06/21/2026
National Arizona Day
Arizona continues to strengthen its workforce system through innovation, modernization, and strategic workforce development initiatives.
The Innovations section of the 2025 State of the Workforce Report highlights several impactful efforts from the Arizona Department of Economic Security, including:
• Modernization of unemployment insurance systems and self-service access tools
• A new rehabilitation services case management system designed to improve efficiency and service delivery
• The Arizona Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship Pathway supporting workforce growth in early childhood education
These initiatives demonstrate Arizona’s commitment to creating a stronger, more responsive workforce system that better serves employers, jobseekers, and communities statewide.
📥 Read the full Arizona report here:https://www.naswa.org/system/files/2025-09/2025stateoftheworkforce-2025-09az.pdf