Workforce Development
From robotics for youth to leadership training for adults, our programs prepare Arizonans to face a rapidly changing workforce. We listen to what Arizona employers need and build programs to develop the talent they need.
On our path forward, we will:
- Equip future leaders with professional and personal skills to take charge of their world - no matter where it takes them.
- Invest in Arizona’s talent pool through professional development and readiness programs that meet the needs of a modern workforce.
- Guide our state's food producers toward profitability, whether they feed a family or the nation.
Impact on Arizona
Arizona's leaders tell us that what they need most is a workforce prepared for the jobs of today and tomorrow. We deliver with experiential learning for youth and leadership development for adults.
Finding solutions
Arizona’s future is powered by technology. We’re ensuring its workforce is ready — today and tomorrow.
4-H Youth Development
We offer mentorship and hands-on learning in every Arizona county so our youth will be ready for whatever their future holds.
Arizona Center for Rural Leadership
We cultivate leaders who serve and amplify the voices of Arizona's rural communities.
Urban Ag Production, Small-Scale, Beginner Farmer Program
We support small and new farmers through mentorship and educational programs that help them grow their businesses.
Tribal Extension
Our Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program cultivates job skills by teaching youth to weld and farmers to how to harness sustainable methods.