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GateWay History

  • Opening

    Maricopa Technical College opened in a former Department Store building
  • Name Change

    The name Maricopa Technical College was changed to GateWay Community College
  • New Division

    The Maricopa Skill Center broke away from Rio Salado College and became part of GateWay Community College
  • Realignment

    Maricopa Skill Center officially adopted the GateWay Community College name and became the the cornerstone of the college's Trade and Technical Training Division
  • Additional Realignment

    The Southwest Skill Center migrated from the purvue of Estella Mountain Community College to GateWay Community College
  • Multiple Campuses and Programs

    Gateway Community College now operates 4 campuses and offers more than 150 degree, certificate and workforce training options.