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At the Start of National Apprenticeship Week, Hobbs, Gallego, and TSMC Usher in New Semi Conductor Career Pathway Programs

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With the start of National Apprenticeship Week across the country, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, and Arizona Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC’s) President Rose Castaneres announced the expansion, in partnership with Estrella Mountain Community College, Northern Arizona University, Grand Canyon University, and Western Maricopa Education Center, of its Registered Technician Apprenticeship program … Read more

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs Launches New Semiconductor Work Force Training Program

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At Gateway Community College in the Maricopa County Community College District, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and other technology, education, and government leaders launched a new program to help train apprentices and trainees in building semiconductors. Part of the Future48 Workforce Accelerator Program, this fifth such initiative “will offer customized, hands-on training in support of the … Read more

Biden/Harris Secure AZ’s Tech Industry Future with $6.6 Billion CHIPS and Science Act Award to TSMC

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Ed. MDB 11/20/24: Further context for this move by Biden/Harris is that Trump has repeatedly indicated that he opposed the CHIPS Act, including him proclaiming, “…that CHIPS deal is so bad,” giving rise to concern that the funding which is bringing the world’s cutting edge chip manufacturing to Arizona could be in peril. Creating yet … Read more

Jubilant and Festive Mood at the Final Harris/Walz Get Out the Vote Rally in Phoenix: “Let’s Win This”

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With several All-Star members of Arizona’s Democratic team along with Republican Mayor John Giles and the famed band La Original Banda El Limón, the Harris/Walz Arizona Campaign capped off the 2024 campaign season with a rousing and festive final Get Out the Vote Rally at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix that captivated the jubilant audience. … Read more

GOTV Rally & Concert with Harris Walz campaign in Phoenix

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by Carolyn Classen, blogger Time Monday, November 4 5:30 – 8:30pm MST Location Celebrity Theatre 440 N 32nd StPhoenix, AZ 85008Map About this event Join the Harris-Walz campaign for a rally and concert in Phoenix! Exact arrival point and location map to follow. More details coming. Text GO to 30330 for additional updates. Join us … Read more