Your Future. Made in Arizona.

Your Future. Made in Arizona. In Arizona, the future is here. The Future48 Workforce Accelerators represent Arizona’s latest workforce advancement, connecting students with the skills and know-how needed for jobs in the state’s growing advanced manufacturing industry. Why Consider a Career in Advanced Manufacturing? Drive Innovation and Technology Through cutting-edge technologies, innovation and creativity, you’ll produce state-of-the-art products, from electric vehicles and solar panels to smartwatches and biomedical implants. Secure Your Future with High-Demand Skills You can join an industry that’s crucial for economic growth, that offers job security and numerous advancement opportunities. Earn Competitive Salaries When pursuing this career, you’ll experience the benefits of competitive salaries in roles where robotics, automation and data analytics expertise is highly valued. Make an Impact By developing sustainable practices and environmentally friendly production methods, you’ll help solve important global challenges. Future48 Workforce Accelerators Arizona Western College in Yuma With training in electrical technology, advanced manufacturing, broadband fiber optics and solar installation, the Yuma Accelerator includes a 5,600-square-foot expansion of the Wellton Manufacturing Training Center on the Arizona Western College campus. Industry partners include TRAX International and the United States Army Yuma Proving Ground. Central Arizona College in Casa Grande Named Drive48, the inaugural accelerator is a collaboration between the Arizona Commerce Authority, Central Arizona College, Pinal County, the City of Casa Grande and Lucid Motors. Drive48 features multiple assembly robots and individual training rooms to prepare workers for automotive manufacturing jobs. Since 2021, more than 2,500 Lucid employees have completed the Drive48 program. Mohave College in Kingman Established in partnership with Mohave College, the accelerator supports the region’s growing manufacturing, transportation and mining industries. The accelerator will comprise a more than 30,000 square-foot facility at Kingman Airport and Industrial Park, with industry partners including NUCOR Steel, Progressive Pipe and more. GateWay Community College in Phoenix A partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority and Maricopa Community Colleges focused on meeting the needs of Arizona’s rapidly growing semiconductor industry. Training at the state-of-the-art facility will take place in close collaboration with semiconductor industry partners, establishing first-of-their-kind training pathways to help more Arizonans enter the microelectronics industry. Central Arizona College in Apache Junction Launched in partnership with Pinal County, Central Arizona College, LG Energy Solution and the Arizona Commerce Authority, the accelerator offers workforce training focused on the manufacturing process of cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, used for electric vehicles and other technology applications. Chandler-Gilbert Community College in Mesa The accelerator provides hands-on training to prepare students for in-demand careers in aerospace and defense manufacturing. The partnership between the Arizona Commerce Authority, Maricopa County Community College, Boeing and Honeywell will include a first-of-its-kind aerospace and defense-focused fab facility. Pima Community College in Tucson Launched in partnership with Pima Commuity College, the Arizona Commerce Authority and American Battery Factory, the 10,000-square-foot Flexible Industry Training (FIT) Lab, a Future48 Workforce Accelerator in Tucson, is an innovative, advanced manufacturing training facility designed to meet the workforce needs of Southern Arizona employers. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES NETWORK