Pima Community College - Adult Basic Education for College & Career

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Congratulations, Angela, on passing your Class A training yesterday! Angela plans to work alongside her husband, who is an owner-operator, hauling hazardous materials. I see blue skies and an open road ahead for you. Best of luck in your future endeavors!

Join our IT IBEST virtual Information Session Tomorrow, October 30 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.

Students in the IT IBEST program pursue the IT Support Tech certificate while getting additional support through IBEST. Please join us for an info session to learn more about the program, the enrollment requirements and how IBEST can support you!

Scan the QR-Code or follow the link in our bio to register.

Contact us for more information:
520-206-7331
[email protected]

Explore 5 compelling reasons to enroll in our IT IBEST program!

Join us for a virtual Information Session on Wednesday, October 30 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. and learn how our program can help you achieve your educational goals.

RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/4ssjbdsb

For more details, contact us at:
Tel: 520-206-7331
E-mail: [email protected]

Join our IT IBEST virtual Information Session on Wednesday, October 30 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.

Students in the IT IBEST program pursue the IT Support Tech certificate while getting additional support through IBEST. Please join us for an info session to learn more about the program, the enrollment requirements and how IBEST can support you!

Scan the QR-Code or follow the link in our bio to register.

Contact us for more information:
520-206-7331
[email protected]

Today, we honor the rich heritage, diverse cultures, and vital contributions of Indigenous Peoples across our nation. is a time to recognize the enduring resilience, wisdom, and leadership of the first caretakers of this land. Let’s honor their place in the shared story of America and celebrate their ongoing contributions to shaping our future.

🚨 Today is the Last Day to Register to Vote! 🚨

Today is the final day to make your voice heard! 🗳️ Whether you’re voting for the first time or have been casting your ballot for years, every vote matters. Don't miss out on the chance to shape the future of your community and country!

👉 Check your registration status and get it done now! Let’s make sure our voices are counted! 💪

Today is World Teachers Day and we want to celebrate our awesome teachers. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication! 💕

I decided to restart my journey!
My name is Thelma Molina. I was living in Mexico with my two daughters when I got married and came to Arizona. I started taking English classes because when you come to live here, language is the first barrier you find; you need English for everything. I am so glad I came to Pima Community College because here I can get my GED® and a career certificate at the same time. Also, the Ambassador program was a great opportunity to get involved with the community. I learned new skills, and I feel more confident speaking now. I am ready to take advantage of the opportunities!

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Applied Tech & STEM Hiring Event and connect with career-ready learners eager to bring their skills and knowledge to your workforce.

🗓 Date: October 8th, 2024
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍 Location: PCC Downtown Campus
📍 AM Building- Azurite Room

Clases de Ciudadanía / Citizenship Classes

For more than 25 years, Pima Community College has been offering free citizenship classes for adults in our community. The classes are part of the institution’s ABECC (Adult Basic Education for College and Career) Program and have a success rate of more than 90 percent, according to PCC. Students enrolled in the class are legal permanent residents who focus on English writing and speaking, US history, and an ”interview” which is part of the test.

Durante más de 25 años, un programa de Pima Community College ha estado ayudando a los residentes a prepararse para el examen de ciudadanía estadounidense.

Clases de Ciudadanía - Arizona Illustrated For more than 25 years, Pima Community College has been offering free citizenship classes for adults in our community.

Are you looking for ways to reduce costs for rent/utilities/food? Take advantage of free services here! Join us on Thursday, October 3, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at PCC West Campus (in front of the bookstore) to connect and apply to community and campus resources focused on health and wellness, housing, food, and more.

This event will be hosted by the ARC Resource Center & Food Pantry in collaboration with PCC Student Life and will feature the following:

✅ OPIOID Prevention Information
✅ Bike maintenance and Earn-A-Bike Program
✅ Snack bags for all Pima students/employees
✅ Free food and refreshments for all who attend!
✅ And more!

🌟 Check out this inspiring interview featuring our amazing Arizona Adult Learner of the Year! 🎉 Hear her incredible journey and how the fantastic team at Pima Community College - Adult Basic Education for College & Career helped her reach her goals. Together, we’re making dreams a reality for adult learners every day! 💪📚

https://www.kgun9.com/news/community-inspired-journalism/southeast-side-news/pima-community-colleges-adult-basic-education-program-celebrates-success?fbclid=IwY2xjawFi0opleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZtrnOTIahiLtTZjfYqhrbVTnnCCntFoh1OEiExC4Fqc9x4PIdm9klf4lg_aem_bGNa0juOxsmqi_zn4V24zw

Pima Community College's Adult Basic Education Program celebrates success Pima Community College's Adult Basic Education Program is celebrated for its success in improving literacy and providing opportunities for over 4,000 adults in Pima County.

stills on! Check out the Rise N Shine Podcast featuring our very own Laurie Kierstead-Joseph, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Adult Basic Education for College & Career Division alongside inspiring guests from all different sectors of the field of

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAqckNS1-Wc&list=PLISWIUBV5Y4te7sNYf4KizZH-64AangD3&index=2

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Low-skilled adults are 2x more likely to be unemployed; 3x more likely to be in poverty; 4x more likely to be in poor health; and 8x more likely to be incarcerated. Educating adults helps families break out of intergenerational poverty and creates stronger communities.

I can speak confidently in public!

My name is Mombeo. I am a refugee from the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa. When my wife and 6 children arrived in Tucson in 2016 none of us spoke English.

Thanks to the wonderful teachers at PCC Adult Education, I learned to speak English,which helped me push my children to continue studying as well. Now, three of my children have studied at universities. Not only did I learn English, but I can now speak confidently in public.

I have become an ambassador for my community, helping others feel confident to go to school.

79,000 educators in 2,000+ local programs work with 1.5million nationwide providing , , , , and high school diplomas!
Coalition on Adult Basic Education - COABE

We are VERY PROUD of our ABECC team!
Last Saturday, at the Arizona Department of Education’s Adult Education Institute, AALL - Arizona Association for Lifelong Learning held its annual award ceremony, recognizing individuals and groups throughout Arizona that have made exceptional contributions to the field of Adult Education. This year, PCC ABECC won an astounding 8 out of the 10 total awards:

Pima Community College -- 2024 AALL Award Winners:
•,Amber Owens, IT IBEST Student: ABE Student of the Year Award
• Jenni Ryan, ABECC Instructor: AALL Educator of the Year Award
• Alex Greengard, ABECC Instructor: AALL Rookie of the Year Award
• Kayla Rodriguez, ABECC Operations Assistant: AALL Support Staff of the Year Award
• Janet Sellwood, ESOL Volunteer: AALL Volunteer of the Year Award
• PCC’s Computer Information Systems (CIS) Department and IT IBEST Partner: Award of Excellence in Honor of Gary P. Tang
• Mary Jo Chmielweski, former IBEST Manager: Lifetime Achievement Award in Honor of Gary A. Eyre
• Katy Brown, ABECC Instructor: Lifelong Learning Advocate Award in Honor of Francis E. Blake

National GED Day is a time to reflect on the hard work and dedication of adult learners, educators, graduates, and everyone who supports them throughout their educational journey toward the High School Equivalency Diploma. It’s a day to celebrate GED achievements and the brighter futures that come through education.

PCC’s Adult Basic Education program which provides basic literacy to high school equivalency level classes, English language instruction and testing, serving 4,000 students and testers every year. For more information on PCC’s GED/HSE preparation classes and testing, contact 520-206-7330 or go to pima.edu/adulted.

Let’s recognize our many High School Equivalency graduates who passed the GED Test, appreciate adult educators and kick off National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week!

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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month

This year's theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” HHM takes place from September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements, contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of Hispanic-Americans who have enriched our nation for generations by making contributions in science, education, the arts, and public service.

The month also celebrates the independence days of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15th, Mexico on September 16th, and Chile on September 18th. They also include holidays that recognize Hispanic contributions such as Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day that is celebrated in the U.S. Virgin Islands.