(Caption: A technology and advanced manufacturing facility in Greater Phoenix reflects the region’s growing role in semiconductor production, where more than $102 billion in investment is creating new demand for skilled workers.)
(Caption: Phoenix City Councilwoman Ann O’Brien of District 1 discusses the region’s growth in semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, where major investment and thousands of new jobs are increasing demand for skilled workers and stronger career pathways.)
“Phoenix’s growth in semiconductors and advanced manufacturing has been remarkable,” said Councilwoman Ann O’Brien of District 1.
Major projects include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s (TSMC) expanding Phoenix operations and Intel’s advanced manufacturing presence. Councilwoman O’Brien mentioned that TSMC is on track to employ nearly 6,000 people once its Arizona labs are fully operational.
That growth is attracting billions of dollars in investment and thousands of jobs while putting pressure on the region’s workforce pipeline.
(Caption: Steven G. Zylstra (pictured left), president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council and SciTech Institute, holds the airframe of a large quadcopter drone as Arizona’s growing technology economy increases demand for skilled workers and stronger career pathways.)
“Workforce development has become one of the defining economic development challenges – and opportunities – for Arizona,” said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of Arizona Technology Council and SciTech Institute. “The state’s technology economy is expanding at a pace that few regions in the country have experienced.”
Councilwoman O’Brien acknowledged that more work is needed to keep pace, and apprenticeships and technical certifications play an important role.
This need is becoming increasingly urgent as major investments from companies including Amkor, Honeywell, Boeing, RTX, Northrop Grumman, Lucid, and data center operators continue to create demand for technology, manufacturing, and skilled-trades talent across the Valley of the Sun.
The growing demand underscores the workforce challenges and opportunities identified by Zylstra and Councilwoman O’Brien, while highlighting the need to connect workers with emerging career opportunities. In response, Google has partnered with NCUS TEC, a technical institute and workforce development organization.
(Caption: Utaukwa Allen, Google’s Global Head of Economic and Community Development and leader of the Google STAR program, engages with an NCUS TEC student as Google and NCUS TEC work together to build pathways into skilled-trades careers.)
According to Columbus Business First, Google is investing in workforce pipelines through its Google STAR program and partnering with NCUS TEC to prepare workers in Phoenix for skilled-trades careers as it has done in Columbus, Ohio.
“As Greater Phoenix continues to attract investment in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, semiconductors, robotics, and data centers, the need for a highly skilled workforce has never been greater,” said Jennifer Mellor, Chief Innovation Officer at the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation. “Investing in the students and professionals who will power these industries is critical to sustaining our region’s economic momentum and competitive advantage.
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(Caption: A technology and advanced manufacturing facility in Greater Phoenix reflects the region’s growing role in semiconductor production, where more than $102 billion in investment is creating new demand for skilled workers.)
(Caption: Phoenix City Councilwoman Ann O’Brien of District 1 discusses the region’s growth in semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, where major investment and thousands of new jobs are increasing demand for skilled workers and stronger career pathways.)
“Phoenix’s growth in semiconductors and advanced manufacturing has been remarkable,” said Councilwoman Ann O’Brien of District 1.
Major projects include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s (TSMC) expanding Phoenix operations and Intel’s advanced manufacturing presence. Councilwoman O’Brien mentioned that TSMC is on track to employ nearly 6,000 people once its Arizona labs are fully operational.
That growth is attracting billions of dollars in investment and thousands of jobs while putting pressure on the region’s workforce pipeline.
(Caption: Steven G. Zylstra (pictured left), president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council and SciTech Institute, holds the airframe of a large quadcopter drone as Arizona’s growing technology economy increases demand for skilled workers and stronger career pathways.)
“Workforce development has become one of the defining economic development challenges – and opportunities – for Arizona,” said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of Arizona Technology Council and SciTech Institute. “The state’s technology economy is expanding at a pace that few regions in the country have experienced.”
Councilwoman O’Brien acknowledged that more work is needed to keep pace, and apprenticeships and technical certifications play an important role.
This need is becoming increasingly urgent as major investments from companies including Amkor, Honeywell, Boeing, RTX, Northrop Grumman, Lucid, and data center operators continue to create demand for technology, manufacturing, and skilled-trades talent across the Valley of the Sun.
The growing demand underscores the workforce challenges and opportunities identified by Zylstra and Councilwoman O’Brien, while highlighting the need to connect workers with emerging career opportunities. In response, Google has partnered with NCUS TEC, a technical institute and workforce development organization.
(Caption: Utaukwa Allen, Google’s Global Head of Economic and Community Development and leader of the Google STAR program, engages with an NCUS TEC student as Google and NCUS TEC work together to build pathways into skilled-trades careers.)
According to Columbus Business First, Google is investing in workforce pipelines through its Google STAR program and partnering with NCUS TEC to prepare workers in Phoenix for skilled-trades careers as it has done in Columbus, Ohio.
“As Greater Phoenix continues to attract investment in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, semiconductors, robotics, and data centers, the need for a highly skilled workforce has never been greater,” said Jennifer Mellor, Chief Innovation Officer at the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation. “Investing in the students and professionals who will power these industries is critical to sustaining our region’s economic momentum and competitive advantage.
