CREC Updates

CREC Launches “Mobilizing Data for Talent Development” Program to Strengthen Career Pathways
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The Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC) is excited to announce the official launch of our Mobilizing Data for Talent Development program! Funded by the Gates Foundation, this program aims to strengthen education and workforce pathways at the local level and develop data infrastructure for workforce professionals.

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Five Steps to Address Regional Workforce Challenges Surrounding the Substance Use Disorder Crisis
People helping each other hike up a mountain at sunrise. Giving November 7, 2024

By leveraging the ARC’s Recovery to Work Builder’s Guide, you can start creating and sustaining an ecosystem that values all your citizens and creates a more prosperous future for your region.

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How Arizona Is Boosting its Semiconductor Advantage
Semi-conductors September 20, 2024

Arizona is primed to boost its leadership in this sector given their existing footprint in semiconductor research, design, and production stretching across the state. To build on Arizona’s existing strategic advantage, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) hired CREC and SRI to understand how innovative facilities and training opportunities statewide can advance Arizona’s leading position in the semiconductor industry.

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