The Phoenix Suns announced the launch of their collaboration with the Marcus Graham Project (MGP) to host the spring 2021 iCR8 Sports Marketing Workshop. A Dallas-based nonprofit, MGP is a national network of diverse professionals that works to identify, expose, mentor and train ethnically diverse men and women in all aspects of the marketing and media industry. MGP was … [More]
A Healthcare Staffing, Recruiting and Training Agency Launches due to Impact of Pandemic
In response to the latest surge in COVID-19 cases and the impact it has had on the health care industry, the Agboola family has launched FreshStart—a health care staffing, recruiting and training agency. “As a family, we first launched Senior Placement Services (SPS) to address a need from our most vulnerable adults in the Phoenix area who are facing long-term illnesses and … [More]
Arizona’s Largest Virtual Job Fair is a Month-Long Hiring Event
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) has partnered with UNMET Jobs to host Arizona’s largest virtual job fair, UNMET Jobs Arizona 2021. Beginning March 15, the month-long hiring event, which is open to all Arizona businesses, aims to improve the traditional job fair experience for both job seekers and employers. The event will be hosted through UNMET Jobs’ virtual platform, … [More]
Tuition-Free, Customized Tech Training Now Available to Job Seekers in Phoenix
TEKsystems, a full-stack technology services provider that addresses the pressing strategy, implementation and talent needs for more than 80% of the Fortune 500, and Per Scholas, a nationally recognized leader in effective tech workforce training, announced new customized courses in Pittsburgh, Phoenix and Seattle in 2021. These tuition-free, full-time training courses … [More]
Business and Education Summit to Be Discussion on Positive Change and the Future of Work
The Gilbert Chamber Foundation will host a community dialog at the 2021 Business & Education Summit with focus on how businesses and schools have been impacted by the changes of 2020, and how to forge a path forward this year and beyond. Keynote speakers Maria Anguiano, Executive Vice President of Learning Enterprise with ASU and Representative Jennifer Pawlik, AZ House … [More]
Carvana Launches Internal Tuition and Education Assistance Program
Leading online auto retailer Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) has launched Carvana KEYS (Keeping Education in Your Sight) to assist team members pursuing the completion of an undergraduate degree. Thousands at Carvana can now apply to pursue financial and programmatic assistance in earning their college degrees with this internal initiative. Working with InStride, the premier … [More]
1 in 2 Arizona Young Adults Consider Career Change during Pandemic, Says Poll
According to a new public opinion poll, approximately 52% of Arizonans surveyed say they have considered changing careers during the past six months, and 71% don’t believe all office jobs will return even after the pandemic is over. Nearly half of Arizonans surveyed have recently “considered going into a career in the skilled trades,” including automotive, diesel, welding … [More]
Walmart Announces More Than $16.5 million in Quarterly and Special Cash Bonuses for Arizona Associates
Walmart announced an additional $700 million in cash bonuses to its U.S.-based associates bringing its total 2020 quarterly and special cash bonuses for its U.S.-based associates to more than $2.8 billion. The company’s latest bonus announcement includes $7.9 million in quarterly bonuses paid to Arizona associates in their Nov. 25 paychecks following strong third-quarter … [More]
