Sierra Vista is a highly educated community with 93% of the population aged 25 and over having attained high school graduation or higher, compared to 85.7% in Arizona and 85.9% nationally. More than 31% hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher, compared to 27.1% statewide and 29.3% in the United States.

Arizona @ Work can assist in identifying potential workers, evaluating current salary rates for the area, creating job descriptions and reviewing resumes along with developing specialty training programs designed for your precise skill needs. Many of these services are low-cost or free.

Cochise College's Workforce Development department and Center for Lifelong Learning is also a valuable source of information and innovative opportunities, working with businesses and companies to tailor certifications and training to upskill employees for the jobs of tomorrow.

 The State of Arizona is a right-to-work state. In Arizona, unions cannot require workers to pay dues as a condition of their employment. The financial impact of labor peace and business stability is significant – and increasing.

Education

Sierra Vista has extraordinary opportunities for all levels of education. Sierra Vista is home to one of the top community colleges in the nation, Cochise College. With two campuses and four centers, Cochise College offers a strong portfolio of certificates, degrees, job and workforce training, and personal development options.  Some of Cochise College's impressive programs include nursing, cybersecurity, virtual reality, first responders' academy, and aviation. Cochise College also partners holds articulation agreements with all of Arizona's four-year universities as well as many out-of-state universities and offers several bachelor's degree options.      

Sierra Vista’s educational pathway starts with a robust offering of K-12 schools, which significantly outperform their peers in the state.  Sierra Vista Unified School District boasts six elementary schools, all with statewide 'A' ratings.  The Ft. Huachuca Accommodation District is home to two additional elementary schools and one middle school, all with 'A' ratings and National Blue-Ribbon designations.  Sierra Vista is also home to many charter and private school options, as well as a robust homeschool community.

School Superintendent | Cochise County, AZ

Fort Huachuca Accommodation Schools

Charter School in Sierra Vista | Sierra Vista Pre-K-6 | American Leadership Academy