ElevateEdAZ
ElevateEdAZ is an initiative of the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation focused on preparing Arizona students for college and career through stronger alignment between education, business, and the community.
ElevateEdAZ is focused on aligning education to workforce learning pathways with the needs of Arizona’s leading industries. Our primary objectives include increasing the number of students enrolled in and completing high-wage, high-demand career pathways, increasing student attainment of industry-recognized credentials and early post-secondary credit, providing more students with work-based learning experiences, and empowering educators to reimagine classroom learning through educator externships.
Looking ahead, ElevateEdAZ will be working in partnership with PXU educators at partner schools. ElevateEdAZ looks forward to providing many impactful experiences to students and educators this coming school year and is working to increase:
Students pursuing high-wage high-demand careers
Students earning early college credit and industry-recognized credentials
Students completing internships and job shadows
Educators participating in externships to teach students relevant workplace skills
Total of 46k+ Students and Educator Touchpoints Impacted through*:
130+ Career Awareness and Development engagements impacting over 10k students
250+ students participating in internships
237% Year-Over-Year Growth
1480+ students participating in job shadows
124% Year-Over-Year Growth
36+ educators participating in Virtual Educator Externship** experiences to provide 22k+ students with career-connected learning
4,000+ YouScience Career Interest and Aptitude Assessments provided to students
3,363 Students Received an Industry Recognized Credential
Business Advisory Council Meeting supporting 15 Career and Technical Education programs with employer support and guidance
Participants included 40+ industry partners, 50+ teachers & administrators
92% of students who participated in ElevateEdAZ Career Awareness and Development programming report an increase in knowledge and skills.
6% increase in Fall Dual Enrollment registration across all partner schools.
Interested in learning more? Connect with the ElevateEdAZ College and Career Coach on your campus today! See below for more information about the ElevateEdAZ College and Career Coaches.
About ElevateEdAZ
Mission: ElevateEdAZ partners with education, business and community to prepare Arizona students for college and career in leading industries.
Vision: Aspiring for all Arizona students to have access to college and career opportunities that strengthen local communities through economic mobility.
An initiative of the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation, ElevateEdAZ is taking high school education in Arizona to the next level by providing students pathways to high-wage, high-demand careers. ElevateEdAZ bridges the gap between education and workforce development by cultivating a highly skilled and motivated pipeline of talent.
About the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation
Our Mission
The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation (the Foundation) convenes and catalyzes business, education, and community to enhance college and career readiness, develop a stronger workforce, and build healthier communities throughout Arizona.
The Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, leads the charitable and education initiatives of the Greater Phoenix Chamber under the four pillars of education, workforce development, wellness, and research. Through strong alignment between education, business, and community, the Foundation prepares individuals for college and career and serves as an intermediary to convey workforce needs and champion scalable workforce solutions. In addition, the Foundation makes Arizona and the Greater Phoenix region known as destinations for healthy talent and healthy communities through workplace wellness efforts and publishes data-driven research to inform policymakers, business leaders, and the general public.
Click here to learn more about the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation
Dual Enrollment Opportunities
The State of Arizona approved new funding to support dual enrollment throughout the state. This money provides tuition assistance for students who take dual enrollment courses and incentives for teachers who become certified to teach these courses.
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