CITY OF PHOENIX
Southeastern Arizona

Youth Job Seekers

Our Youth Program is designed to prepare youth in Cochise, Graham, and Greenlee Counties to either enter post-secondary education, training or employment upon completion of their secondary education. The aging of Arizona's workforce is an issue of concern and this program is an instrument toward meeting the future workforce demands. Our Youth Career Advisors provide high-quality services for youth ages 14-24. Youth services are provided to in-school youth ages 14-18 and out-of-school youth ages 16-24. All youth are welcome, and encouraged, to utilize the Job Center.

 

ARIZONA@WORK-Southeastern Arizona's adult, dislocated worker and youth programs are 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through awards totaling $2,988,632.00.

 

NO COST SERVICES

The core services include: 

  • Career exploration and guidance
  • Continued support for educational attainment
  • Opportunities for skills training, such as pre-apprenticeships or internships for in-demand industries and occupations
  • Employment in postsecondary education or a Registered Apprenticeship.

Youth program elements consist of:

  • Tutoring, study skills training and instruction leading to the completion of secondary schooling including dropout prevention strategies
  • Alternative secondary school services
  • Summer employment opportunities directly linked to academic and occupational learning
  • Paid and unpaid work experiences including internships and job shadowing
  • Occupational skill training
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Supportive services
  • Adult mentoring for a duration of at least twelve months; that may occur during and after program participation
  • Follow up services for not less than 12 months after the participant completes the program
  • Comprehensive guidance and counseling, including referral to drug and alcohol counseling and counseling as appropriate to meet the needs of the participant.

CONTACT US

Cochise County - Professional Youth Quest (PYQ)

Angie Luna 
PYQ Director
515 E 7th Street
Douglas, AZ 85607
520-364-8906

Nia Morgado
PYQ Career Advisor
2600 E. Wilcox Dr. Room H106
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-452-2292

 

Graham County

Barbara Reed

Office Manager/Business Services Representative
626 S. 6th Ave.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-792-4348

 

Greenlee County

Marina Campos-Morales
Resource Aide/Center Coordinator
558 N Coronado Blvd. 
Clifton, AZ 85543
928-439-4632