Grand Canyon University Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Workforce Integration Programs
Grand Canyon University (GCU) is actively preparing its students for future careers by integrating them into the workforce before graduation. The university offers numerous programs that allow students to step into professional roles as part of their studies. For instance, education students are placed in local school districts as substitute teachers, while nursing students gain practical experience working in local hospitals. Seth Mason, a GCU student pursuing a computer numerical control machine certificate, highlighted how training with local manufacturers has helped him refine his career path. Steven Sheets, President and CEO of Southwest Behavioral and Human Services, noted that his company accepts GCU interns to train them in mental health care, facilitating a smoother transition into full-time employment post-graduation. Sherman Elliott, Dean of GCU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences, stated that the university contributes thousands of professionals to the workforce annually, with 14,000 st...
