SUPPORT: Arizona House Bill 2216 – Workforce Development & Skilled Trades Pipeline

AZAGC supports House Bill 2216 because it strengthens Arizona’s workforce development system and creates a sustainable pipeline of skilled workers for the construction industry.

Arizona’s continued growth depends on a strong construction workforce. HB 2216 helps meet this need by promoting career and technical education, strengthening partnerships between industry and education, and expanding access to industry-recognized credentials for students.

Why This Matters:

• Construction faces a growing skilled labor shortage
• Workforce retirements are accelerating
• Demand for infrastructure and development continues to rise

HB 2216 represents a forward-looking solution that benefits contractors, workers, students, and Arizona’s economy.

AZAGC urges contractors, industry partners, and policymakers to support HB 2216 as part of a long-term strategy to build and maintain a skilled construction workforce.