Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find qualified employees?
CEDD has a network of more than 100 workforce agencies and schools. If you send us a Job Order with your requirements, we will distribute the information to our network. The Job Order is online at http://phoenix.gov/ECONDEV/workforc.pdf, Appendix A. Our network list can be found in Section 1. The job openings must be quality jobs. In 2002, jobs should be full time, pay at least $9.58 per hour and provide more than half the cost of health insurance.

Where can I find tax credits for hiring employees or training grants?
Section 2 of the directory found at http://phoenix.gov/PHXWC/br_train.html has a listing of tax credits and training grants for employers.

Where can I find workforce resources such as childcare, transportation to work and English as a second language?
Section 3 of the directory found at http://phoenix.gov/PHXWC/br_resou.html has workforce resources for employers.

Where can I find information regarding employee training?
Section 4 of the directory found at http://phoenix.gov/PHXWC/js_index.html has employee training information.

Where can I find information regarding job fairs?
Section 1.H of the directory found at http://phoenix.gov/PHXWC/br_recru.html has a listing of annual job fairs.

Where can I find prevailing wages information?
A recent survey of the Greater Phoenix Labor Market can be found at www.usworks.com/phoenix. The site information includes prevailing wages, average time to fill, hard to fill positions, best paying occupations, largest employers, and lists of employers in a given industry.

Where can I get information regarding Enterprise Zones?
The City of Phoenix Enterprise Zone web site is www.phoenix.gov/BUSINESS/enterzon.html. Additional information can be obtained at the Arizona Department of Commerce web site: www.azcommerce.com, finance, enterprise zones.

Facts:

A 40-minute drive encompasses more than 1.7 million people and a total labor force of at least 650,000 workers, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) 1.36 million.

2020 population estimated at 5.2 million, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC).

Greater Phoenix is projected to be the second largest "job engine" in the U.S. through 2025, Newsweek Magazine.

Sky Harbor International Airport

• 5th busiest in the world for take-offs and landings
• Distributes over 300,000 tons of cargo yearly
• Supports 1,300 flights daily
• Serviced by 23 passenger airlines
• 108 cities served via nonstop flights, City of Phoenix, Aviation Department.

Median age in 2000: 33

Median new home price: $173,240, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC).

Median resale home price: $155,800, Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC).

ACCRA 2003 cost of living index: 98.5%.

Major employers: Honeywell, Wal-Mart, Banner Health Systems, Motorola, Intel.