Ideas

Kate Gallego
Mayor | Phoenix, AZ

ARP: Partnering with Community Colleges to Prepare Workers for High-Demand Sectors

Idea Category: Equity & Opportunity, Jobs and Entrepreneurship | Funding Source: American Rescue Plan

Problem

According to the Congressional Research Service, in general, persons with lower educational attainment experience relatively higher unemployment rates compared to peers with high levels of educational attainment. This population was also hit hardest during the pandemic with the highest rates of unemployment. Furthermore the report found that  persons identifying as Black or Hispanic and younger workers also experienced relatively high levels of unemployment and relatively steep declines in labor force participation over the course of the pandemic.

Solution

After a tech firm recently chose Phoenix as the location for a new semiconductor factory, Mayor Gallego partnered with community colleges to make it easier for residents to obtain degrees and training that prepare them for jobs at the plant and other high-demand sectors. The Rescue Plan is allowing Phoenix to offer monthly stipends of up to $1,000 to help residents who enroll in courses for high-demand industries, such as technology and health care. The funds can be used to offset costs such as books and child care. And Gallego is particularly focused on ensuring single parents are able to participate.

More Idea’s From Kate Gallego

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego uses ARPA Funds for Mobile Library for Underserved Communities

Idea Category: American Rescue Plan Act, Education | Funding Source: ARP

ARPA Case Study – Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Closes the Digital Divide

Idea Category: American Rescue Plan Act, Funding | Funding Source: ARP

Mayors Kate Gallego & Ron Nirenberg Lead Initiatives to Protect Communities from Extreme Heat

Idea Category: Climate Change, Infrastructure | Funding Source: ARP

Mayor Kate Gallego: FCC Grant for Affordable Connectivity Program

Idea Category: Broadband | Funding Source: ARP

ARPA: Improving Digital Equity in Underinvested Communities

Idea Category: Broadband | Funding Source: ARP

ARP: Phoenix AZ, Approves Millions in Housing Support

Idea Category: Housing | Funding Source: ARP

ARP: Phoenix AZ, Investing in Flexible Child Care

Idea Category: Child Care | Funding Source: ARP

ARP: Phoenix AZ, Invests in Jobs of the Future

Idea Category: Education, Jobs and Entrepreneurship | Funding Source: ARP

ARP: Phoenix AZ, Connects 250,000 Families to High Speed Internet

Idea Category: Broadband | Funding Source: ARP

Phoenix Small Business Toolbox

Idea Category: Jobs and Entrepreneurship | Funding Source: ARP

Resource Innovation Campus (RIC)

Idea Category: Climate Change | Funding Source: ARP

HeatReady Phoenix

Idea Category: Climate Change | Funding Source: ARP