The Tempe Workforce Skills Accelerator Scholarship is open for Tempe employees and residents interested in improving their skills set to meet employer needs.

The partnership between Rio Salado College and the Tempe Chamber of Commerce “aims to bridge local workforce skill gaps,” according to a release.

The scholarships, funded by Amazon, offer eligible students the opportunity to earn a micro-credential in Small Business Management, Data Analytics and Quality Customer Service. Scholarships will be awarded through the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation.

Applicants must  be enrolled as a Rio Salado College student by completing a Maricopa Community Colleges application (found at www.maricopa.edu) and select one of the three eligible programs of study.

Once admitted, students will receive a Maricopa Enterprise ID that is needed to start the scholarship application.

Scholarship selection criteria is:  

• Applicants must be a Tempe resident, a Tempe Chamber of Commerce member or work in a business in Tempe.
• Applicants must plan to take and complete one of the eligible micro-credential programs offered per the Tempe Workforce Skills Accelerator.
• Applicants must not be eligible for financial aid from their employer.
• Applicants must be able to show how this program will support their employment goals

Apply: Tempe Workforce Skills Accelerator Scholarship.