, as this effort strengthens individuals, communities, and even our economy...