Chandler Higher Education

By: Mayor Kevin

Hartke

Students from kindergarten to college are back in class this year to continue their education journeys. Chandler is home to some of the best schools in the state, providing a place where residents have access to a variety of learning options. This is a tremendous benefit and key selling point when attracting new businesses.

Chandler also has a highly educated population that is already here, which is another key benefit to doing business in our city. As of 2021, 47% of Chandler residents hold a bachelor’s degree. That number is more than 15% higher than the statewide average and is a testament to the incredible talent in our own backyard.

Several higher education schools are investing in Chandler to continue to fuel the workforce with talented employees. The University of Arizona recently opened a new, 14,000 square foot facility, opening more doors to educate our residents. Grand Canyon University has expanded its footprint in Chandler as well, opening a facility that will teach the community’s next generation of nurses. And earlier this year, the City began a new partnership with Chandler-Gilbert Community College to provide paid internships to students to introduce them to city government opportunities. These partnerships, and our city’s educational successes, do not happen by accident. The City Council, City staff and I remain intently focused on attracting and nurturing these types of partnerships and educational opportunities. They feed our talented pool of residents, which ultimately leads to more new businesses and a higher quality of life for residents.