08/20/2026
At Cochise College, career readiness starts before graduation.
16 Early College high school students completed OSHA-10 training, gaining practical workplace safety knowledge they can carry into their Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs and future careers.
That’s the value of career-connected education: learning that prepares students for what comes next.
Cullen Scarborough, dean of workforce development, reiterated that "Investing in CTE is investing in our community's future. These 16 students are entering the workforce not just with skills, but with the knowledge to protect themselves and their coworkers."
The Sierra Vista Campus hosted 5 students, and the Douglas Campus hosted 11 students.
The OSHA-10 certification is a nationally recognized credential that signals to employers that a worker understands fundamental workplace safety standards. For young students stepping into hands-on CTE environments, whether in construction, healthcare or skilled trades, this training can be the difference between a safe workday and a preventable accident.