These community colleges offer Associate programs in Arts, Applied Science and General Studies, which are transferable to colleges and universities. They also offer certificate programs in Business Operations and CAD in addition to training programs in areas such as technology, electronics, nursing, EMT and automotive repair. English as a Second Language is offered free of charge at Glendale Community College. The nearby Southwest Campus, at 3000 N. Dysart Road in Avondale, offers training in Business Technology Occupations and Medical Assistant Program. It is a national model for workforce development.
Faculty is available for consulting purposes.
Business may subscribe to a seminar series and have programs custom designed in accordance with their needs. Plenty of recreational opportunities abound in Surprise, including softball at Bicentennial Park. Surprise has the perfect year-round climate that enhances cultural and recreational activities without regard to season. Within a short distance of Surprise is Lake Pleasant, which offers boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, camping and scenic boat tours offering food and beverages. Quiet desert settings encourage hiking, rock hounding, horseback riding or picnicking.