A competitive workforce is key for Arizona to thrive in the 21st century. Sustainable economies rely on the creation and retention of jobs filled by a vibrant and robust talent pool. Businesses make decisions to expand, relocate, or remain based on talent availability and training resources. Along with education, a responsive workforce development system with strategies and tools to meet the needs of employers, workers, job seekers, and students is required to fill current and future employment needs. CFA brings education and worker development together to enhance Arizona's competitive talent pipeline.