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Expanding community college offerings to include bachelor's degrees gives Americans a cost-effective choice in higher education

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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For millions of Americans, community colleges have long been the entry point to higher education, bridging the gap between high school and the workforce or transferring to a university or college.

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  • For millions of Americans, community colleges have long been the entry point to higher education, bridging the gap between high school and the workforce or transferring to a university or college.
  • Community colleges exemplify flexibility and practicality, offering a là carte workforce development training, professional certificates, associate degrees, transfer programs and now bachelor's degrees at some community colleges.
  • Community colleges remain synonymous with affordability and provide students with accessible and attainable solutions to achieve their post-secondary education goals.
  • One solution to America's student loan crisis is allowing more community colleges the ability to offer affordable baccalaureate degrees in high-demand professions.

Chandler-Gilbert Community College Student Receives Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial Aviation Scholarship

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“Tbird2") announced a 2023 Aviation Scholarship has been awarded to Cintia Cantor Navas, a Chandler-Gilbert Community College (a Maricopa Community College) student earning an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Airway Science Technology with Flight Emphasis.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc. (“Tbird2") announced a 2023 Aviation Scholarship has been awarded to Cintia Cantor Navas, a Chandler-Gilbert Community College (a Maricopa Community College) student earning an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Airway Science Technology with Flight Emphasis.
  • Tbird2 is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in Scottsdale, Arizona, honoring all military veterans, creating unique educational opportunities for Arizona students studying all aspects of aviation, and supporting Dogs4Vets.
  • “Our partnership with the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial Aviation Scholarship Program is a shining example of the first-class programs that are offered at our colleges, helping to turn dreams into reality," said Brian Spicker, President and CEO of the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation.
  • We also want to honor the quality and commitment of the aviation program developed by Chandler-Gilbert Community College, its instructors, and the administrative team.”
    Miller concluded, “Cintia is a stellar recipient of this prestigious Tbird2 aviation scholarship.

Making it Safe and Making it Right for Our Hometowns: PG&E Reaches Agreements with Six Counties to Further Invest in Wildfire Safety for Customers

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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PG&E also committed to a five-year monitorship of its vegetation management and system inspection work in the six counties.

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  • PG&E also committed to a five-year monitorship of its vegetation management and system inspection work in the six counties.
  • The monitor will be independent of PG&E and will regularly report to the district attorneys on the companys progress.
  • This role will be filled by Filsinger Energy Partners, which also serves as the Independent Safety Monitor for the California Public Utilities Commission.
  • These new positions will increase PG&Es local expertise and presence focused on completing critical safety work in these communities.