Community and Workforce Development Archived News

Oct 08, 2020 - CARES funds, County agencies combine to rescue family 

Sep 23, 2020 - Creation by Las Artes students, teacher culminates 13 months of work. 

Sep 18, 2020 - After spending the past several months helping the County navigate the economic disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic while overseeing the merger of two major departments, the director of Community & Workforce Development (CWD) has taken a deep breath and announced his retirement.  

Aug 28, 2020 - Pima County is extending the deadline to apply for a $2 million small business assistance grant program, which will reimburse child care providers for costs associated with reopening and operating safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Aug 28, 2020 - Pima County is extending the deadline to apply for a $2 million small business assistance grant program, which will reimburse child care providers for costs associated with reopening and operating safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Aug 18, 2020 - Pima County has expanded its Community Action Agency program and developed an innovative new approach to address the significant need for rental assistance in Pima County.  

Aug 07, 2020 - Pima County will be offering $2 million in a small business assistance grant program to reimburse child care providers for costs associated with reopening and operating safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Jun 25, 2020 - Workforce development is economic development. 

Jun 23, 2020 - Pima County's collaboration with nonprofit agencies emphasizes emergency food services amid COVID-19 pandemic. 

Jun 18, 2020 - Two Pima County departments focusing on wide-ranging resources for assistance and services are being consolidated into the Department of Community & Workforce Development (CWD).  

Jun 09, 2020 - Department Homepage News Article Summary Goes Here 

Apr 29, 2020 - Applies to lenders with less than $1 billion in assets 

Apr 16, 2020 - City of Tucson-Pima County 5-year HUD Consolidated Plan, 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and Federal FY2020 HUD Annual Action Plan 

Apr 02, 2020 - Almost two-thirds of the County’s 2,500 restaurants and bars are locally owned. 

Mar 27, 2020 - Website addresses economic disruption caused by COVID-19 

Mar 26, 2020 - Workforce development specialists will refer job-seekers to open employment listings and provide guidance on navigating the unemployment insurance application process. 

Mar 21, 2020 - Workforce changes due to local and state actions taken to slow the spread of COVID-19. 

Mar 17, 2020 - Scheduled sites were Nanini Library and Youth Employment Center. 

Mar 05, 2020 - Increasing numbers using Valet VITA program. 

Mar 04, 2020 - City of Tucson-Pima County 5-year HUD Consolidated Plan, 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and Federal FY2020 HUD Annual Action Plan 

Feb 18, 2020 - New sessions begin Mar. 2 at both programs that serve at-risk youth. 

Jan 31, 2020 - Youth must be at least 14 and younger than 22 by May 28. Participants earn minimum wage. May earn school credit. 

Jan 28, 2020 - VITA program offers free tax prep help to Southern Arizonans with an annual family income under $66,000  

Oct 31, 2019 - Nearly 4,000 students from 60 Pima County schools will attend the two-day vocational education event. 

Oct 24, 2019 - Set for Monday, Oct. 28, Noon to 3 p.m. More than a dozen organizations will attend. 

Sep 24, 2019 - Training takes place Sept. 30-Oct. 4. 

Aug 23, 2019 - Both programs serve at-risk youth. 

Aug 22, 2019 - Computer skills put him at the head of the class. 

Jul 23, 2019 - Nearly a dozen employers will attend the event. 

Jul 18, 2019 - Women are part of County's Mothers in Arizona Moving Ahead program. 

Jul 08, 2019 - July 12 event features mock trial, graduation ceremony. 

Jul 01, 2019 - Both schools offer opportunity for young people who might not fit in a traditional educational environment. 

Jun 18, 2019 - Money will help 91 community groups with programming that compliment or supplement County services. CDNC program receiving $2.4M. 

Jun 03, 2019 - Event will offer workshops on budgeting, credit repair and down payment assistance. 

May 30, 2019 - Students face challenges of parenting, homelessness and more. 

May 22, 2019 - Homeless individuals get a new lease on life at the site of a former hotel. 

May 17, 2019 - Flowing Wells rainwater harvesting effort is part of larger plan to mitigate the local effects of Global Warming 

May 09, 2019 - Community Development and Neighborhood Conservation will seek more than $3M in federal funding for community projects. 

Apr 30, 2019 - All job-seekers are welcome to come meet with employers at the Kino Event Center. 

Apr 10, 2019 - Both schools are programs of the Pima County Community Services, Employment and Training Department. 

Apr 05, 2019 - Foundation for Senior Living development offers 83 multi-family units.  

Mar 27, 2019 - Gastélum brings strong experience in workforce development. 

Mar 21, 2019 - Junior League of Tucson will honor PVHS at March 31 ceremony. 

Mar 13, 2019 - Free event is 6-8 p.m. at Joel D. Valdez Main Library. 

Mar 04, 2019 - Department Homepage News Article Summary Goes Here 

Feb 28, 2019 - Public, county employees can help free tax help if they have family incomes under $66,000. 

Feb 26, 2019 - Students can work 20-40 hours per week. 

Feb 14, 2019 - Annual event organized by County Workforce Investment Board Youth Council. 

Feb 06, 2019 - Youth age 14-21 can work or catch up on school credits. 

Jan 24, 2019 - First session offered at Valdez Library Feb. 5-7. 

Jan 17, 2019 - Youth age 16-24 must register by Jan. 25. 

Dec 20, 2018 - Both county programs assist students at risk of dropping out of school. 

Dec 19, 2018 - Employer, youth of the year also honored at December gathering. 

Dec 18, 2018 - Funding from Arizona Department of Housing will be effective Feb. 1, 2019. 

Dec 05, 2018 - PVHS serves young people who have dropped out or are at risk of dropping out of traditional high school. 

Dec 05, 2018 - Has more than 30 years’ experience with workforce development, education and economic development programs in urban and rural Pima County. 

Nov 27, 2018 - Veterans can learn about the many community agencies providing services specific to them. 

Nov 07, 2018 - "I felt like I was somebody in the room of somebodies," said one participant. 

Oct 31, 2018 - Veterans, military members may attend early. 

Oct 31, 2018 - Pima County One-Stop helps sponsor the annual event. 

Oct 24, 2018 - Las Artes combines structured classroom study with community art projects. 

Oct 18, 2018 - Pima County provided $545,000 in funding for the complexes, intended to house veterans and low-income seniors. 

Oct 16, 2018 - Mothers in Arizona Moving Ahead is a grant-funded project that assists mothers and their children living in poverty.  

Oct 08, 2018 - Pima County One-Stop administers program 

Oct 03, 2018 - Two Pima County programs that assist at-risk students in graduating high school are accepting applications for entry into sessions starting in late October. 

Oct 03, 2018 - Employers hiring for positions ranging from entry-level to experienced licensed professionals. 

Aug 30, 2018 - Funds will help families, homeless youth. 

Aug 22, 2018 - More than 1,300 young people got experience working in industries throughout Pima County. 

Aug 21, 2018 - Pima Vocational High School, Las Artes accepting students. 

Aug 03, 2018 - Replaces Paul Roughton, who held the post since 2014. 

Jul 05, 2018 - Approximately 1,400 youth age 14-21 are part of the program. 

Jul 05, 2018 - Students learn the 'majesty, rights and freedoms' of the U.S. legal system. 

Jun 27, 2018 - Students must attend a one-day orientation July 3. 

Jun 20, 2018 - Eighteen students are expected to graduate. 

Jun 01, 2018 - The annual event is set for Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 801 W. Congress St. 

May 30, 2018 - Program helps students at risk of dropping out. 

May 09, 2018 - Employers with immediate job openings will be on hand. 

Apr 13, 2018 - The Pima County Housing Center’s 2018 Fair Housing Forum offers resources to former inmates and homeless individuals and seeks to connect them with potential landlords. 

Apr 10, 2018 - Programs help at-risk students graduate high school. 

Apr 03, 2018 - Employers looking to hire entry-level to experienced licensed professionals. 

Mar 23, 2018 - Each of the six 1,320 square-foot homes offers future tenants three bedrooms, two baths, portico entries and on-site parking.  

Mar 19, 2018 - Symposium is open to veterans, transitioning military members, and their spouses. 

Mar 07, 2018 - Program is geared to youth age 14-21 who want to work this summer or catch up on school credits. 

Feb 28, 2018 - Pima County One-Stop administers program 

Feb 22, 2018 - Twenty students are expected to graduate at the ceremony. 

Feb 14, 2018 - Two Pima County programs that assist at-risk students in graduating high school are accepting applications for entry into sessions starting in March. 

Jan 18, 2018 - Free tax-preparation assistance open to anyone with a family income under $66,000. 

Jan 10, 2018 - Youth age 16-24 must register by Jan. 17. 

Dec 11, 2017 - Two Pima County programs that assist students in graduating are accepting applications. 

Dec 05, 2017 - Ceremony begins at 6 p.m. at Hotel Tucson City Center, 475 N. Granada Ave. 

Nov 02, 2017 - Pre-applications for CDNC's Outside Agency Program now are being accepted. 

Oct 31, 2017 - Twenty students are expected to graduate at the ceremony. 

Oct 24, 2017 - The Pima County Housing Center is providing $1.25M for a new residential development for seniors, veterans 

Oct 02, 2017 - Placement tests offered Monday-Thursday beginning at 8:15 a.m. 

Sep 12, 2017 - Department of Labor grant is funding LEAP-2 Program. 

Aug 30, 2017 - Sullivan Jackson Job Offer Academy rebuilds resumes and lives. 

Aug 25, 2017 - A new student orientation for the session will be held Wednesday, Aug. 30, from 8 a.m. to noon. 

Aug 23, 2017 - Interested students must attend a two-day orientation on Aug. 31-Sept. 1. 

Aug 17, 2017 - Register by Sept. 5 for Sept. 9 workshop. 

Jul 28, 2017 - Low-income residents needing help with their utility bills can begin the process through a number of agencies in the area. 

Jul 20, 2017 - The sky’s the limit for students in a Pima County-led program training them for STEM-related fields. 

Jul 20, 2017 - Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program connects vets to employment. 

Jul 07, 2017 - Students must attend a two-day orientation July 13-14. 

Jul 05, 2017 - Pima County summer interns will graduate July 14 from Superior Court program. 

Jun 29, 2017 - New location is on the second floor of the Sentinel Building, 340 N. Commerce Park Loop. 

Jun 27, 2017 - HUD grants $1.65M to Pima County for lead-based paint removal. 

Jun 26, 2017 - MAMA project a partnership with Health Department and County’s Ending Poverty Now initiative. 

Jun 21, 2017 - Las Artes combines structured classroom study with community art projects. 

Jun 20, 2017 - Includes $2.1M for community development, job training, legal help and more! 

Jun 06, 2017 - Economist with state’s Office of Economic Opportunity will lead presentation. 

Jun 02, 2017 - The Pima County Housing Center will host a Home Ownership Fair on Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 801 W. Congress St. 

Jun 01, 2017 - PVHS serves young people at risk of dropping out. 

May 04, 2017 - Veterans Center offers programs, grants the VA might not be able to provide. 

Apr 12, 2017 - Sullivan Jackson Employment Center part of effort. 

Apr 11, 2017 - Two-day orientation is April 20-21. 

Feb 28, 2017 - Students who have battled economic hardships and faced the challenges of parenting. 

Feb 23, 2017 - One-Stop group stepped in to help fill key positions within company. 

Feb 02, 2017 - Veterans and their spouses can find out about employment opportunities throughout Southern Arizona. 

Jan 31, 2017 - Valet VITA assists anyone with a family income under $64,000. 

Jan 27, 2017 - Youth age 14-24 who want to work this summer or catch up on school credits. 

Jan 20, 2017 - The Pima County Housing Center hosts workshops focusing on financial literacy and personal wellness Jan. 24-26. 

Jan 05, 2017 - Daphanie Conner partners youth with career-building opportunities. 

Jan 05, 2017 - Proposals sought for programs having a measurable impact on poverty. 

Dec 22, 2016 - Funds are part of $8.4 million awarded to Tucson and Pima County. 

Dec 07, 2016 - New session starts Jan. 9. 

Dec 06, 2016 - County, city of Tucson and several nonprofit agencies are part of project. 

Oct 26, 2016 - Free fair is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. outside Pima County’s Kino Veterans’ Workforce Center, 2801 E. Ajo Way. 

Oct 24, 2016 - Free expo is open to youth age 14-24 at Joel D. Valdez Main Library. 

Oct 19, 2016 - Twenty expected to graduate; overcame many obstacles. 

Oct 12, 2016 - About 200 community leaders and Pima County staff attended an Oct. 7 forum looking at the effects of poverty on the region.  

Sep 14, 2016 - Free career seminar from 8 to 10 a.m. Sept. 21, at Tucson Electric Power, 88 E. Broadway Blvd. 

Jul 06, 2016 - Initiative is part of $5.4 million Youth Career Connect program supported by the Department of Labor. 

Jul 05, 2016 - School also accepting students for July 20 program session. 

Jun 30, 2016 - Grant will fund the development of a Pay for Success/Permanent Supportive Housing program. 

Jun 22, 2016 - Students have battled economic hardships, faced the challenges of parenting and spent time homeless. 

Jun 21, 2016 - A new student orientation for the session will be held Wednesday, June 29, from 8 a.m. to noon. 

Jun 17, 2016 - Department Homepage News Article Summary Goes Here 

Jun 02, 2016 - Details on the 2016 Commencement Ceremony at Pima Vocational High School 

Jun 01, 2016 - Pima County One-Stop/Arizona@Work Hosts Veterans Job Expo 

May 03, 2016 - Five affordable housing projects and $2.7 million in CDBG activities approved. 

May 03, 2016 - Funding includes $418,000 for Rapid Rehousing project. 

Apr 20, 2016 - Workforce development specialists worked with schools, industry. 

Apr 18, 2016 - Event, including an employment fair, is 3-6 p.m. at Tucson International Airport.  

Apr 13, 2016 - Get expert advice from University of Arizona Mortgage and Consumer Law Group attorneys. 

Apr 06, 2016 - Funding for the work comes from a combination of 1997 and 2004 voter-approved bond plans.  

Mar 30, 2016 - Helpful housing information for those with disabilities. 

Mar 01, 2016 - Students battle homelessness, poverty to graduate. 

Feb 22, 2016 - Youth age 14-24 can work or catch up on school credits. 

Feb 17, 2016 - Generates interest in STEM careers. 

Feb 17, 2016 - Tours generate interest in STEM careers. 

Feb 17, 2016 - Name change marks rebrand of Arizona Workforce Development. 

Jan 29, 2016 - March 11 is application deadline for jobs and more. 

Dec 15, 2015 - Pima County One-Stop provided funding and training 

Dec 14, 2015 - Students overcome poverty, homelessness to earn degrees 

Dec 11, 2015 - Staff offering workshops on resume writing, skills assessments. 

Dec 10, 2015 - Workforce Investment Board praises pair. 

Oct 26, 2015 - Students overcame homelessness, poverty to earn GEDs. 

Sep 22, 2015 - Districts seeking high school juniors to sign up for program. 

Sep 21, 2015 - Has more than 30 years' experience working with youth. 

Sep 08, 2015 - Neighborhood Reinvestment Program staff will lead the workshop. 

Aug 26, 2015 - Orientation is Sept. 2-3 at PVHS downtown campus 

Aug 18, 2015 - Aug. 20 visit includes tour and overview of center's services. 

Aug 12, 2015 - Board also will welcome six new members. 

Aug 05, 2015 - Working with partners on $5.4 million Youth Career Connect grant. 

Jul 31, 2015 - Young people ages 17-22 must complete an application and take a basic assessment. 

Jul 08, 2015 - Students battle poverty, homelessness to graduate. 

Jul 02, 2015 - He replaces Arthur Eckstrom, who is retiring effective July 3 after 32 years with the county. 

Jun 15, 2015 - Mortgage and Consumer Finance Law Group finds new home at Housing Center. 

Jun 10, 2015 - Students credit personal attention from teachers for their success. 

Jun 04, 2015 - Partnership is committing $1 million over five years to improve energy efficiency of area shelters. 

Jun 02, 2015 - Grant will fund voluntary environmental site assessments on southside commercial and industrial properties. 

Jun 02, 2015 - Grant will fund environmental site assessments on southside commercial and industrial properties. 

Jun 02, 2015 - Visit is part of Obama Administration’s effort to end homelessness among America’s veterans in 2015. 

Jun 01, 2015 - Young people ages 17-21 must complete an application and take a basic assessment to determine placement level. 

May 22, 2015 - Miracle Mile property was renovated into low-income senior housing with Pima County funds. 

May 19, 2015 - School scored more than 100 points higher than the average score of other accredited schools. 

May 11, 2015 - Winner will be named at the National Development Council Academy in Washington, D.C., May 12-14.  

Apr 22, 2015 - Members of the Pima County Neighborhood Reinvestment Program staff will lead the workshop. 

Apr 20, 2015 - “Still Working for Equality and Fair Housing” topic of workshop. 

Apr 20, 2015 - Participants should register by May 1. 

Apr 14, 2015 - Free classes held at Pima County Housing Center. 

Apr 07, 2015 - Orientation to take place April 22-23 at downtown campus. 

Mar 31, 2015 - County accepting comments through April 25, 2015. 

Mar 24, 2015 - Molly Gilbert, Chris Kaselemis are most recent appointees. 

Mar 10, 2015 - Machining jobs available at 14 local companies. 

Feb 24, 2015 - County received more than 4,500 applications last year. 

Feb 17, 2015 - The $24,300 grant to Community Services, Employment and Training assists low-income customers. 

Feb 13, 2015 - Toolkits include interviews with interns and industry representatives. 

Feb 06, 2015 - The tours were organized by Pima County One-Stop and Southern Arizona Manufacturing Partners. 

Feb 03, 2015 - Young people ages 17-21 can earn GED in as little as 16 weeks. 

Jan 30, 2015 - More than 200 Desert View students will get up close look at area manufacturers on Feb. 5 tour. 

Jan 26, 2015 - Better access to services is goal of online tool. 

Jan 22, 2015 - More than 1,450 youths took part last year. 

Dec 19, 2014 - Students completed 20-month program to become certified machinists 

Dec 19, 2014 - More than 400 family members and friends celebrated with the graduates of the Pima County charter school, which opened 14 years ago. 

Dec 16, 2014 - Walgreens Employer of the Year, UA sophomore Amber Warne Youth of the Year. 

Dec 12, 2014 - The board will announce its Employer and Youth of the Year Awards and host STEM education talk. 

Dec 03, 2014 - Center has resources for young people and will connect employers with work-ready youth. 

Dec 01, 2014 - Funds and services come as a result of the National Mortgage Settlement. 

Nov 10, 2014 - The seminar starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Kino Veterans' Workforce Center, 2801 E. Ajo Way. 

Nov 07, 2014 - HUD funds Community Development Block Grants, emergency assistance and housing. 

Oct 21, 2014 - The funds will be used to address issues from 2015-2020. 

Oct 14, 2014 - Representatives of the Western Passport Center and Raytheon Missile Systems will speak. 

Oct 10, 2014 - Topics: Poverty, Basic Goods and Services; Economic Development; and Seniors and Special Populations. 

Oct 03, 2014 - The meeting runs from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and is open to the public. 

Oct 01, 2014 - Grants will provide supportive services and continued education opportunities. 

Sep 22, 2014 - The first three of more than a dozen public meetings is Thursday, Oct. 2. 

Sep 19, 2014 - Mildred Gamez of Southwest Truck Driver Training will make a presentation. 

Sep 12, 2014 - Gary Bachman has advocated for affordable housing in southern Arizona for nearly 30 years.  

Sep 12, 2014 - Partnerships within industries are working with government and educators to meet workforce needs. 

Sep 08, 2014 - Schools, public safety and health-care institutions, government and employers will be needed. 

Aug 29, 2014 - Topics include leading great meetings and strengthening government partnerships. 

Aug 28, 2014 - Las Artes will be assessing students for placement through the first week of the session. 

Aug 22, 2014 - One-Stop is offering $24,000 per employer for up to five employers. 

Aug 22, 2014 - Veterans can also find out about opportunities with American CDL Driver Training. 

Aug 11, 2014 - Visit the Pima County Community Land Trust at http://pcclt.org for more information. 

Aug 06, 2014 - Representatives from Pima Community College, a trucking company and a temp agency will speak. 

Jul 29, 2014 - Both the Tres Rios and the Robles Ranch projects will be considered for a national award. 

Jul 23, 2014 - The Kresge Foundation has awarded Pima County $50,000 to help get its innovative Pay For Success program off the ground. Tucson Electric Power also is the first local organization to donate funds - $10,000 – to the program. 

Jul 21, 2014 - Recruiting manager for Jim Click and Holmes Tuttle Automotive Teams will talk. 

Jul 21, 2014 - Test was latest life challenge Las Artes students have confronted and overcome. 

Jul 07, 2014 - Find out about job opportunities and hiring processes at two companies. 

Jun 20, 2014 - Nearly 500 have graduated since the school-to-work charter started 14 years ago. 

Jun 16, 2014 - The free event is designed to help homeowners with mortgage modification and foreclosure prevention. 

Jun 16, 2014 - The board includes representatives of local businesses, nonprofits and educational institutions. 

Jun 12, 2014 - Pima County donated the land at 440 E. 26th St., where Primavera Foundation developed Las Abuelitas. 

May 30, 2014 - Workforce Investment Board meetings are open to the public and start at 7:30 a.m. 

May 28, 2014 - Workshop begins at 8:30 a.m. at at the Kino Veterans’ Workforce Center, 2801 E. Ajo Way. 

May 22, 2014 - If you lack soft skills – you’re difficult to work with or are too often late for work – you may find yourself unemployed. 

May 21, 2014 - Learn how to search on the Internet, send and receive email, and how to use Word and Excel. 

May 19, 2014 - Eighteen high school graduates will work full time this summer with machinists at 10 local manufacturing companies. 

May 09, 2014 - Two representatives will talk about job opportunities and the application process.  

May 05, 2014 - Port of Tucson owner says international trade will be "fantastic for Southern Arizona and northern Mexico.” 

May 01, 2014 - Tres Rios Reclamation Plant, Ina and Oracle indirect left turn, and Robles Ranch Community Center. 

Apr 30, 2014 - Kino Veterans’ Workforce Center helps veterans find jobs and get training, benefits and support services. 

Apr 24, 2014 - The first seminars are April 28 and May 1; pre-registration is required. 

Apr 23, 2014 - Pima County could be the top logistics center in the state and the Southwest. 

Apr 16, 2014 - Will your future workforce be skilled and ready when you lose your current employees to retirement?  

Apr 16, 2014 - The workshop at 2801 E. Ajo Way begins at 8:30 a.m. 

Apr 08, 2014 - The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. and is open to the public. 

Apr 08, 2014 - Learn how to prepare for promising logistics careers; RSVP by April 25.  

Apr 07, 2014 - Consumers can learn new strategies to help them become financially stable.  

Apr 07, 2014 - The effort is patterned after a successful partnership that Pima County One-Stop Career Center spearheaded with local manufacturers. 

Apr 03, 2014 - Kino Veterans' Workforce Center helps Veterans find jobs and employers hire Veterans. 

Mar 11, 2014 - Representatives of six local chambers of commerce will speak at March 14 meeting. 

Mar 10, 2014 - Visit www.PimaCountyHelp.org if you're homeless or struggling to pay rent. 

Mar 07, 2014 - Apply online at https://secure.pima.gov/summeryouth or pick up an application form at a local high school, community center or library.  

Mar 05, 2014 - The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. and is open to the public. 

Feb 23, 2014 - Internships for high school students can lead to college classes and employment. 

Feb 20, 2014 - To help individuals who have lost or are at risk of losing their homes as a result of foreclosure.  

Feb 20, 2014 - To help individuals who have lost or are at risk of losing their homes as a result of foreclosure.  

Feb 12, 2014 - The meeting is open to the public and will be at Universal Avionics Systems Corporation. 

Feb 07, 2014 - 'The trades are the backbone of this country. We need to start filling the pipeline.' 

Feb 04, 2014 - One-Stop Career Center effort aimed at improving supply of skilled workers for local employers. 

Jan 31, 2014 - Supervisor Ramon Valadez: Las Artes “one of the most successful GED programs in the state of Arizona.”  

Jan 29, 2014 - Pima County Community Land Trust can help you buy a home for only $1,500 out of pocket. 

Jan 24, 2014 - The deadline to apply and call to set up your assessment test is Friday, March 14, 2014. 

Jan 23, 2014 - Grijalva: Termination of Emergency Unemployment Compensation hurt individuals and the economy. 

Jan 22, 2014 - More than 15,000 job seekers used One-Stop’s self-service system in FY 2013; more than 750 employers hired One-Stop job seekers. 

Jan 10, 2014 - Topics to be covered include how to recruit and keep members and how to create a neighborhood resource directory.  

Jan 09, 2014 - HUD-approved housing counselors will be on site at 801 W. Congress. 

Jan 08, 2014 - The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. and is open to the public. 

Dec 13, 2013 - Pima County is on the right track for future economic expansion, County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry said. 

Dec 10, 2013 - Kino Veterans' Workforce Center helps employers hire Veterans and helps Veterans find jobs. 

Nov 27, 2013 - The meeting is 8-10 a.m. and is open to the public. Please RSVP. 

Nov 26, 2013 - Workshop begins at 8:30 a.m. at Kino Veterans' Workforce Center. 

Nov 12, 2013 - Workshop begins at 8:30 a.m.; Vets can conduct online career assessments in the afternoon. 

Nov 05, 2013 - The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m., usually concludes by 9 and is open to the public. 

Nov 04, 2013 - Public-private partnerships are helping to fill the aerospace industry’s needs. 

Oct 21, 2013 - Las Artes gives its students an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their community.  

Oct 14, 2013 - They will also research the current labor market at Kino Veterans' Workforce Center. 

Oct 14, 2013 - It's free but space is limited; please RSVP to Linda.Reyes@acehs.org. 

Oct 12, 2013 - Workforce Investment Board and One-Stop Career Center aim to meet the needs.. 

Oct 10, 2013 - Debt management workshop is Oct. 17; foreclosure prevention event is Oct. 25-26. 

Oct 07, 2013 - Workforce Investment Board meetings begin at 7:30 a.m. and are open to the public. 

Oct 04, 2013 - The grant positions our region for additional funding to boost manufacturing and create jobs. 

Oct 01, 2013 - Presentation begins at 8:30 a.m. at Kino Veterans' Workforce Center. 

Sep 18, 2013 - Representatives from Pima County will be on hand to present current job openings. 

Sep 16, 2013 - More than 1,400 youth participated; infused nearly $2 million into economy 

Sep 12, 2013 - The workshop is 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Housing Center, 801 W. Congress St.; please RSVP.  

Sep 05, 2013 - County and college's workforce development efforts expected to be topic at public meeting. 

Sep 04, 2013 - Tucson city councilwoman, Tucson Urban League CEO, and retired banking executive join board. 

Aug 29, 2013 - More than 200 people, most of them small business owners and managers, attended the forum Wednesday. 

Aug 23, 2013 - Get guidance on government health insurance marketplace coming on Oct. 1. 

Aug 14, 2013 - Find out at a free panel discussion on Aug. 28 at the DoubleTree Hotel. 

Aug 14, 2013 - Find out about American Red Cross Southern Arizona Chapter and Arizona Department of Economic Security programs. 

Aug 09, 2013 - K-12 education critical to ability to produce future workforce. 

Aug 01, 2013 - Pima Community College program can lead to two certificates. 

Jul 30, 2013 - The meeting, which runs from 7:30 to 9 a.m., is open to the public. 

Jul 16, 2013 - The workshop is from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All veterans are welcome. 

Jul 08, 2013 - Program assists with tuition, fees and other needs for a range of positions 

Jul 05, 2013 - 'Tactics for Navigating Job Search Frustration' also being offered 

Jul 01, 2013 - Laid-off worker got certificates, degrees in logistics at PCC, NAU – and a job 

Jun 27, 2013 - The County's investment will support a total of 203 units by 2024. 

Jun 19, 2013 - Military veterans interested in employment, apprenticeship and training opportunities are invited to a free workshop on Tuesday, June 25. 

Jun 11, 2013 - Local experts will talk about logistics as an industry sector critical to Southern Arizona’s economic development at the Pima County Workforce Investment Board meeting on Friday, June 14. 

Jun 03, 2013 - Pima County seeks applications for development of affordable housing projects 

May 14, 2013 - The Pima County Board of Supervisors approved on Tuesday, May 14, allocating federal, state and County funds to employ and educate young people this summer. 

May 06, 2013 - Celebrate improvements at two parks this month made possible by voter-approved Pima County bond funds and Pima County’s partnership with the City of Tucson. 

Mar 29, 2013 - The Pima County Housing Center wants homeowners who may have been wrongly harmed by foreclosure in 2009 or 2010 to know that they may be receiving compensation. 

Mar 05, 2013 - Pima County Workforce Investment Board adds four new members 

Feb 15, 2013 - Head to American Legion Post 7 in downtown Tucson on March 2 to see some mighty fine motorcycles and tile work depicting motorcycles and veterans by students at Pima County’s Las Artes Arts & Education Center. 

Jan 08, 2013 - Have you always wanted to work in a high-tech industry but thought your lack of education or grades would hold you back? 

Nov 30, 2012 - Pima County’s partnership with a local contractor and a nonprofit has created jobs and turned a vacant, foreclosed home into a duplex that achieved the “greenest” possible rating for energy and water efficiency – Emerald.