MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave College and Pipeline Connects, Arizona’s statewide career navigation infrastructure, announce a new partnership connecting students across western Arizona to the career planning resources, training programs, and employment opportunities available in their own communities.
Before classes begin for the Fall 2026 semester, students at Mohave College’s campuses in Bullhead City, Lake Havasu City, Kingman, and Colorado City will have access to a customized Pipeline College platform. The platform will be part of student onboarding and career readiness efforts, allowing students to map their interests, skills, and passions to the careers and credentials driving Mohave County’s local economy.
The partnership addresses a critical disconnect between local talent and regional workforce demand. According to the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), Mohave County is projected to add nearly 7,000 jobs in the next 10 years, with the fastest-growing sectors in the next two years including health care and social assistance at 1.8% annual growth, construction and professional and business services each at 1.2%, and natural resources and mining at 0.6%. Nurse practitioner roles alone are projected to grow 10.6% in just two years, while Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic opportunities are projected to grow by 6% annually.
“When education, industry, and career planning infrastructure align in a single region, the entire workforce system becomes stronger,” said Katherine Adams, Executive Vice President of Pipeline Connects. “This partnership with Mohave College creates that alignment in western Arizona, giving students a direct connection to the careers driving the local economy and giving employers confidence that the talent pipeline they need is already being built.”
Through the customized Pipeline College platform, Mohave College students can take an interest and skills assessment that connects their passions to real-world career opportunities supporting the local economy. From there, students can explore in-demand training programs, certifications, credentials, and job opportunities. The partnership also uses Bridge, a transition tool that connects approximately 450 Mohave County high school students who have already indicated on My Future AZ, the K-12 career exploration platform, that they plan to attend Mohave College.
“Mohave County is one of the most exciting regions in Arizona right now, the growth happening here across healthcare, manufacturing, and beyond is creating real opportunity for our students and our community,” said Natalie Gebicke, Director of Career and Transfer Services at Mohave College. “Partnering with Pipeline Connects ensures our students can see those opportunities clearly, connect their education to careers that are right here at home, and graduate prepared to step into roles that fuel this region’s continued growth.”
For educators, the platform provides greater visibility into student career goals, making it easier for advisors and instructors to guide students toward the certifications and credentials that employers need most. For employers in Mohave County, the platform creates earlier and deeper engagement opportunities with future talent, demonstrating that the workforce pipeline they need is already growing in their own region.
“The students sitting in K-12 classrooms across Mohave County today are the workforce that will power this region’s growth tomorrow,” said Amy West, Superintendent, Western Arizona Vocational Education (WAVE JTED). “Connecting them to real career opportunities in skilled trades and high-demand industries this early gives them a vision for their future and a clear path to get there.”
Students, educators, and employers across western Arizona can access the platform through Mohave College beginning in July 2026, with the first student cohort launching in fall 2026. To access the Mohave College Pipeline Connects platform, visit www.mohave.pipelineaz.com. For more information about Pipeline Connects and its work across Arizona, visit www.pipelineconnects.org.
