February 11, 2026 Education and Workforce Development Roundtable

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EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 
ROUNDTABLE MINUTES 
 
February 11, 2026  
 
The Education and Workforce Development Roundtable of the City of Mesa met in The Studios at Mesa 
City Center, 59 E. 1st St., on February 11, 2026, at 1:33 p.m. 
 
BOARDMEMBERS PRESENT 
BOARDMEMBERS ABSENT 
STAFF PRESENT 
Councilmember Heredia, Chair 
Candice Copple, Vice Chair 
Dr. Richard Daniel 
Councilmember Duff 
Marcie Hutchinson 
David Loutzenheiser 
Dr. Shane McCord 
Bob Nelson (Designee for Sally 
Harrison) 
Rich Nickel  
Renee Parker (Designee for Dr. 
Matthew Strom) 
Jenny Jackson Robinson 
Jennifer Schwartz (Designee for Dr. 
Chad Wilson) 
Matt Sexton (Designee for David 
Williams)* 
Kristin Sorenson 
Jessica Steadman (Designee for Dr. 
Joseph Foy) 
Vince Yanez 
Dr. Perry Berry 
 
 
Lisa Cartwright-Harris 
Holly Moseley 
Rafaella Safarian 
Sarah Tolar 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(*Participated in the meeting through the use of video conference equipment.) 
 
Chairperson Heredia conducted a roll call. 
 
Chairperson Heredia excused Boardmembers Yanez and Berry from the entire meeting.  
 
1. 
Call meeting to order, welcome announcements and reminders from the Chair. 
 
 
Chairperson Heredia called the meeting to order. He welcomed Designee Bob Nelson, Director 
of Communications at the Mesa Chamber of Commerce; Designee Renee Parker, Director of 
Community Partnerships at Mesa Public Schools; Jennifer Schwartz, Dean of Instructional 
Programs at East Valley Institute of Technology; Designee Matt Sexton, Community Development

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Manager at Meta; and Jessica Steadman, Campus Manager and Director of Marketing at 
Benedictine University. 
 
2. 
Introduce the new member appointed to the Education and Workforce Development Roundtable. 
 
 
Education and Workforce Administrator Sarah Tolar displayed a PowerPoint presentation. (See 
Attachment 1) 
 
Chairperson Heredia introduced Councilmember Duff and welcomed her to the Education and 
Workforce Development Roundtable (EWDR). 
 
Chairperson Heredia reviewed the 2026 quarterly meeting schedule and reminded the EWDR to 
notify staff if there are any conflicts. (See Page 2 of Attachment 1) 
 
3. 
Take action to approve the Roundtable Meeting Minutes from December 3, 2025. 
 
It was moved by Boardmember Daniel, seconded by Boardmember Jackson Robinson, that the 
December 3, 2025, Education and Workforce Development Roundtable meeting minutes be 
approved. 
 
Upon tabulation of votes, it showed:  
 
AYES – Heredia–Copple–Daniel–Duff–Hutchinson–Loutzenheizer–McCord–Nelson–Nickel–
Parker–Jackson Robinson–Schwartz–Sexton–Sorensen–Steadman 
NAYS – None 
ABSENT – Berry–Yanez 
 
Chairperson Heredia declared the motion carried unanimously by those present. 
 
4. 
City staff to provide update regarding the progress of Arizona Institute for Education and the 
Economy initiatives. City staff to provide additional update on the childcare needs assessment 
task force project in partnership with First Things First. 
 
Ms. Tolar provided an update on current initiatives of the Arizona Institute for Education and the 
Economy, including its three initial “big bets,” the State 48 Graduate Profile, and AI guidance 
intended to serve as a resource for educators, students, and businesses. She reported that a 
spring convening is scheduled for April 1, bringing together K-12 teams from each district to review 
playbooks and sandbox practices that have been successful, examine permission-granted 
documents from districts statewide, and develop recommendations for broader implementation. 
(See Pages 4 through 8 of Attachment 1) 
 
Ms. Tolar discussed the ongoing work related to early childhood education, noting that Melinda 
Gulick is leading statewide efforts to support young learners. She emphasized that early childhood 
education is both a family resource and an economic development issue, as it helps establish a 
foundation for kindergarten readiness and long-term success. She stated that childcare remains 
a statewide challenge and that the City of Mesa (COM) is seeking to better understand how Mesa 
businesses are affected before implementing strategies. She explained that the current effort is 
intended to identify not only the childcare gap, but also the reasons for it, including affordability,

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accessibility, and family preferences, and reported that funding had been identified to support the 
project and create a task force to help identify key issues. She said the COM is also seeking 
consultant support to better understand the specific childcare challenges facing Mesa businesses, 
how those challenges may differ from neighboring communities, and whether City policies or 
practices affect childcare availability. She noted that the analysis will include a comparison with 
similarly sized cities to identify strategies being used elsewhere and invited feedback from the 
EWDR. She asked members to share the names of any interested organizations, businesses that 
should be contacted, or entities willing to assist with survey administration, adding that she would 
send additional information to the group by email. (See Pages 9 through 11 of Attachment 1) 
 
Boardmember Nickel shared information regarding House Bill 4032, and noted that the bill 
addresses alternative tobacco products, including vape products, as part of a potential revenue 
stream.  
 
5. 
Hear updates from Roundtable higher education representatives on priorities, challenges and 
initiatives regarding the support of post-secondary education outcomes in Mesa. 
 
 
Boardmember Daniel highlighted key priorities that had been identified since he was appointed 
President of Mesa Community College (MCC). He emphasized that all efforts are interconnected 
and begin with supporting students through the educational pipeline to completion, whether for 
workforce entry or transfer to a university. He stated that MCC is focused on aligning programs 
with workforce needs, strengthening partnerships, improving student access to programs, and 
providing flexible support services to help students succeed. He noted the importance of exposing 
students earlier so they are aware of available opportunities and can better prepare for their 
futures. He reported that MCC is experiencing a budget reduction of approximately $2.2 million in 
addition to the $1.5 million lost this year, while continuing to expand programming and facilities 
without a corresponding increase in revenue. He emphasized the importance of working 
collectively with community partners to ensure continued student and institutional success. (See 
Pages 12 through 15 of Attachment 1) 
 
 
In response to a question from Boardmember Nickel, Boardmember Daniel stated that no funding 
is included in the Governor’s budget at this time. He reported that a current priority is restoration 
of aid to Maricopa Community Colleges that was eliminated in 2013, noting that approximately 
$28 million had been proposed for phased implementation over a four-year period, but was not 
included in the budget. He added that the colleges will continue to advocate for the funding, which 
would help offset ongoing losses and budget reductions. 
 
  
 
Vice Chairperson Copple commented on the strong partnership between Arizona State University 
(ASU) and the community college system, noting that the two systems rely on one another to 
support student success and workforce development. She observed that Arizona experienced the 
largest decline in state higher education funding in the nation last year but stated that efforts 
continue to identify creative opportunities to advance key initiatives. She provided updates on 
ASU activities in Mesa, including the opening of the ASU Health headquarters this spring, an 
upcoming Council Study Session regarding the Arts and Innovation District, and potential reuse 
of the post office site and other municipal properties in partnership with the COM. She pointed 
out the construction of a new student union building at the Polytechnic campus, and the newly 
offered bachelor’s degree program in manufacturing systems. She encouraged the EWDR to 
attend a family event at the Interdisciplinary Science & Technology (ITSB) building on February 
28, 2026, to showcase the program through hands-on activities.

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Jessica Steadman, Campus Manager and Director of Marketing at Benedictine University, 
provided an update on Benedictine University’s recent initiatives and programs. She reported that 
the undergraduate entrepreneurship degree has been renewed and aligns closely with the 
Cahoots Institute that is thriving this year with 12 participants. She shared that Benedictine has 
partnered with Howell Management Services to offer a graduate-level data analytics program 
designed for working adults, and that the first year of the in-person hybrid master’s in business 
administration (MBA) program has attracted a strong number of graduate students. She 
highlighted the University’s athletic and student support efforts and pointed out graduate assistant 
opportunities for sports teams. She recalled that this is the second year of the Redhawk Promise 
Program providing free tuition to qualifying COM students and noted monthly working sessions to 
better understand higher education needs and foster a welcoming campus environment. She 
announced that on February 26, 2026, a Journey in Leadership event will be held at 12 West 
Brewery where Mayor Freeman would participate in a question-and-answer session with 
students. 
 
Designee Steadman discussed budget challenges affecting higher education institutions. She 
identified the most significant challenge for Benedictine in Downtown Mesa as securing practice 
locations for its 11 sports teams. She invited suggestions or contacts that may assist in identifying 
additional practice facilities. 
 
6. 
Hear presentation from Arizona Board of Regents on AZ Opportunity initiative. 
 
a. 
Discuss priorities, work and opportunities for City of Mesa’s engagement with AZ 
Opportunity. 
 
 
Sarah Harper, Vice President of Communications at Arizona Board of Regents, provided an 
overview of the Board of Regents, including its role in governing Arizona’s public university 
system. She reviewed the post-secondary attainment initiatives designed to support students, 
families, and educators, including resources available through the College Ready AZ website. 
She reported that the organization continues to expand its attainment efforts through Free 
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion, with the goal of 50% increased 
participation by the fall semester. She explained that, through a partnership with Valley of the Sun 
and the United Way, students who complete the FAFSA may be eligible for scholarships of up to 
$500, and schools that increase FAFSA completion rates by 50% may also receive funding as an 
incentive. She discussed the FAFSA Peer Coach Program that launched in 2022 and stated that 
it places trained students in high schools to work one-on-one with their peers to assist with FAFSA 
completion. She noted that the program is currently operating in 53 high schools, including all 
Mesa Public School campuses, with a focus on Title I schools and those with lower completion 
rates, and is now expanding to Pima County. She highlighted the College Connect program, which 
allows schools to track whether students have started or completed the FAFSA to better tailor 
outreach efforts. (See Pages 17 through 29 of Attachment 1)  
 
 
Ms. Harper added that Arizona continues to face a degree attainment shortfall, with approximately 
48% attainment compared with a national average of 62%, and that the State of Arizona is 
projected to face a shortage of 26,000 degrees by 2030. She stated that outreach to young people 
must go beyond financial messaging and instead emphasize purpose, belonging, and community 
connection. She expressed the need for continued coordination around FAFSA completion, 
including outreach to foster youth and adults who left college before earning a degree, as well as 
the importance of reaching students earlier in the educational pipeline. (See Pages 30 through 32 
of Attachment 1)

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In response to a question from Boardmember Hutchinson, Ms. Harper confirmed that FAFSA 
initiative participation had declined in some areas of the state and noted concerns about 
immigration-related fears affecting parents and student engagement.  
 
 
Discussion ensued regarding the need for a consistent community message about the value of 
post-secondary education and highlighting the Arizona Opportunity and Promise scholarship 
efforts, along with broader workforce priorities in allied health, STEM, water, agriculture, and 
forestry. 
 
 
Ms. Harper stated that data alone does not always resonate with young people and emphasized 
that messages focused solely on earning more money may be less effective than those centered 
on happiness, community, and a sense of purpose. She stressed the importance of understanding 
students’ perspectives and tailoring outreach accordingly. (See Pages 33 through 39 Attachment 
1)  
 
7. 
Roundtable members share information regarding their involvement in recent and upcoming 
education or workforce-related events or programs.  
 
 
Designee Nelson expressed appreciation for the positive partnerships between the local School 
Districts, Mesa City Council and the Chamber of Commerce. He encouraged ongoing efforts to 
strengthen partnerships between the business community and the education community. 
 
 
Boardmember Loutzenheiser highlighted several community partnerships, including the Business 
Partners Breakfast that brings local businesses together to discuss focused topics, civic 
engagement opportunities, and ways to connect students with the community. He noted that Higley 
schools help facilitate opportunities for community members to engage with and support students 
through initiatives such as Stuff the Bus, employer group partnerships, and the Future Leaders 
Project. He stated that these efforts create engagement opportunities and valuable early 
connections for student learning. 
 
 
Boardmember Nickel shared the Power Hours series hosted by Education Forward Arizona and 
noted that this month’s discussion focused on the connection between workforce and education. 
He stated that the topics evolve throughout the year and reflect a broader statewide theme of 
addressing a fragmented ecosystem by strengthening coordination among education, technology, 
business, and workforce partners. He emphasized the need to improve collaboration, planning, and 
alignment to build stronger bridges between education and workforce development. He added that 
the initiative is expanding its community engagement efforts.  
 
 
Boardmember Hutchinson reported on a statewide initiative launched on March 9 aimed at 
protecting public schools by placing additional limits and accountability measures on the voucher 
program. She explained that the proposal would require accountability and safety measures for 
voucher recipients and providers, including fingerprint clearance for adults receiving funds, 
accreditation requirements for participating schools, administration of state testing for academic 
accountability, restrictions on non-educational or luxury purchases, and an income cap of $150,000 
for voucher eligibility. She added that the initiative includes a 30-day review period, requires 256,000 
signatures by July 2 to qualify for the ballot, and has a goal of collecting 500,000 signatures. She 
emphasized that the issue has statewide implications and local impacts for districts including Higley, 
Gilbert, and Mesa.

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2026 Meeting Dates
• May 6, 2026
• August 19, 2026
• November 4, 2026
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AI Guidance
• K-12 Guidance Document
• Understanding Gen AI
• Teaching, Learning and 
Admin Uses
• Responsible and Ethical 
Uses
• Implementation 
Recommendations
Link to download: azk12.ai
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AIEE Action Items
•  January 8th  - Public release of State 48 Graduation Profile
•  April 1st – Spring Convening
• PK-12 Teams will overview ‘Permission Granted’ document
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Arizona’s Early Childhood Agency
Committed to healthy development and learning from birth to age 5.
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33,887 children aged 5 and 
under.
23,746 children live in home 
where both parents work.
14,482 available child care slots 
with licensed providers.
17% child care 
gap in Mesa
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Purpose
To assess how childcare availability, affordability, quality, and accessibility impact business and 
industry operating within the City of Mesa. Childcare is a critical component of workforce 
participation, employee retention, productivity, and business growth. The assessment should 
focus on childcare-related challenges as experienced by employers, identify opportunities for 
the City to support businesses and the broader childcare ecosystem and will inform future 
economic and workforce development strategies, programs and initiatives.
Objectives
• Understand key challenges and barriers faced by existing businesses in the City of 
Mesa
• Identify childcare-related needs and opportunities for business support
• Assess how city policies, processes, and services impact businesses
• Compare local conditions with other cities
Mesa Child Care Impact Task Force
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Arizona Board of Regents
Serving Arizona through a changing 
higher education landscape
AZ Opportunity
Sarah Harper 
Vice President, Communications
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What is the Arizona Board of Regents?
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Duties and Structure Outlined in Statute, Title 15
o A.R.S. §15-1625(A): The Arizona board of regents is a body corporate with 
perpetual succession. The board has jurisdiction and control over the 
universities
Members:
Regent Doug Goodyear – Chair 
 
Regent Larry Penley
Regent Jessica Pacheco 
 
 
Regent Lee Stein
Regent Gregg Brewster 
 
 
Regent James McCain
Regent Cecilia Mata  
 
 
Regent Jadyn Fisher
Regent Fred DuVal 
 
 
 
Regent Felipe Garcia
Gov. Katie Hobbs
Superintendent Tom Horne
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The Board’s Promise to Arizona
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• Increase postsecondary access and attainment for Arizona students; to 
seek solutions to societal challenges; and to do both while increasing 
quality, affordability and efficiency.
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Serving Arizona
By the numbers: Arizona’s public universities 
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237K
Students enrolled at Arizona’s public 
universities
Source: 2025 Fall Enrollment Report
54K
Bachelor’s and graduate degrees awarded 
by Arizona’s public universities
Source: 2023 College Completion Report
87K
Online students enrolled at Arizona’s public 
universities
Source: 2025 Fall Enrollment Report
$1.7B
Total state taxes paid by university alumni
Source: FY 2023 Alumni Wages Report
32K
Total employees working at Arizona’s public universities
Source: FY 2025 Personnel Report 
$26,035
Wage gap in Arizona for those with a bachelor’s degree compared 
to someone with a high school diploma
Source: FY 2023 Alumni Wages Report
247
Patents earned by university students and faculty
Source: FY 2025 Technology and Research Initiative Fund Report
30
Startup companies formed by universities’ students and faculty
Source: FY 2025 Technology and Research Initiative Fund Report
ENROLLMENT
ECONOMIC IMPACT
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Private and Public Impact of 
Higher Education
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Median salary of Arizona graduates
$82,162
$67,466
$41,518
Graduate degree
Bachelor’s degree
High school diploma
$47,923 Some college or Associate degree
Source: American Community Survey, 2024
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Annual economic impact of Arizona’s 
public higher education enterprise
$11.2 billion
84,355 jobs
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62%
22%
Bachelor’s degree earnings            
greater than high school degree 
Graduate degree earnings           
greater than bachelor’s degree
Benefit of a college degree
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Expanding attainment initiatives 
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Expanding attainment initiatives 
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• Developed in 2022: Pilot 24 high schools
• Fall 2025: 53 high schools; expansion into Pima County
• 50% average FAFSA completion rate
FAFSA Peer Coach Program
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Engaging university athletes to share FAFSA messages
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13 student-athletes across ASU, NAU and the U of A
•
Instagram reels posted in collaboration with athlete and teams to widen reach
•
Tri-university PSA video that features athletes from all three universities
•
Achol Magot
(women's basketball)
•
Anyssa Wild
(softball)
•
Haven Wra
(volleyball)
•
Koa Peat
(men's basketball)
•
Tre Spivey
(football)
•
Jordyn Tyson 
(football) 
•
Cole Carlon 
(baseball) 
•
Jayden Davis
(track) 
•
Yannixa Acuna 
(softball) 
•
Logan Morrell 
(hockey)
•
Audrey Taylor
(women's basketball)
•
Oakland Fort
(men's basketball)
•
Fou Ho Ching
(football)
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Arizona 
College 
Connect 
Homepage
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Reaching key audiences with attainment outreach
Students, educators, business/community leaders and policymakers 
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FAFSA and College Readiness Symposium
•
Starting Five Initiative  
•
ABOR Student Food and Housing Workgroup
•
Student Mental Health and Wellness Learning Community
•
Strada Education Foundation’s Arizona Learning Mobility Collaborative
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SHEEO’s national effort to expand access to quality postsecondary education for 
incarcerated students
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Future Ready AZ attainment summit
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Serving Arizona's students and families
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College 
Ready AZ
Cactus 
League 
Partnership
FAFSA Peer 
Coach Program
Arizona 
College 
Connect
Arizona 
College 
Application 
Campaign
Student Mental 
Health and 
Wellness Learning 
Community
College Ready 
AZ FAFSA 
Scholarship
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Prioritizing all pathways to college success 
•AZ Transfer
•Arizona Learning Mobility Collaborative 
•AZ Comeback Initiative 
•Advancing postsecondary access for 
incarcerated learners 
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Degree Shortfalls Impact 
Arizona’s Workforce, 
Competitiveness and Economy
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College going rate lags national average
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National Average: 
62 percent
Arizona: 
48 percent
• Less than half of Arizona high 
school graduates enroll in some 
form of postsecondary education.
• Arizona consistently trails the 
national college going rate by
15 percentage points.
Sources: ABOR 2022 Postsecondary Attainment Report and the NCES Immediate College Enrollment Rate publication.
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Projected Arizona annual degree shortfalls
Source: Advancing Arizona’s Economy-Investment in Workforce Development, Spring 2022; Rounds Consulting Group, Inc.
Annual Demand for Bachelor’s Degrees 
 
68,000
- Bachelor’s Degrees from recent graduates 
 
22,500
- Bachelor’s Degrees from in-migration  
 
19,200
Annual Shortage of Degrees 
 
 
 
26,300
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Simply by reaching the U.S. average for educational attainment, Arizona would benefit 
by nearly $5 billion in additional state and local tax revenues over 10 years. 
Furthermore, fully resolving the bachelor’s degree shortage would result in a 10-year 
cumulative state and local fiscal impact of $8 billion.
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East Valley by the numbers 
FAFSA Completion Rates in the East Valley (as of 1/29/26)
 
• Gilbert Public Schools – 42.56%
•Higley Unified School District – 48.21%
•Mesa Public Schools – 30.80%
•Queen Creek Unified School District 30.56%
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AZ Opportunity
Proposed FY 27 Budget 
Focused on Enhancing Arizona’s
Opportunity Economy
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AZ Opportunity:
The ABOR Budget Priorities
 
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Strengthening Arizona’s health care workforce 
Retaining Arizona’s talent pipeline
Securing Arizona’s prosperity and protect Arizona’s natural resources 
Fueling talent for high demand careers
Preserving the state’s capital investments
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What can you do?
 
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Advocate
Engage
Share
Like, share,
 and follow
Advise
@azregents,
@collegereadyaz
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Roundtable Share outs
• Education Forward February Power Hour: Building Arizona’s 
Workforce Report
• Tuesday, Feb. 24th, 12 – 1PM 
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