This April, Arizona commemorates Second Chance Month, emphasizing the importance of redemption and expanded opportunities for people impacted by the criminal legal system. The impact of involvement with the system is substantial. In Arizona, approximately 126,500 individuals are under some form of correctional control (i.e., incarceration and supervision in the community). … [More]
Fourth Future48 Workforce Accelerator Announced with Central Arizona College, Continuing to Strengthen Arizona’s Workforce Pipeline
Governor Katie Hobbs announced the fourth of six total workforce accelerators with a new partnership between LG Energy Solutions and Central Arizona College in Apache Junction. The Future48 Workforce Accelerators, launched in June 2023, provide an innovative path for industry leaders and community colleges to train Arizonans for good-paying jobs in advanced … [More]
Thriving in the Fast Lane: Essential Healthy Habits for Young Professionals to Beat Hustle Culture
And a healthy reminder for professionals at any stage of their career
The hustle-and-grind culture is widespread, especially in the United States, and while one needs to work to get ahead, a constant go-go-go schedule isn’t healthy for anyone. In the long run, no matter how good someone is at what they do, the exhaustion from constantly living in the fast lane will eventually slow them down. This is why young professionals can hugely impact the … [More]
Entry-Level Hiring Will Hold Steady during 2024 Graduation Season, According to Survey
Professionals newly joining the workforce in 2024 can expect an active hiring market, according to research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half. In a recent Robert Half survey, 65% of companies said they plan to hire entry-level professionals, generally defined as individuals with 0-2 years of experience, in early 2024. The Outlook for Entry-Level … [More]
Rich Dad Poor Dad Co-Author Releases New Book For Women
WealthWave Media, a leading publisher of financial education materials, is proud to announce the release of its highly anticipated book, How Money Works For Women: Take Control or Lose It. Co-authored by renowned financial literacy expert Sharon Lechter, best known for her bestselling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, and accomplished attorney and Certified Financial Educator® Kim … [More]
Barrett-Jackson Launches Semester-Long STEM Education Initiative
Barrett-Jackson has launched its semester-long STEM initiative, Gearing Towards the Future presented by Honeywell. In partnership with the SciTech Institute, this community, education and outreach initiative focused on STEM education is designed to serve a leading role in encouraging and developing future automotive engineers and technicians through learning modules focused on … [More]
New Aviation Institute of Maintenance Campus Opens
Phoenix Rising Investments recently celebrated the grand opening of the Aviation Institute of Maintenance’s first Phoenix campus in the AMPlify Riverpoint business district. The new AIM campus is located in AMPlify Riverpoint at 4025 S. 32nd Street in Phoenix, just south of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and just four miles from South Mountain High School, which has … [More]
UTI and Hawaiian Airlines Partner on Career Opportunities in Phoenix
Universal Technical Institute, the transportation, skilled trades and energy education division of UTI, Inc. today announced a partnership with Hawaiian Airlines designed to expand career opportunities for Universal Technical Institute airframe and powerplant graduates who earn their FAA certifications. Moving forward, Universal Technical Institute graduates who have earned … [More]
Scalable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program Launches to Address Heightened Need for Healthcare Support Workers amid Staffing Crisis
OpusVi™ (formerly Dignity Health Global Education), a leading workforce development solutions provider backed by CommonSpirit Health, Providence and Premier Inc., that exclusively enables healthcare systems and organizations to upskill and retain top talent, today announces a scalable, multi-state Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program designed alongside and built for … [More]
Their Take: Jobs That No Longer Exist
Over the past few months there has been an increasing discussion on Artificial Intelligence or AI as people like to call it. Last summer a story surfaced where a judge sanctioned an attorney for submitting a legal brief, generated by AI, which mentioned court cases and legal precedents that do not exist. Is your job soon to end…??? Over time a number of jobs have … [More]
Phoenix-Based Dental Staffing Platform Expands to Florida
Toothio, the on-demand dental staffing platform connecting qualified professionals with dental practices, today announced its expansion to Orlando, Florida. Toothio's strategic decision to expand into Orlando was driven by the city's growing population and the increase in demand for dental professionals. By expanding its solution into Orlando, Toothio aims to bridge the gap … [More]
Commercial Contracting Co. Partners to Unveil New Program to Support Workforce Development and Cultivate Arizona Construction Careers
DPR Construction, one of Arizona's top commercial contractors, has teamed with Job Corps, the nation's largest career technical training and education program for youth, to provide on-the-job training at DPR Construction jobsites. The six-week experience will serve as the capstone to Phoenix Job Corps' Pre-Apprentice Carpentry program, giving participants practical, hands-on … [More]
Phoenix-Area Cannabis Co. Production Facility Employees Vote to Unionize
On Thursday, January 25, workers at the Trulieve Cannabis Corp central Phoenix production facility voted 37-4 in favor of unionizing with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 99. The successful union election at Trulieve Magnolia is the first for Arizona agricultural workers in the cannabis industry, and only the second-ever union election to be … [More]
W. P. Carey School of Business, Televerde Foundation Expand Prison Education Program
Since 2020, the ASU W. P. Carey School of Business and Televerde Foundation have worked alongside community partners to offer a unique PATHS program for women as they transition out of prison. PATHS, an acronym for Prepare, Achieve, and Transform for Healthy Success, teaches skills in personal wellness, workplace readiness, employment strategies, mentoring, financial literacy, … [More]
A New Year, A Fresh Start: Exciting Free Career Training Programs for Women in 2024
As the New Year brings fresh beginnings, Fresh Start, a Phoenix-based non-profit that empowers women to succeed, is celebrating the success of its career training programs in 2023 and offering exciting opportunities in 2024. Women come to Fresh Start seeking the support and resources to create a brighter future for themselves and their children. All women are welcome to … [More]
Maricopa County No. 1 for Talent Attraction, Fourth Consecutive Year
Both Arizona and Maricopa County scored high for attracting and retaining skilled workers
A new report ranks Arizona and Maricopa County as national leaders for adding skilled jobs and workers over the last five years. For the sixth time in the last seven years, Maricopa County claimed the no. 1 spot in the Talent Attraction Scorecard released by Lightcast, a global leader in labor market analytics. The 2023 ranking also marks Maricopa County’s fourth consecutive … [More]
Catering Co. to Hire Hundreds for Events Season, Including WM Phoenix Open, NCAA Men’s Final Four
Arizona-based M Culinary Concepts, the state’s largest event catering company, will hire hundreds of hospitality professionals ahead of the Valley’s bustling events season, including the WM Phoenix Open and NCAA Men’s Final Four-related events. M Culinary Concepts will hire for front-of-house, back-of-house, warehouse/facilities, transportation, and cafe support positions. … [More]
ASU Collaboration Expands Sustainability, Climate and Equity Upskilling for Deloitte Leaders and Professionals
Deloitte announced expanded collaborations with renowned academic institutions, including MIT Sloan School of Management, NYU Stern Executive Education and Center for Sustainable Business, and most recently, Arizona State University, to create a differentiated, integrated learning program intended to enhance Deloitte professionals' ability to help guide clients in identifying … [More]
