Pima College’s Adult Ed Crisis

Pima Community College is on the brink after losing $1.5 million in state funding for adult education — a critical blow to programs helping adults earn GEDs and start new careers. Over the past four years, these programs have transformed lives, supporting more than 2,300 students. With 70,000 adults in Pima County lacking high school diplomas, the loss threatens access to essential education and workforce training. While emergency funds keep things afloat for now, the college has gone 10 years without state operating support — unlike most Arizona community colleges. PCC is fighting back, exploring new funding avenues and rallying lawmakers and community leaders to restore state aid. They’re determined to keep these doors open — because adult education isn’t just about diplomas, it’s about building a stronger, more equitable Southern Arizona economy. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b5c26670c3a26c39