To build the economy and reinforce national security, the U.S. Commerce Department is looking to stimulate tech growth around the country. Southern Arizona hopes to fit in.
TUCSON, Ariz. — The University of Arizona, and Raytheon have helped cement Southern Arizona’s reputation for technology. Now to build the economy and reinforce national security, the U.S. Commerce Department is looking to stimulate tech growth around the country. KGUN9 On Your Side has more on where Southern Arizona hopes to fit in.
Pima Community College already has a deep commitment to tech education, with training on skills like computer assisted manufacturing. The computer and software skills they use to control this machinery can adapt to many technical fields. Assistant U.S. Commerce Secretary Alejandra Castillo talked with local leaders about the tech center plans. She says if the Southern Arizona area gets a center, the exact technology could be almost anything in the world of tech.
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