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Did you know students who earn an associate’s degree from Amarillo College see an average return rate of 25% for their investment? This translates to a return of $4.50 in future earnings for every dollar students invest in their education. This investment impacts our region with our graduates supporting one out of every 22 jobs regionally. Through 2028, Amarillo’s workforce is projected to grow 16.79% across industries annually.

It seems like every time you hear about something healthy it often involves soy, but did you know you can also make comfort foods with soy? In honor of National Soy Foods Month, I thought I'd share one of my favorite comfort food recipes with you.

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Tips: We like to pair ours with sticky rice when we are eating this as just the meal, but you can pair it as a side with whatever meal you're making. You can also have it as a quick on the go savory breakfast option if you feel so inclined. My husband and I like to start our weekend mornings with a small mug of miso.

Think about the last time you experienced work-related stress. Was it five seconds ago? Five minutes? Last week? Chances are, if you’re similar to more than three-fourths of U.S. adult workers, it has been within the last month. According to a recent Korn Ferry study, employee stress levels have increased almost 20 percent in the last thirty years. And, stress decreases motivation, interest and energy.

The Amarillo and Texas Panhandle could see severe weather since spring has arrived. There is no official start of severe weather in the Texas Panhandle. Severe weather can occur at any time during the year, so it is a good idea to be prepared. The Amarillo College Police Department and Emergency Management want to remind you of a few things you can do when severe weather presents itself.

Community Enrichment is a vital part of what makes AC a wonderful Community College. We offer classes for ages 2 to 100+. Our class lineup has educational opportunities for the entire family. From Dance to Motorcycles, Cooking to Self-defense, we have a class that you are sure to enjoy at an affordable price.

National Credit Education Month:

National Credit Education Month is observed every March to educate people about credit and the importance of good credit management. This also serves as a reminder to consumers like you, to review your credit reports and check for errors or inaccuracies. You are able to print a free report from AnnualCreditReport.com once a year from one of the following agencies, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. This report will not include a credit score. You may have heard of FICO Credit Score, which is important to understand because the majority of all decisions involving credit scores will be based on the FICO score. FICO score attempts to predict your likelihood of making your future debt payments on time. The factors in your FICO score include your history of payments, your total balances, your individual account balances, how long you have had the credit, what you are doing with new credit, and what types of loans and credit lines you have. Scores can range from 300 on the low end to 850 on the high end. Most lenders consider a score of 750 or 760 on up to be excellent. To obtain a free credit score report you can check out CreditKarma.com, Mint.com, Credit.com just to name a few.