Arizona State University has announced a new educational partnership with Major League Baseball that will offer professional athletes the opportunity to succeed in their post-baseball careers. Through the new MLB +ASU Education Partnership, players can pursue online education in any state through ASU and its partners, including English proficiency via Global Launch. High school … [More]
ASU and MLB Announce Educational Partnership for Athletes
The Partnership will allow MLB players to earn GED, degrees and certificates to provide skills for post-baseball careers
Alliance Formed to Strengthen Arizona’s Workforce Ecosystem
Collaboration expands career pathways and industry engagement to prepare Arizona’s future workforce
The Arizona Education Economic Commission (AEEC) announced a strategic alliance with Pipeline Connects, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing career pathways and workforce development in Arizona. This collaboration will strengthen efforts to bridge the gap between education and industry, ensuring students and job seekers can seamlessly transition into high-demand careers. The … [More]
New Nonprofit Centralizes Access to Arizona’s Workforce Ecosystem
Pipeline Connects, a new Arizona nonprofit, has been established to support the mission of the trusted career and employment platform, PipelineAZ, to empower Arizona’s workforce by bridging talent, education, industry and community within the state’s career ecosystem. The PipelineAZ platform serves as a single point of access and awareness of in-demand career pathways and … [More]
High School District and Nonprofit Partner to Launch Innovative High School Model
Junior Achievement of Arizona and Phoenix Union High School District will hold a press conference on Feb. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at Cesar Chavez High School, to 3921 W. Baseline Road, Laveen, AZ 85339, to announce a new educational instructional model for students and educators at Cesar Chavez and Alhambra High Schools set to begin in the 2025-26 school year. Called 3DE by Junior … [More]
Survey Finds 1 in 4 Hiring Managers Say Recent Grads Are Unprepared for the Workforce
Negative perceptions of recent college graduates persist, with concerns about work ethic, preparedness, and professionalism
Intelligent.com, a platform dedicated to helping young professionals navigate the future of work, has released findings from a December 2024 survey examining hiring managers’ attitudes toward recent college graduates. The survey of 1,000 U.S. hiring managers involved in entry-level recruitment reveals significant skepticism about recent grads’ readiness for the workforce, with … [More]
Hybrid-Remote Workers: Arizona among the Best States to Live
New research has revealed the best states for hybrid-remote workers, with Arizona ranking second. Work management experts at Asana analyzed 16 factors across six categories in each state: internet access and affordability, hybrid-remote work opportunities, cost-of-living, housing expenditure, access to amenities, and commuting factors, to create an index revealing the best … [More]
Investing in Arizona’s Workforce: Weatherization as a Business Opportunity
Arizona is at a crossroads of opportunity. As energy demands rise and sustainability becomes a priority, the Arizona Department of Housing’s (ADOH) longstanding Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) presents a unique avenue for workforce development and business growth. The WAP has been in play since 1977 and has been the driver for energy efficiency standards and practices … [More]
New Commercial Refrigeration Training Course in Phoenix Launches to Meet Growing Industry Demand
National Technical Institute (NTI), a state approved trade school offering training programs in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, announces the official launch of its Commercial Refrigeration Training program at its Phoenix location. This specialized course is designed to prepare students with in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills essential for successful careers in the … [More]
Financial Struggles Stop 40% of Arizona Residents from Pursuing Dream Job
Our survey uncovered that one in three Americans face economic barriers in pursuing their ideal careers, with 33% naming financial constraints as the top obstacle when chasing their dream. For many, the price tag attached to achieving their dream job – whether it's the cost of education, business startup costs, or unpaid opportunities – is too steep. But what else is holding … [More]
Phoenix Real Estate Professionals Offered Alternative to National Association of REALTORS
Realty ONE Group International, a modern, purpose-driven lifestyle brand and one of the fastest-growing franchisors in the world, has created a program through which Phoenix, real estate professionals can choose to affiliate with the National Association of REALTORS(R), (NAR), or to operate independently of the U.S. trade organization. Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, real estate … [More]
ASBA Launches New Small Business Incubator Program
The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA), in collaboration with the Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (ADCRR), and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), is proud to announce the launch of the Small Business Incubator program at the Arizona State Prison - Phoenix West Second Chance Center. This new … [More]
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Wait to Make Your Next Career Move during Uncertain Times
If there’s one thing I’ve learned during my tenure as both employee and CEO, it’s that waiting for the “right time” in business can be a costly mistake. Whether in my journey as an entrepreneur or in facing serious health challenges, I’ve seen firsthand how uncertainty often creates the exact conditions for growth and success. Early in my career, I too hesitated at times — … [More]
TSMC and Arizona Leaders Announce New Semiconductor Career Pathways
Reinforcing a commitment to invest locally in new pathways into the semiconductor industry, today TSMC Arizona was joined by Governor Katie Hobbs and Mayor Kate Gallego to announce the expansion of its Registered Technician Apprenticeship program. This announcement comes at the start of National Apprenticeship Week, and alongside a one-day Governors Apprenticeship Innovation … [More]
Why the Job Market Is Cooling Down: Three Big Reasons
The U.S. job market is slowing down, and more people are finding themselves unemployed. This change is happening because of three main reasons: the election year, high interest rates and new technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI). Let’s break down these reasons to understand what’s going on. The Election Year When it’s an election year, like 2024, businesses … [More]
Governor Announces Launch of Semiconductor-Focused Future48 Workforce Accelerator in Phoenix
Governor Katie Hobbs today announced the launch of a semiconductor-focused Future48 Workforce Accelerator at GateWay Community College in Phoenix. Once complete, the training facility will offer customized, hands-on training in support of the state’s rapidly expanding semiconductor industry. It will feature state-of-the-art manufacturing … [More]
Arizona’s Highest-Paid Tech Jobs Revealed
New research has revealed Arizona's highest-paid tech jobs, with Software Developers coming out on top. The study by data and AI education platform DataCamp analyzed the latest 2023 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for every state on the salaries of all 21 jobs under ‘Computer and Information Technology Occupations’ to find which jobs in tech are the highest paid in … [More]
11th Annual National Veterans Small Business Week Comes, Arizona Seminars Announced
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the SBA will celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) from Nov. 11 to Nov. 15. The 11th annual weeklong celebration will offer both in-person and virtual events across the nation. “Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the SBA has expanded its entrepreneurial resources for veterans, service members, … [More]
Foundation Partnership to Support Reentry and Workforce Development for Incarcerated Individuals
Televerde Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides personal and professional development opportunities to women directly impacted by incarceration so they can attain meaningful and rewarding careers upon release, announced a new partnership with Hickman's Family Farms, Arizona's only commercial egg producer since 1944. This partnership will provide skills, … [More]
