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      Workforce Solutions for Job Seekers

      Helping Phoenix Residents Find Meaningful Careers

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      The Human Services Department – Business & Workforce Development Division provides career services, training, and job search support to help Phoenix residents find employment, enhance skills, and secure long-term career success.

      Our Services Include:

      • Personalized Career Coaching – Resume help, interview prep, and career planning
      • Job Search Assistance – Access to job listings and employer connections
      • Skills Training & Certifications – Short-term training for in-demand industries
      • Hiring Events & Job Fairs – Connect directly with employers
      • Specialized Support for Veterans, Seniors & Dislocated Workers

      Adult and Dislocated Worker Program Overview

      Workforce Development Division Deputy Director Jovanna Parkhouse presents an overview of career services.

      Adult and Dislocated Worker Program

      Our workforce specialists help you identify strengths, grow your skills, and access job opportunities through:

      ✔ Career & Employment Guidance
      ✔ Resume & Cover Letter Writing
      ✔ Job Readiness Workshops
      ✔ Career Assessments & Certifications

      Who May Qualify?

      • Adults (over age 18) looking for employment
      • Dislocated Workers who have recently been laid off 
      • Displaced Homemakers (due to divorce, separation, or loss of spouse's income)
      • Transitioning Military Members & Veterans (other than a dishonorable discharge) that is within 12 months of separating, or within 24 months of retirement, or recently separated veterans who are within 48 months of discharge.
      • Workers certified under a Petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance under the Trade Act of 1974

      Training Assistance

      Eligible individuals may qualify for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding for short-term training programs in targeted industries. Training funds are limited and not guaranteed.

      Speak with a Career Advisor Today!

      Looking for a job, career change, or skills training? Our programs are designed to support participants with gaining access to high-quality career pathways regardless of any significant barriers to employment. Our Career Advisors offer free personalized support to Phoenix residents, including: 

      • Resume & Cover Letter Help
      • Job Search Assistance
      • Interview Preparation
      • Career Planning & Training Resources

      How to Connect with a Career Advisor

      Fill out the form below to speak to a Career Advisor. We will respond to your request as soon as we can. 

      ARIZONA@WORK Events

      ARIZONA@WORK is the statewide workforce development network that helps employers of all sizes and types recruit, develop, and retain the best employees for their needs. It hosts events around the state to connect employers and job seekers to workforce-related improvement opportunities. From hiring events and job fairs to employment readiness workshops and training, we offer a wide range of resources. Select City of Phoenix as your Local Area and check the list below for events near you.

      View the event calendar

      Find Local Resources

      The Workforce Development Division operates as the services provider for ARIZONA@WORK City of Phoenix Adult and Dislocated Worker programs, which are part of a statewide initiative designed to help Employ Our Community in Careers. As a vital part of the statewide ARIZONA@WORK network, we connect individuals with essential career services and resources. With the support of federal funding, we collaborate with local resource partners to address the diverse needs of job seekers and provide valuable support for career development in our community.

      • Vocational Rehabilitation Services

        Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) programs provide a variety of services to persons with disabilities to prepare for, enter into, or retain employment.

      • Unemployment Insurance Benefits

        City of Phoenix does not provide unemployment benefits, for assistance visit the Arizona Department of Economic Security's Unemployment Insurance Benefits page.

      • Adult Education Services

        Comprehensive education and training services for students 16 years of age and older who are not enrolled in a K-12 school

      • Job Search

        Create an online Arizona Job Connection account connecting you to over 60,000 job openings near you.

      • Senior Community Service Employment Program

        Services to assist low-income, unemployed individuals aged 55 years or older find employment

      • Employment Services for Veterans

        ARIZONA@WORK supports veterans by providing support programs that increase opportunities to obtain employment and job training in Arizona