For the third year in a row, Yavapai College has received the prestigious USA TODAY Arizona Top Places to Work Award. This year also marks the second consecutive year the college has earned the USA TODAY National Top Places to Work award. USA TODAY recognized the winners online and at the National Awards Summit in Nashville on May 8.
The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate. Winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering workplace environments that value employee listening and engagement.
“The national recognition as a Top Workplace reflects the exceptional commitment of Yavapai College’s faculty, staff, and leadership team, who cultivate an innovative and collaborative environment centered on student success,” said Dr. Lisa Rhine, President of Yavapai College. “The collective efforts of our incredible team continue to position Yavapai College among the nation’s leading community colleges.”
Winners are determined based on authentic employee feedback captured through a confidential survey conducted by Energage, the human resources research and technology company behind the Top Workplaces program since 2006. Results are calculated based on employee responses to statements about Workplace Experience Themes, which are proven indicators of high performance.
“Earning a USA TODAY Top Workplaces award is a testament to an organization’s credibility and commitment to a people-first culture,” said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. “This award, driven by real employee feedback, is more than just recognition—it’s proof that your employees believe in the organization and its leadership. Job seekers and customers look for this trusted badge of credibility and excellence. It signals a company that values its people, and that kind of culture resonates in today’s competitive market.”
Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into actionable business intelligence and credible employer recognition through the Top Workplaces program. Built on 20 years of culture research and insights from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations, Energage delivers one of the most accurate competitive benchmarks available.
Yavapai College operates seven campuses and centers throughout Yavapai County and offers over 100 degrees and certificates, six baccalaureate degrees, student and community services, and cultural events and activities. To learn more about Yavapai College, visit www.yc.edu.
