Workforce
- More than 1 million workers within a 30-minute commute
- Local population with 45 percent of adult residents possessing a bachelor's degree
- Continuous influx of highly qualified graduates from area colleges and universities
Data Source: ESRI Business Analyst (2020)
Talent Pipeline
- 40+ regional universities and other institutions of higher learning
- Arizona State University, the nation's largest public university
- University of Arizona, with an expanding presence in Greater Phoenix
- Maricopa Community Colleges, serving 265,000 students annually
| Year | ASU Enrollment | UA Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 119,951 | 46,932 |
| 2018 | 111,249 | 45,217 |
| 2017 | 103,530 | 44,831 |
| 2016 | 98,146 | 43,625 |
| 2015 | 91,322 | 43,088 |
Data Sources: Arizona State University, University of Arizona
Workforce Development
- Access to interns through programs offered by Arizona State University and University of Arizona
- Opportunity for customized workforce training curriculum at Chandler-Gilbert Community College
- Recruitment support through City-sponsored career fairs in partnership with Arizona@Work
