Say YES to success

Your pathway to a bachelor’s degree

As you’re preparing to graduate high school, we’re here for you, the whole way through. From Yuma Union High School District, to Arizona Western College (AWC), and ultimately to Northern Arizona University (NAU), we’ll help you transition from high school student to college graduate and prepare you with skills for a successful career.

Step 1: Yuma Union High School

Ready Now Yuma

Ready Now Yuma is an initiative of Yuma Union High School District and Helios Education Foundation* to ensure every student graduates prepared to succeed in college and career. Through Ready Now Yuma, students participate in a rigorous, high expectation program designed to support every student on their path to college and career success. Students are exposed to hands-on learning and real-world discussions across their courses whether math, science, language arts, or history. All assignments and activities are constructed to develop critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and communication skills—all of which are in high demand by employers, colleges and our community.

Step 2: Arizona Western College

Build a strong educational foundation

Arizona Western College (AWC), in collaboration with the Helios Education Foundation*, has dedicated grant funds for student scholarships to help high school students successfully transition into higher education and make college financially feasible. Qualified participants in the YES grant program can earn a $1,500 scholarship, renewable for a second year.  With a mission of transforming lives through education and partnerships to create thriving communities, AWC offers more than 100 degrees and certificates in a wide range of academic and career technical programs, as well as non-credit courses in professional development, customized training, and personal enrichment areas.

Step 3: Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University: NAU transfer benefits and Career Services

Students who transfer and enroll full-time at Northern Arizona University (NAU) may be eligible to receive added benefits, including the 2NAU scholarship (up to $4,000) and Jack’s Transfer Award (up to $4,000 for statewide locations or up to $8,000 for Flagstaff campus students), paid internship opportunities, study abroad scholarships, and participation at professional/research conferences.

All 200+ degree programs are led by expert faculty who recognize and develop students’ talents. Whether you choose to study in Yuma, Flagstaff, at one of more than 20 statewide locations, or NAU Online, you’ll maintain the rhythms of your life and access the courses, certificates, and degree programs that will lead you to greater skills, confidence, and empowerment. Visit nau.edu/academics for a full list of degree options.

Congratulations—you’ve earned your bachelor’s degree, and are now ready to start your career

What’s next?

NAU offers Career Development Resources to empower students and alumni to confidently navigate their careers as citizens of an evolving and global world.

• Access the NAU Handshake student employment and recruiting platform for part-time and full-time jobs.
• Career exploration advising
• Resume and cover letter reviews
• Internship exploration and resources
• Job search strategies
• Mock interviews
• Career Expos, Fairs, and events and networking opportunities