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Maricopa County

Employer Resources

ARIZONA@WORK partners with employers throughout Maricopa County to meet their workforce needs. With locally based services, we have the network to connect people and jobs. By helping businesses succeed and grow, we lay the groundwork for a stronger Arizona economy. And by sharing the solutions you need to find the right employees—right here, right now—we’re committed to real teamwork with you.

Download the flyer to learn more information on the Business Services Program. For more information or to register for services, please contact your local one-stop location or email [email protected].

West Valley Career Center:

4425 W. Olive Avenue, Suites 190 & 200, Glendale, AZ 85302

(602) 372-4200

East Valley Career Center:

1001 West Southern Ave., Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85210

(602) 372-9700

Connect to Qualified Talent

Providing innovative solutions and strategies that work:

  • Job Posting: Reach thousands of job seekers by posting open positions on the Arizona Job Connection website, www.AZJobConnection.gov
  • Hiring Events: Connect with skilled candidates by participating in ARIZONA@WORK hiring events & job fairs
  • Special Recruitment Services: We can provide interview space and other customized services, such as helping companies that come to Arizona and need to hire many employees quickly.
  • Candidate Matching & Pre-Screening: ARIZONA@WORK can find and match job candidates who meet your key hiring criteria, conducting initial evaluations to identify experience levels and skill sets.
  • Skills Assessments: Using a variety of tools to assess everything from basic reading and writing skills to computer proficiency, we can help identify qualified candidates for your job openings.

Workforce Insights

Offering information and expertise that works.

  • Labor Market Insight: Maricopa County’s ARIZONA@WORK offers valuable insight into the local workforce and changing labor market conditions. Services, provided at no cost to businesses operating in Maricopa County, include detailed information, analysis, and data relating to:
    • Certifications and skills training
    • Competition in your industry
    • Job description comparisons
    • Local and national hiring trends
    • Wage analysis for the region

Developing a Skilled Talent Pipeline

Delivering skills and training that works. ARIZONA@WORK connects your company with training programs your employees require.

  • Apprenticeships: Assist qualified workers with training costs, and businesses can develop their own talent pipeline through Registered Apprenticeships. For more information, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Work Readiness: An intensive curriculum of career-search workshops that utilize employer feedback and maintain a business focus.
  • Occupational Skills Training: Qualified candidates in the most in-demand occupations may be eligible for funding to cover the cost of training.
  • Youth Employment: Arizona’s youth employment laws ( A.R.S. § 23-230 et seq.) establish the hours youths can work and prohibit certain occupations in which they can be employed.

Layoff Assistance

Businesses anticipating or experiencing downsizing or restructuring can receive layoff assistance services. For more information, please contact us at [email protected]

  • Rapid Response Services
    For businesses that anticipate downsizing or restructuring, ARIZONA@WORK Rapid Response Services can help meet the needs of companies and employees. Services are customized to the needs of the business and include layoff aversion, pre-layoff assistance, direct connection to other comparable businesses, targeted hiring events, and other specialized services. Learn more about workforce reduction support through ARIZONA@WORK.
  • Rapid Response Flyer
Rapid Response for Businesses Flyer