Q2 2025 Industry Impact Report Underscores Semiconductor Expansion, Talent Development and Sustainability Milestones
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PHOENIX - AkGlobe -- The Arizona Technology Council today released its Q2 2025 Arizona Technology Industry Impact Report, highlighting continued momentum across the state's high-tech ecosystem. The report shows strong growth in semiconductor manufacturing, major advancements in sustainable operations and significant workforce development initiatives designed to prepare Arizonans for the jobs of the future.

Despite these improvements, there was steep employment decline in several legacy industry roles, such as computer network support specialists (-55%), telecommunications equipment installers (-36%) and computer systems analysts (-27%). These drops reflect continued innovation in automation and outsourcing, which are shifting industry needs.

"Arizona is experiencing an unprecedented wave of technology investment that is transforming our economy and our communities," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the Council and SciTech Institute. "From groundbreaking water conservation projects to expanded internship opportunities, our companies are not only building chips and infrastructure but also cultivating the talent and sustainable practices that will ensure Arizona remains a global leader in innovation."

Other notable findings in the Q2 2025 report include:

• Technology industry gross regional product for 2023-2024 was up $5 billion, growing faster than the $4.6 billion for 2022-2023.
• Telecom and repair roles are losing ground. Besides roles for telecommunications equipment installers, shrinking fast were jobs for computer, ATM and office machine repairers (-32%) as wireless technology advances and device replacement outpaced repair.
• Software remained a stable anchor. Maintaining steady growth were core roles like software developers (18%) and web/digital designers (17%).

In addition to industry data, the report features company announcements, workforce development updates and investment news that provide deeper insights into the Arizona technology landscape.

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Key highlights from the Q2 2025 Impact Report:

Technology Sector Jobs News

• Sustainable HVAC Co. Opens Manufacturing Facility, Boosting Data Center Cooling Solutions
• Air₂O Expands New Phoenix Manufacturing Facility Fivefold, Plans to Create Over 200 Jobs

Diversity in Technology

• Fresh Start and Benchmark launch manufacturing career pathway for women
• Amazon HR exec weighs in on hiring, DEI and unionization in Arizona warehouses

Company News

• Lucid to Acquire Select Facilities and Assets of Nikola
• LG Energy Solution partners with Honeywell for Arizona battery plant

Workforce Development and Education News

• Cargill partners with ASU to explore bio-based materials in chip manufacturing
• GenTech helps Phoenix elementary school students learn skills local tech companies want in future workers

Investment News – Funded, Grants, etc.

• From infrastructure to beautification, utility grants build a stronger, smarter Eagar
• $14 billion in clean energy projects canceled in US this year, including Arizona

On the Council's behalf, the quarterly report is compiled by Lightcast, an organization that creates web-based, data-reporting solutions designed to help cities, industries and planners drive effective policy; create new growth; and engage stakeholders. The report is based on Lightcast's analysis of data from Emsi, Brookings Institution, CompTIA, AngelList, National Science Board and others.

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Download or view the complete report on the Council's website here.