Prioritizing Access and Opportunity: How Community Colleges Contribute to Increased Attainment and Economic Growth in Arizona
Community colleges give Arizonans several ways to move forward, from earning a career credential to preparing for a four-year degree. This brief examines their role in expanding affordable education and serving students who have been underrepresented in higher education.
It looks at career preparation, transfer pathways and opportunities for adult learners, connecting those roles with Arizona's workforce needs. Published in 2019 by College Success Arizona, now Education Forward Arizona, it makes the case for stronger support for community colleges.