Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is one of the largest community college districts in the United States, serving more than 200,000 students each year in Maricopa County, Arizona. With 10 colleges in the metropolitan Phoenix area, including a corporate college, and two skills centers, MCCCD is a critical partner in workforce and economic development with MCCCD graduates moving directly into high-demand jobs with skills needed by today’s employers including health care, IT, business services, and construction sectors. In an effort to support employers and enhance our students’ success, Maricopa is building a new model for engaging businesses and assisting students on a pathway to reaching their goals. Through these transformative efforts and partnerships, we will expand work-based experiences for students to learn the skills employers’ need. The programs offered at MCCCD include those leading to a two-year associate degree, occupational certificates, and university transfer, as well as online classes, dual two-year degrees, and learning for a lifetime. The cost of tuition for Maricopa County residents is $85 per credit hour.