Arizona expands ReadyTechGo career training program, adds 3 community colleges to fold

Arizona’s career training program, ReadyTechGo, is expanding to three community colleges for seven total now included in the state-sponsored partnership.

The initiative promoting readiness for advanced manufacturing jobs will be available at Mohave, Coconino and Yavapai community colleges, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced on May 14.

ReadyTechGo was previously only accessible at Central Arizona College and Mesa, Estrella Mountain and Pima community colleges.

Some of the companies a part of the program’s pipeline include Intel, Lucid, LG Energy Solution, Amkor Technology and TSMC.

The initiative offers students hands-on learning experiences, such as with semiconductors, robotics and electric vehicle components.

“By expanding the program to rural areas in Coconino, Mohave and Yavapai counties, jobseekers will now have access to state-of-the-art training in an industry that offers more than 162,000 jobs in Arizona and continues to rapidly expand throughout the state,” Mary Foote, director of the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, said in a press release. “OEO is honored to partner to support and invest in ReadyTechGo to increase opportunities for Arizonans to prepare for jobs in a growing, in-demand industry.”

Those who take part in the Automated Industrial Technology (AIT) curriculum can earn their first certification in as few as two weeks. Further certifications can then be added to students’ resumes throughout their two years at one of the participating Arizona colleges.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, advanced manufacturing jobs in the U.S. are projected to see 13% growth between 2022 and 2032.

“The Advanced Manufacturing Training Center (located at Mohave College in Kingman) is an incredible resource for our community,” Gina Mitchell, NUCOR-Kingman environmental manager, said. “We’re excited about the opportunity to continue working together to strengthen the pipeline of job-ready talent. We look forward to hiring graduates who bring the hands-on skills and workforce readiness this program is designed to deliver.”

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