Visionary Sponsors

Arizona Manufacturers Council
The AMC provides a strong voice to the manufacturing industry at the state capitol. It works to ensure that Arizona provides a globally competitive environment for the manufacturing sector of the economy that promotes innovation and further investments in research and development. The AMC deals with a variety of policy issues that impact manufacturers of all sizes statewide, including the environment, energy, education/workforce development, human resources, and intellectual property. The AMC also hosts events of special interest to the manufacturing industry.

Mission Statement
To promote and enhance a positive business climate for manufacturing and related industries that operate within Arizona.

Maricopa Community Colleges, Center for Workforce Development
Maricopa Community Colleges’ Center for Workforce Development is the recognized leader in Greater Phoenix for the regional workforce development initiatives that fulfill the job training needs of diverse employer communities throughout Maricopa County.

The Center plays a vital role in enhancing the region’s competitive strength by connecting the programs, resources, and services of the ten Community Colleges and two skill centers with the region’s employers

Vision Statement
To ensure that the Greater Phoenix economy has a skilled labor pool which meets the existing and emerging workforce needs of the employer community

National Association of Manufacturers, Manufacturing Institute
The Manufacturing Institute (MI) is the 501(c) 3 affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).  As a non-partisan organization, the MI is committed to delivering leading-edge information and services to the nation's manufacturers. We focus on developing human capital strategies through education reform and workforce development, conducting applied research to provide critical information to public policy makers on challenges and opportunities for today's industry, and advancing the innovation capacity of manufacturers.

Community Partners

Planning Committee – Participating Organizations
Arizona Business and Education Coalition
Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Arizona Department of Commerce
Arizona Department of Education, Career and Technical Education Division
Arizona-Sonora Manufacturing Initiative
Arizona Women in Employment and Education
Boeing Company
Cox Communications
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Greater Phoenix Economic Council
Jobing.Com
KPNX Channel 12
Manpower Inc.
Maricopa Community Colleges
Maricopa Workforce Connections
Phoenix Workforce Connection