Arizona Department of Economic Security

📊 For 85 years, Registered Apprenticeships have helped connect Arizonans to meaningful careers while helping employers build the skilled workforce they need.

Explore the data to see how Registered Apprenticeships are helping build Arizona’s workforce, one career at a time.

🔗 Whether you’re looking to launch your career or grow your workforce, learn more about Arizona Registered Apprenticeships at: https://des.az.gov/services/employment/apprenticeship-program

Driven by the belief that knowledge can reshape a future, Deviere Waye found his path through the Registered Apprenticeship Program at DP Electric. What began as a desire to master his craft became a journey he describes as profound, challenging, and rewarding.

Through hands‑on training and instructors who truly invest in their students, Deviere discovered that the electrical field is more than a career; it’s a branching tree of opportunity. Today, he takes pride in mentoring the next generation of electricians, calling it one of the most meaningful parts of his work.

Arizona continues to expand these opportunities, adding 75 new apprenticeship pathways across 15 industries last year alone. For anyone ready to build a new future, the door is open.

Deviere’s advice to future applicants: “It requires a committed, organized, and proactive approach.”

Beyond the job, he’s a devoted family man, a poet, and someone determined to build a legacy rooted in positivity. His dreams, financial freedom, world travel, and becoming “legendary in a positive way,” reflect the same drive that brought him to DP Electric.

🔗 Interested in finding more apprenticeship opportunities, or would like to launch your own apprenticeship program? Head to des.az.gov/apprenticeship to learn more!

Bryant Farrow is a true example of the student becoming the teacher. Once an apprentice with Tuscon Electric Power () (TEP), he has now come full circle, graduating from the program and returning as a trainer for TEP’s Registered Apprenticeship Program. 💡

After rotating through several departments, Bryant discovered his passion for Electronic Communications and earned a spot as a pre‑apprentice. That opportunity laid the foundation for a career built on curiosity, adaptability, and hands‑on learning.

Bryant credits his growth to the journeymen who trained him and the challenges that pushed him to become a stronger technician. “The equipment and communication protocols and methods are changing all of the time. This requires us to be extremely skilled, knowledgeable, and adaptable,” he explains. “It’s never boring because of this.”

He believes apprenticeships are underutilized and should be expanded across industries to improve training, increase opportunities, and strengthen work quality. For Bryant, apprenticeship and mentorship create structured, accountable pathways that benefit both workers and employers.

Outside of work, Bryant is an adventurer, traveling to Italy, Greece, the Caribbean, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, and more. He enjoys scuba diving, mountain biking, snowboarding, hiking, camping, and spending time with his wife and daughter while preparing to begin his master’s degree.

His advice to future apprentices: “Own your apprenticeship… seek out what you need.”

🔗 Interested in finding more apprenticeship opportunities, like the one Bryant participated in, or would like to launch your own apprenticeship program? Head to des.az.gov/apprenticeship to learn more!

On June 15, we joined community partners, advocates and older adults in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

This year’s conference highlighted The Power of Partnerships, bringing together organizations and professionals committed to preventing elder abuse and strengthening communities across Arizona.

Thank you to everyone who participated in yesterday’s event and helped support this important effort across Arizona. Learn more about DES’s services for older adults, including Adult Protective Services by heading to des.az.gov/services/older-adults

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These photos feature Rebecca Clayton, Assistant Director of Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS), Jakenna Lebsock, Arizona Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), and community partners participating in conference sessions and resource-sharing activities.

85 years of building Arizona—and we’re just getting started! 🚀

Today, DES is proud to celebrate the 85th anniversary of our Registered Apprenticeship Program, alongside the incredible employers, educators, labor groups, and community partners who make it happen. 👩‍🏭

From laying the literal foundation of our state’s infrastructure to powering today's cutting-edge tech industries—like semiconductors, cybersecurity, healthcare, and IT—apprenticeships are the ultimate engine driving our workforce forward. 🧑‍💻

See how we're shaping the next generation of talent: https://des.az.gov/content/news-release/empowering-arizonas-workforce-celebrating-85-years-collaborative-success-through-registered

📈 Arizona’s Registered Apprenticeship Program continues to grow!

According to apprenticeship.gov, Arizona now has 9,308 active apprenticeships in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2026 - an increase of more than 85% since FFY2023.

Registered apprenticeships provide opportunities to earn a paycheck while gaining hands-on experience and industry-recognized skills across a variety of career fields.

Learn more about apprenticeship opportunities and career pathways at: des.az.gov/services/employment/apprenticeship-program.

Looking for a pathway to a new career? 🔍 Registered apprenticeships offer a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills while earning a paycheck.

Apprenticeships can help prepare participants for long-term career success across a variety of industries. Learn more and find apprenticeship opportunities through the Arizona Registered Apprenticeship Program: des.az.gov/apprenticeship

Earn while you learn through a registered apprenticeship!

Looking for a pathway to a new career? 🔍 Registered apprenticeships offer a unique opportunity to gain valuable skills while earning a paycheck.

Apprenticeships can help prepare participants for long-term career success across a variety of industries. Learn more and find apprenticeship opportunities through the Arizona Registered Apprenticeship Program: des.az.gov/apprenticeship