Student Industry Partnership

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Developing and Strengthening the Future Workforce of Arizona

The Student Industry Partnership (SIP) was developed by the Arizona Department of Education to deliver high-quality, inclusive education that equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to thrive in Arizona’s dynamic workforce—through strong educator support, industry alignment, and community collaboration. 

Why the Student Industry Partnership Matters

Through community collaboration, Career and Technical Education and Adult Education: 

• Prepares students for high‑demand, high‑quality jobs 
• Ensures training is reflective of industry‑recognized skills and credentials 
• Develop and connect employers to a workforce ready talent pipeline

Through education, Arizona is building stronger pathways, stronger partnerships, and a stronger workforce.

Arizona Career and Technical Education

Our Vision: Every Arizona student has a developed career pathway

Our Mission: Career and Technical Education will engage Arizona learners in relevant experiences leading to purposeful and economically viable careers.

Arizona Adult Education and High School Equivalency Services

Arizona’s economy depends on a skilled workforce—yet many Arizona adults face barriers to employment and advancement:

• More than 500,000 Arizonans are supporting themselves and their families without a high school diploma 
• Almost 400,000 more have completed high school but lack strong literacy and math skills or credentials required for in‑demand jobs 

Adult Education focuses on reskilling and upskilling Arizona adults—opening doors to meaningful careers, family‑sustaining wages, and long‑term stability.  

Adult Education and High School Equivalency Services are available for students aged 16+ who are not enrolled in a K12 school. Adult Education assists students with:

• Improving literacy and academic skills  
• Improving English language proficiency skills 
• Earning a High School Equivalency Diploma 
• Workforce preparation and employability skills  
• Integrated education and workforce training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster 
• Transition to post-secondary education and/or employment. 

These components are provided concurrently and contextually, allowing students to build academic, employability, and technical skills at the same time—accelerating progress toward education and career advancement.  

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