Employers Honored for Workforce Development Partnerships
Oct. 14, 2002
More than 100 local businesses and organizations will be recognized for their partnership and continuous improvement efforts with Maricopa Workforce Connections and Phoenix Workforce Connection at the annual Employer Recognition dinner 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak, 7677 N. 16th St., at Morton Avenue.
These employers have participated in job fairs and on-the-job training programs, provided workshops at local OneStop Centers and monetary contributions or in-kind services, participated in school-to-work activities and internships for youth and created innovative service programs in partnership with the city of Phoenix and Maricopa County.
Some of the companies and organizations being recognized include Fry's Food & Drug, Banner Health, Macayo's Mexican Kitchen, St. Joseph's Hospital, Community Information and Referral, Marcos de Niza High School, Target Distribution Center and The Arizona Republic.
(see below for complete list.)
Attendees will hear from keynote speaker Tim Pfeiffer, regional vice president of
Home Depot, who will discuss workforce development strategies that have proved beneficial to
his company. He is responsible for overseeing 48 regional stores including 28 in the Phoenix
market and 10 others throughout Arizona.
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 helps to develop and train qualified workers for Valley employers. Twelve OneStop Centers, which provide a single location for job seekers to find employment, training and education, have been created in Maricopa County. These
programs and services are funded by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Event sponsors include Bashas', Blue Cross Blue Shield, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation/Arizona Public Service and Salt River Project.
For more information, call the city of Phoenix at 602-262-7758 or Maricopa County at 602-506-4843.
EMPLOYER RECOGNITION DINNER OCTOBER 22, 2002 - AWARD
WINNERS
¨ Rising Star - youth services award presented to businesses, schools
and organizations that participate in school-to-work activities, provide internships
and work experience to youth, provide youth training or sponsor an educational
trip for youth registered with the OneStop Systems.
Arizona Department of Administration - Human Resources
Arizona Science Center
City of Mesa
Community Information and Referral
Dysart High School
Grocery Outlet
Guadalupe Regional High School
Marcos de Niza High School
St. Joseph's Hospital
¨ Luminary Star - awarded to OneStop Centers that use innovative
ideas to design service programs and have been recognized for best practices
and continuous improvement policies.
Maricopa Workforce Connections - East Valley
Phoenix Workforce Connection - Friendly House
¨ Super Star - awarded to businesses and organizations that make
a monetary contribution, provide support services such as transportation or
underwrite printing and advertising costs for the OneStop Centers.
Bashas'
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation/
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Arizona Public Service
Fry's Food & Drug Store
Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Arizona Republic
¨ Shining Star Level 1 - recognizes businesses and organizations
that participate in job fairs, provide workshops in the OneStop Centers and
participate in on-the-job and incumbent worker training programs.
Banner Health
Macayo's Mexican Kitchen
Boeing
Motorola
Conoco
Phillips/Circle K
National Car Rental
Delta Diversified Enterprises
NCS Pierson
Honeywell
Target Distribution Center
Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, Inc.
Technical Advisory Council
About 80 employers received the Shining Star Level 2 award for participating
in job fairs, recruiting at One Stop Centers and serving on the city or county's
workforce boards.
Media Contact:
| Marcie Colpas |
602-262-6164 |
