Department of Economic Security

Department of Economic Security is a government agency located in Phoenix, Arizona that appears in postsecondary education records in connection with workforce training or occupational education programs. State economic security agencies of this type often administer job training, vocational rehabilitation, and workforce development programs that carry postsecondary education reporting obligations. Specific enrollment and outcome metrics are not available in IPEDS data.

Workforce programs administered through agencies like the Department of Economic Security typically include occupational skills training, employment readiness programs, and vocational rehabilitation services. These programs may lead to certificates or industry-recognized credentials and are generally targeted toward job seekers, dislocated workers, and individuals with disabilities seeking employment.

Phoenix, Arizona is the state capital and the largest city in Arizona, with a diverse and growing economy. Workforce development programs based in Phoenix serve a large and varied population, connecting participants with training resources and employment opportunities across the state's major industries.