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Governor’s Office of Strategic Initiatives In the News

Governor Katie Hobbs presents signed office of strategic initiatives executive order.

Governor Katie Hobbs Launches Talent Ready AZ Initiative, Announces Workforce Cabinet

Gov. Hobbs launches workforce and education initiative to connect all Arizonans to good jobs and growing economy led by the Governor’s Office of Strategic Initiatives

Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs launched the Talent Ready AZ Initiative to effectively coordinate her cabinet’s resources

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Arizona Announces BuildItAZ Apprenticeship Initiative Grant Awards to Expand the Construction and Trades Workforce

Phoenix, AZ - Governor Hobbs is announcing more than $650,000 in grant awards to five construction and trades registered apprenticeship programs. This round is the first phase of Governor Hobbs multi faceted BuildItAZ Apprenticeship Initiative to advance the state’s skilled construction workforce

Governor Katie Hobbs speaking in fabrication facility alongside select employees.

Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship Program for Thousands of Students

Phoenix, AZ - Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the creation of the Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship Program, in partnership with Arizona’s community colleges, aimed at fostering a skilled workforce tailored to the evolving demands of Arizona’s growing and thriving economy. Since