Quality Job Training

Featured Project: High Tech Training Program

Description
Nearly 50% of American workers have low literacy skills and the number of available low-skill jobs that provide a livable wage is decreasing as the economy relies more on knowledge and information. The High Tech Training program assists motivated, low-paid workers to enter new, higher-paying careers and helps local employers meet their need for trained technicians from the local workforce.

Key Features

• The program consists of three components:
• The Precursor Training increases basic proficiency skills and provides the necessary foundation for additional technical training.
• The Assembler track addresses employer needs for assemblers with basic math and technology skills; qualified graduates are eligible for entry-level jobs that pay between $7.50 and $11 per hour.
• The Electronic Technician track prepares participants to compete for Hi-Tech tester jobs upon completion of the program; these jobs start at $11 to $17 per hour.

Partners

• Pima Community College
• Pima County
• Private Sector Companies
• Pima Adult Education

Impact
The High Tech Training Program helps underemployed workers obtain the skills needed to work in skilled, high paying jobs. Programs such as this raise the quality of life for participants and help attract high paying jobs to our community. On November 22, 1999 thirty-five students received certificates from the mayor recognizing their graduation from the "High Tech-High Wage Basic Electro/Mechanical" program.

For more information about High Tech Training, contact B.J. Smith, 791-5093, bsmith1@ci.tucson.az.us

Other Projects That Further This Goal:

• Summer Youth Employment Program
• School To Work Program
• Workforce Investment Board

Goal Indicator definition for this project.