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As AI reshapes the workplace, Rio Salado College President Dr. Kate Smith says the future of workforce development depends on stronger partnerships between higher education and industry.

The Chronicle of Higher Education recently featured Rio Salado in an article about the growing trend of fast-track certificates and microcredentials in higher education.

Rio Salado President Kate Smith joins Forsyth Tech and the Presidents Forum to discuss redesigning community college education for today’s working learners.

Rio Salado College President Kate Smith recently shared her insights on the transformative power of online learning and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in education on two leading podcasts. Discover how Rio Salado is shaping the future of higher education and removing barriers for students nationwide.

A recent PBS NewsHour piece, “How Arizona is building the workforce to manufacture semiconductors in the U.S.,” featured Rio Salado's efforts to bring more workers into this field.

Dive into a conversation about the Tempe Workforce Skills Accelerator and workforce development in the community with Tempe Chamber CEO & President Colin Diaz and President Kate Smith.

Earning a high school diploma and obtaining a professional certificate or college degree provides an immediate return on investment (ROI) for the student and the local community.

In response to the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals, Rio Salado College and the Maricopa Community Colleges introduced scholarships funded by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) earlier this fall.