PHOENIX - Arizonar -- The Arizona Technology Council today announced a new partnership with Northern Arizona University (NAU) that provides employees of Arizona Technology Council member companies and their eligible family members with a 15% tuition reduction on eligible NAU Online undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs.

The partnership is designed to help Arizona's workforce develop new skills, advance professionally and pursue long-term career goals through flexible, career-focused online education. NAU Online offers programs that enable working professionals to balance their education with career and personal commitments while gaining knowledge aligned with Arizona's evolving workforce needs.

"Arizona's technology economy depends on a highly skilled, adaptable workforce," said Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council and SciTech Institute. "Our partnership with Northern Arizona University gives employees of our member companies another valuable opportunity to invest in their education, strengthen their careers and help Arizona companies continue building the talent pipeline needed to drive innovation and economic growth."

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Eligible employees of Arizona Technology Council member organizations and their eligible family members may receive:

• A 15% tuition reduction on eligible NAU Online undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs
• Flexible online learning designed for working professionals
• Dedicated enrollment support throughout the admissions process
• Access to career-focused programs that support workforce development, leadership growth and lifelong learning

NAU Online offers a wide range of programs in high-demand fields, including business administration, cybersecurity, computer information technology, engineering, nursing, public administration, organizational leadership, public health and psychology, among many others.

"NAU is pleased to partner with the Arizona Technology Council and expand access to our science, technology and leadership programs offered through NAU Online," said Dr. Carmin Chen, vice provost, NAU Online. "Arizona's growing tech community needs career-ready learning opportunities that encourage employee retention, talent development and career mobility. Through this new partnership with the Arizona Technology Council, NAU reaffirms our commitment to serving as an engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility and driver of social impact in Arizona and beyond."

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For Arizona Technology Council member companies, the partnership provides an additional employee benefit that supports recruitment, retention and professional development while helping employees build the skills needed to thrive in Arizona's innovation economy.

To learn more about the Arizona Technology Council and Northern Arizona University partnership and determine eligibility, visit the Council's tuition discount webpage: https://www.aztechcouncil.org/discounted-tuition-northern-arizona-university/.