SEDONA—The Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona, in partnership with Yavapai College, and the Valley Academy for Career and Technical Education, will host the Pathways to Careers Exploratory Day on February 12 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at Yavapai College’s, Verde Valley Campus. Nearly 200 middle and high school students from schools across the Verde Valley are registered for the exploratory day, which includes tours of skilled trade programs offered through Yavapai College, hands-on learning, lunch, and information from experts in a variety of technical fields.
As the state’s largest private scholarship provider, ACF focuses on offering financial support through scholarships for students of all ages and backgrounds. As traditional, four-year university tuition costs continue to rise, the opportunities for technical and vocational trades are gaining traction and can offer outstanding career opportunities.
ACF of Sedona offers two career and technical scholarships including The Pat Marr Memorial Scholarship for Vocational Excellence and the Pathways to Careers CTE Scholarship. Both scholarships have submission deadlines throughout the year.
Highlighted programs include Allied Health-Phlebotomy; Cosmetology; Culinary Arts; Educator Professions; Fire Science; Law Enforcement; Nursing; Residential Construction, Electrician, HVAC, and Plumbing; and Viticulture and Enology.
The February event is at full capacity, but a second Exploratory Day will take place in September 2026. For more information, please visit
VVSTC@yc.edu. For information on ACF’s scholarship opportunities, visit
azfoundation.org/scholarship-seekers or call Regional Philanthropic Advisor, Chelsea Buck-Leilich at 928.364.4892.
We invite media to attend the February 12 event. There will be photo and interview opportunities available. Contact Chelsea Buck-Leilich at
cbuck@azfoundation.org or 928.364.4892.
The Arizona Community Foundation Foundation of Sedona was established in 1991 as a permanent philanthropic endowment for the enduring benefit of Sedona and Verde Valley communities. This regional office of the Arizona Community Foundation cultivates and stewards charitable funds established by donors, with guidance from a local Board of Advisors.
The Arizona Community Foundation is a statewide philanthropic organization dedicated to bringing donors together to build an Arizona where everyone can thrive. With five regional offices serving communities across Arizona, ACF is among the top 20 community foundations in the nation with more than $1.5 billion in trust and endowment assets and is certified under the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. Since inception, ACF has awarded more than $1.6 billion in grants, scholarships, and loans to nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal entities, and government agencies. More information is available at azfoundation.org.
