Apprenticeship Program
2017 NACo Achievement Award Winner
Maricopa County, Ariz., AZ
Best In Category
About the Program
Category: Human Services (Best in Category)
Year: 2017
ARIZONA@WORK-Maricopa County is a part of the Maricopa County Human Services Department, Workforce Development Division. Funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and as a member of the statewide workforce development network, Maricopa County helps employers of all sizes and types recruit, develop and retain the best employees for their needs. (WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.) For job seekers throughout the county, ARIZONA@WORK provides services and resources to pursue education and career opportunities. By developing our stateâs workforce and matching employers with skilled job seekers, we strengthen Maricopa Countyâs and Arizonaâs economy thus fulfilling the purpose of WIOA of strengthening and improving our nationâs public workforce system, helping jobseekers and workers obtain high-quality jobs and careers, and helping employers hire and retain skilled workers. ARIZONA@WORK supports registered apprenticeship programs by providing participants with financial support for apprenticeship training, support services and case management to ensure successful outcomes.