Invest in the Future Workforce
Investing in Chandler-Gilbert Community College’s (CGCC) K-12 initiatives is an investment in your future workforce. These initiatives support career exploration, STEM education, work-based learning, and more; local industry can help students develop the skills and awareness needed for tomorrow’s jobs.
These CGCC partnerships strengthen the local talent pipeline, connect education to workforce needs, and help businesses build a stronger pool of skilled, work-ready talent.
Choose an Initiative to Support
Explore the initiatives below and choose the area that best aligns with your company’s workforce and community investment priorities. When you're ready to give, select your preferred initiative in the donation form below.
Connecting educators and strengthening mathematics education.
A professional development conference for educators focused on improving K-14 mathematics teaching and learning. With an average attendance of 120 participants, the conference provides opportunities to learn, collaborate, and build relationships across area schools and the Maricopa Community College District.
Your investment supports:
- Conference materials and collateral
- Participant materials
- Breakfast and lunch for attendees
- Outside speakers and experts
Inspiring the next generation of STEM students.
Created to inspire and ignite an interest in STEM career fields, IGNITE hosts two events, targeting East Valley Middle & High Schools. Welcoming over 400 students annually, these events feature: Keynote speakers, hands-on STEM sessions, industry panels, education expo, and training to navigate the college application and financial aid processes.
Your investment supports:
- STEM equipment and teaching tools
- IGNITE T-shirts and program supplies
- Transportation assistance for schools
- Outside speakers and experts
College immersion and STEM experiences for rising middle school students.
A two-week college immersion program serving more than 150 rising sixth graders annually, primarily from Title I schools. Students explore STEM through hands-on courses while learning about college admissions and how to pay for college.
Your investment supports:
- STEM equipment and teaching tools
- Program T-shirts and supplies
- Expanded field trip experiences
- Outside speakers and experts