Governor Katie Hobbs continues her push to amp up Arizona's workforce, this time announcing a partnership designed to quickly get people to work in advanced manufacturing. Hobbs unveiled the fourth of what's planned to be six Future48 Workforce Accelerators, teaming up Central Arizona College with a big name in the industry, LG Energy Solutions. This program, which kicked off back in June 2023, aims to quickly to train Arizonans for the jobs that pay well and are in high demand.
"Arizona's job growth has been non-stop, and this new partnership is another sign we have no intention of taking our foot off the gas," Governor Hobbs said, according to her office's official announcement. LG Energy Solutions' decision to join in on Hobbs's program is an endorsement of a workforce push that's seen historic job numbers. This initiative happens to form part of a larger strategy by Hobbs, which includes doubling the state's number of apprentices by 2026, and starting the first state-backed semiconductor apprenticeship programs.
These workforce accelerators are decentralized, stretching across Arizona from Arizona Western College to Mohave Community College, and include the significant urban center of Maricopa County Community College. Hobbs has been championing these workforce development initiatives since she took the helm. Community colleges throughout the state, much like Central Arizona College, stand as the backbone of her vision for skill development and job training.
The move is seen as an economic boon for a state looking to make its mark in the competitive field of advanced manufacturing. “Our community colleges are critical institutions to the success of our state, and I am excited for the students at Central Arizona College to take advantage of this exciting new opportunity. I want to thank LG Energy Solutions for partnering with us and for continuing to support our efforts to strengthen Arizona’s workforce.” Hobbs said.
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