PHOENIX — Arizona leaders are taking steps to strengthen the state’s position as a major tech hub, announcing that the Department of Economic Security secured $5 million to boost workforce development and job training.

The multimillion-dollar Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor, is part of a national effort to accelerate innovation, strengthen domestic manufacturing and address critical workforce needs, according to DES Director Michael Wisehart.

“This grant represents yet another investment into the state’s workforce,” Wisehart said in an announcement. “DES is excited to capitalize on this opportunity to help aspiring Arizonans break into highly skilled, in-demand professions.”

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