GateWay Community College is the first step in a life-changing personal transformation for our students. We serve a predominantly non-traditional and under-represented population that is among the most disadvantaged in Maricopa County. For many of our students, GateWay provides a path to gainful and rewarding employment through unique certificate, trade & technical and apprenticeship programs not available elsewhere in Maricopa County. For others, GateWay is their first stop on the way to a 4-year institution and we provide an affordable, encouraging environment in which to begin their education.