Local Education Options Suited To Individual Needs.
The Santa Cruz County Provisional Community College District (SCCPCCD) at the Santa Cruz Center works with its partners to develop customized academic pathways and programs for our region’s lifestyles. We offer a broad range of options to serve the needs of residents from degrees, certifications and lifelong learning.
Santa Cruz County’s Center For Higher Education.
The Santa Cruz Center is the only higher education institution with a physical presence in Nogales and Santa Cruz County. As a public Provisional Community College District, we have strong academic partners who offer a wide variety of options to enhance learning pathways including career prep, GED, two-year degrees, four-year degrees and certifications
Pima Community College and University of Arizona Nogales are located inside our center, providing students with quality post-high school programs locally.
Training Our Workforce For Future Success.
Students at Santa Cruz Center are preparing to be part of the region’s global economy with specialized skills that meet U.S. demands for affordable manufacturing and winter fresh fruits and vegetables. Employment opportunities follow the industry clusters, with distribution and transportation leading the way.
Career employment has emerged in a number of fields over the last 15 years in distribution and electronic commerce, transportation and logistics, construction and lighting/electrical equipment. Occupations that are linked to these fields include hand laborers and freight, stock and material movers, truck drivers, vehicle service technicians, hand packers, and billing and posting clerks, as well as specialized sales, logistics, supervisory and management occupations.
Educational Partnerships Provide Diverse Options.
These invaluable partnerships with University of Arizona Nogales, Pima Community College Arizona @ Work and C-CREO allow us to offer a wide range of educational offerings for youth and adults in our community.
Classes Tailored to Our Local Community.
The Santa Cruz Center and our partners work with local industry to provide classes that educate and train our workforce while also helping our local economy flourish. These offerings include: K-12 Education, CAN – Medical, General Education, Geology, Earth Science, Geography, Supply Chain Logistics, Electrical Technicians, Welders, Healthcare and more.
We’re Here To Help You Get Started On Your Path.
Advisors at the Santa Cruz Center are here to help students select the right academic pathway. Our partners from Pima Community College and University of Arizona Nogales guide students through exploring different career options, assessing their skills and interests, identifying suitable programs based on their goals, creating personalized academic plans, and connecting them with necessary support services to ensure successful progression through their chosen path.
Find The Right Path Through Professional Advising.
Advisors from Pima Community College and University of Arizona Nogales are always available to help students select the right academic pathway.