Yavapai College Named One of USA Today’s ‘Top Workplaces’ of 2025

Verde Valley News – Yavapai College gained national recognition for its positive, community-based culture when USA Today named it one of the ‘Top Workplaces of 2025’ at USA Today’s Celebration Summit in Las Vegas last week.

The ‘Top Workplaces’ award recognizes more than 1,500 organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. About 40,000 organizations were invited to participate. Winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. Yavapai College, with six campuses and learning centers across Yavapai County, was cited as an outstanding workplace among institutions, with 500-999 employees.

“Yavapai College is a student-focused institution that seeks to engage its attendees in a quality learning experience.” USA Today’s ‘Top Workplaces’ website said. “The nationally recognized education and training programs are offered at convenient times, in-person and online. With six state-of-the-art campus locations across Yavapai County, opportunities abound.”

The USA Today website lists Yavapai College’s most distinctive characteristic as its “community of supportive, dedicated faculty, staff and administrators who care about every student’s education, aspirations, and trajectory for success.” The site also praised the extended access and versatility that YC’s expanded online offerings provide for students, as well as the area’s agreeable climate and multiple learning locations across Yavapai County.

Top Workplaces are determined by an employee engagement survey through Energage, which surveys employees at thousands of companies worldwide. The employee survey feedback is the sole criterion in determining the Top Workplaces. A full list of 2025 winners can be seen at:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/03/20/best-places-to-work-2025-survey/77718021007/

The ‘Top Workplaces of 2025’ citation comes a year after Yavapai College was named one of 2024’s ‘Top Workplaces in Arizona’ by AZCentral, USA Today Network, and LocalIQ.

“It is an honor to be recognized as a top workplace in the U.S.” Yavapai College President Dr. Lisa Rhine said. “Our employees are the engine that powers what we do, and it is incredibly important that we build a culture that supports them. I am so proud of YC.”

Yavapai College operates six campuses and centers throughout Yavapai County and offers over 100 degrees and certificates, two baccalaureate degrees, student and community services, and cultural events and activities.

To learn more about YC, visit www.yc.edu.