Are you navigating the job market, considering a career change, or just starting to explore your options? The ARIZONA@WORK Pima County One-Stop Career Centers offer a comprehensive One Stop Career Program designed to connect individuals like you with a vast network of employment, training, and educational resources throughout Arizona. Whether you’re a youth, an adult, a veteran, or a dislocated worker, we’re here to guide you towards your career goals.
Kino Service Center
This one stop career program is a collaborative effort led by the Pima County Department of Community & Workforce Development (CWD) and the Pima County Workforce Investment Board (WIB), in partnership with ARIZONA@WORK. We unite businesses, community groups, government bodies, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations to provide seamless and effective services. Our shared commitment to common goals and measurable success ensures you receive high-quality support tailored to your needs.
By focusing on you, the customer, our one stop career program enhances your chances of achieving long-term employment. We offer a range of services, referrals, and training opportunities designed to empower individuals seeking assistance in today’s competitive job market.
Pima County’s CWD, a proud provider within this one stop career program, administers key initiatives under the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act. Our programs are strategically designed to bolster the economic and social well-being of Pima County by:
- Cultivating a skilled workforce ready for quality jobs.
- Helping employers meet their workforce and recruitment demands through our dedicated Business Services team.
- Reducing the impact of job losses in our community.
- Providing crucial support to households facing financial hardship.
- Assisting individuals facing barriers such as homelessness or literacy challenges to successfully integrate into the local talent pool.
Our one stop career program services are readily accessible across three convenient locations, detailed in the One-Stop Career Center Locations (PDF). The Kino Center specializes in aiding dislocated workers and veterans. Adult job seekers are welcomed at the Rio Nuevo Center, while the Sullivan Jackson Employment Center focuses on serving homeless youth and adults.
To further extend our reach, CWD’s Resource Navigators are available throughout Pima County, bringing essential wraparound services directly to your neighborhood. Find a Resource Navigator near you.
Our one stop career program provides three distinct tiers of service to cater to your specific needs:
- Employment Resources: Access vital labor market information, job boards, online and virtual job matching services, job leads, workshops, resume building assistance, and career counseling. Stay informed with our weekly email updates.
- Intensive Career Services: Benefit from in-depth vocational assessments, personalized career planning, pre-vocational adult education, and dedicated job search and placement support. These services are grant-funded and require eligibility determination. For inquiries, please call 520-724-7700.
- Training: Unlock potential training opportunities for eligible participants who need specific credentials to secure or maintain employment. Choose from over 300 occupational training programs, including On-The-Job Training and Apprenticeships, to enhance your skills and career prospects.
Pima County: Your Career Works Here
Pima Works, an integral part of our one stop career program, serves as your central hub for both job seekers and employers. For more information or to connect with a workforce specialist, please contact us at 520-724-7700, available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enhance your employability with our Virtual Employability Skills classes offered through the One-Stop Career Centers. Explore current job openings in Pima County through our regularly updated listing of available employment, a key resource within our one stop career program.
