AZ Business Magazine | AZ Big Media
When most people think of Arizona college towns, it’s Tempe, Tucson and Flagstaff that pop to mind. But in central and downtown Phoenix, a critical mass of higher education is taking place that is making the area one of the largest hubs of higher education in the state. Almost 15,000 students will study in central or downtown Phoenix in the 2021 school year as part of a half-dozen educational institutions.
And, many of the programs offered in the central Phoenix corridor are elite, specialty programs that are meeting critical needs for Arizona’s economy and providing the skilled workforce for thousands of high-paying jobs.
“Higher education is a significant part of the transformation happening in central and downtown Phoenix,” said Chris Camacho, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “Educating the workforce needed to meet the demands of future industry is critical to the success of Greater Phoenix and contributes to our region’s value proposition as we recruit employers seeking qualified talent ready to succeed.”
