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The Partnership for Economic Innovation Adds Jason Weinstein to its Board of Directors

PHOENIX (May 5, 2025) – The Partnership for Economic Innovation (PEI), a passionate collective of business and community leaders dedicated to accelerating Arizona’s economic opportunities, announces Jason Weinstein, Chief Officer of Corporate Engagement at Maricopa Corporate College (MCOR), has joined its board of directors. MCOR is part of Maricopa County Community College District to support Arizona’s business community in their efforts to recruit, retain, and upskill their workforce. Weinstein’s leadership and expertise will enhance PEI’s ability to innovate workforce development strategies addressing Arizona’s growing talent needs.

Weinstein’s appointment strengthens the education community’s voice in shaping public and private sector workforce development programs. His role on the PEI board will create new opportunities for Maricopa Colleges’ students to engage with emerging industries and access cutting-edge career pathways.

“As PEI looks to Arizona’s future as a hotbed for innovative activities, we must ensure we have a strong talent pipeline to keep our momentum going,” said John Graham, CEO and chairman of Sunbelt Holdings and board chair of the Partnership for Economic Innovation. “Jason’s collaborative spirit and decade-long experience in business services, workforce development, and higher education make him an invaluable addition to our board. His proven track record of developing industry partnerships and delivering career services aligns perfectly with PEI’s mission to create a robust ecosystem where education and industry drive economic growth together.”

As a leader at MCOR, Weinstein leads the team in delivering high-impact training and development solutions for the business community, government, and industries to positively impact the economy. His expertise in developing innovative educational programs and fostering partnerships with local businesses will be invaluable to PEI’s efforts to strengthen Arizona’s workforce pipeline.

“PEI is doing important work to advocate for public-private collaboration,” said Weinstein. “It’s crucial that education and industry are aligned to propel Arizona’s innovation economy forward. I’m excited to contribute to this vital work and help shape strategies that benefit both Maricopa Colleges’ students and the broader business community.”

Since 2016, PEI has been actively working to cultivate a robust talent pipeline and influence workforce development in Arizona. The organization’s initiatives include the WearTech Applied Research Centers, which accelerate the development of emerging technology products and create high-quality jobs. PEI also initiated Pipeline AZ, which focuses on career exploration connecting Arizona students, like those at Maricopa Colleges, to advanced industry jobs and necessary training.

To learn more about the Partnership for Economic Innovation and its initiatives, visit www.azpei.org.

What is PEI?
PEI (Partnership for Economic Innovation) is a passionate collective of business and community leaders dedicated to accelerating Arizona’s economic opportunities. The organization has been actively working since 2016 to cultivate a robust talent pipeline and influence workforce development in Arizona.

When did Jason join PEI's board?
Jason Weinstein joined the Partnership for Economic Innovation’s board of directors in May 2025. His appointment strengthens the education community’s voice in shaping public and private sector workforce development programs.

Why did PEI add Jason to their board?
PEI added Jason Weinstein to their board because of his collaborative spirit and decade-long experience in business services, workforce development, and higher education. According to John Graham, Weinstein’s proven track record of developing industry partnerships aligns perfectly with PEI’s mission.

What is MCOR?
MCOR (Maricopa Corporate College) is part of Maricopa County Community College District that supports Arizona’s business community in their efforts to recruit, retain, and upskill their workforce. The organization delivers high-impact training and development solutions.

How will Jason help PEI?
Jason Weinstein will help PEI by leveraging community college connections to strengthen higher education’s role in driving innovation in Arizona. His expertise in developing innovative educational programs and fostering partnerships with local businesses will be invaluable to PEI’s workforce pipeline efforts.

What initiatives does PEI run?
PEI runs initiatives including the WearTech Applied Research Centers, which accelerate the development of emerging technology products and create high-quality jobs in Arizona. The Partnership for Economic Innovation focuses on cultivating a robust talent pipeline through public-private collaboration.

What is Jason's role at MCOR?
At MCOR, Jason Weinstein serves as the Chief Officer of Corporate Engagement, leading the team in delivering high-impact training and development solutions for the business community, government, and industries to positively impact the economy.

What is the main goal of PEI?
The main goal of the Partnership for Economic Innovation is to accelerate Arizona’s economic opportunities through public-private collaboration. PEI works to ensure Arizona has a strong talent pipeline and robust ecosystem where education and industry drive economic growth together.

How does PEI work with community colleges?
The Partnership for Economic Innovation works with community colleges through public-private partnerships that create opportunities for students to engage with emerging industries. PEI’s collaboration with education leaders like Jason Weinstein strengthens connections between academic institutions and businesses, driving innovation throughout Arizona’s economy.