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Scottsdale Community College has launched the Bridge2Bachelor’s Program, a new initiative designed to create pathways from workforce training programs to a bachelor’s degree.
The program expands the college’s bachelor’s offerings following the launch of its regionally accredited Bachelor of Business Administration in management, which enrolled 520 students in its inaugural fall 2025 cohort, according to a press release.
Bridge2Bachelor’s is designed to help students continue from hands‑on workforce programs into advanced business and leadership coursework. The program includes academic advising, individualized course planning, student support services and access to SCC’s bachelor’s degree tuition structure.
“Bridge2Bachelor’s represents the heart of who we are as a college: a place where students can discover what they love, build real skills, and then take the next step with confidence,” said Eric Leshinskie, president of Scottsdale Community College. “This program creates a direct line from passion to profession, and we’re proud to offer a pathway that’s both affordable and accessible.”
Students begin the pathway by completing an Associate of Applied Science degree in a workforce development field. Upon completion, those credits apply toward the Bachelor of Business Administration degree, allowing students to continue their education without starting over. The model is intended to provide stackable credentials that support career advancement while progressing toward a bachelor’s degree.
The combined cost of completing both the associate and bachelor’s degrees is under $15,000, excluding books and fees, based on current tuition rates.
Hospitality management and culinary arts are among the first programs to integrate with Bridge2Bachelor’s. SCC’s hospitality management program emphasizes customer service, operations and business fundamentals, while the culinary arts and commercial baking and pastry programs focus on culinary techniques, food safety, management and professional skills.
Through the new pathways, students in those programs can move into upper‑level coursework focused on business strategy, leadership and management, preparing graduates for supervisory and management roles in hospitality and food service industries.
The initiative will also establish pathways from additional programs into the Bachelor of Business Administration or university transfer options.
Those programs include architectural technology, business, data analytics, equine science and interior design. Each pathway is structured to allow students to complete both degrees in as little as four years.
For Savannah Steinman, owner of Signature Styles hair salon in Queen Creek, the connection between workforce training and business education influenced her decision to enroll in SCC’s Bachelor of Business Administration program. Ms. Steinman opened her salon in January 2025 and later expanded the business, hiring additional staff.
“When I started doing hair, I realized I could make a business out of it,” she said. “The BBA gives me the background knowledge I need to run and grow my company.”
College officials said the Bridge2Bachelor’s Program reflects SCC’s efforts to expand access to bachelor’s degrees that align with workforce needs and reduce barriers related to cost and credit transfer.
