Intelligent.com, a platform dedicated to helping young professionals navigate the future of work, has released findings from a December 2024 survey examining hiring managers’ attitudes toward recent college graduates. The survey of 1,000 U.S. hiring managers involved in entry-level recruitment reveals significant skepticism about recent grads’ readiness for the workforce, with … [More]
New Commercial Refrigeration Training Course in Phoenix Launches to Meet Growing Industry Demand
National Technical Institute (NTI), a state approved trade school offering training programs in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, announces the official launch of its Commercial Refrigeration Training program at its Phoenix location. This specialized course is designed to prepare students with in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills essential for successful careers in the … [More]
Phoenix Real Estate Professionals Offered Alternative to National Association of REALTORS
Realty ONE Group International, a modern, purpose-driven lifestyle brand and one of the fastest-growing franchisors in the world, has created a program through which Phoenix, real estate professionals can choose to affiliate with the National Association of REALTORS(R), (NAR), or to operate independently of the U.S. trade organization. Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, real estate … [More]
ASBA Launches New Small Business Incubator Program
The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA), in collaboration with the Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (ADCRR), and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), is proud to announce the launch of the Small Business Incubator program at the Arizona State Prison - Phoenix West Second Chance Center. This new … [More]
11th Annual National Veterans Small Business Week Comes, Arizona Seminars Announced
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the SBA will celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) from Nov. 11 to Nov. 15. The 11th annual weeklong celebration will offer both in-person and virtual events across the nation. “Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the SBA has expanded its entrepreneurial resources for veterans, service members, … [More]
Foundation Partnership to Support Reentry and Workforce Development for Incarcerated Individuals
Televerde Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides personal and professional development opportunities to women directly impacted by incarceration so they can attain meaningful and rewarding careers upon release, announced a new partnership with Hickman's Family Farms, Arizona's only commercial egg producer since 1944. This partnership will provide skills, … [More]
Arizona Small Business Association Unveils Resource Hub for Truck Drivers
The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA), in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Trucking One Stop, a cutting-edge platform designed to support both aspiring and current truck drivers. This all-in-one online resource empowers Arizona's truck drivers by providing valuable insights and connections, equipping users with … [More]
Connect to Work AZ Initiative Receives $25,000 Grant to Build Skilled Workforce
The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation’s workforce initiative Connect to Work AZ was recently awarded $25,000 from Bank of America. This generous support allows the initiative to grow the work of aligning the needs of Arizona’s leading industries with the needs of underemployed and unemployed individuals to obtain quality jobs with benefits and opportunities for career … [More]