Expanding on the workforce development programs that she has championed since becoming Arizona’s Chief Executive in 2023, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced a new apprenticeship initiative in partnership with Intel.
At an event with representatives of Intel and the Arizona Commerce Authority at the Authority offices, Governor Hobbs announced a new apprenticeship program for “manufacturing facility technicians that will build on the already strong foundation of workforce development in the state and connect Arizonans to good jobs in growing industries.”
With Arizona becoming a regional leader in the STEM arena including the semiconductors industry, the Governor has stressed, according to a Gubernatorial press release, “prioritizing developing semiconductor workforce talent to give companies the labor they need and ensure all Arizonans benefit from our semiconductor boom.”
At the event, Ms. Hobbs stated:
“Since 1979, Intel has been a true partner in growing together, and making our state the thriving and prosperous place it is today. That partnership continues as Intel launches its first ever U.S. registered apprenticeship program for manufacturing facility technicians. This apprenticeship represents much more than just another program, it’s a bridge for middle-class Arizonans to enter our state’s fast-growing semiconductor industry and launch a career with limitless potential. I am proud to bring together government, industry, education, and community leaders to help launch this worthwhile collaboration.”
The program also includes partnerships with the SEMI Foundation, Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, Maricopa Community Colleges, and the Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Board.
It is funded with a $4 million state investment.
According to the press release, “selected apprentices will be full-time Intel employees on day one and will earn a certificate and college credit upon successful completion of the one-year program.”
Afterward, the Governor and her team posted on social media:
Please click on the links below to research Governor Hobb’s workplace development policy initiatives.
- Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship Program
- BuildItAZ Apprenticeship Initiative
- Future48 Workforce Accelerator Program
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