The Future of Workforce Development Coconino County &

Update of WIOA Local Plan

July 2024

Billy Francis to Shape the Future of Workforce Development Coconino County Takes National Stage

We’re thrilled to announce that Coconino County Workforce Board Executive Director, Billy Francis, has been selected to serve on the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) Nominating Committee. This prestigious appointment is a testament to Billy’s exceptional leadership and commitment to building a strong workforce in our community.

As a member of this committee, Billy will play a crucial role in identifying and selecting the next group of Workforce Champions to lead NAWB. These individuals will shape the future of workforce development nationwide.

This national recognition is a proud moment for Coconino County. We congratulate Billy on this well-deserved honor and look forward to the positive impact he will make on workforce development both locally and nationally.

NAWB

July Recap: Key Events and Highlights

New connections with SPARK+

Coconino Workforce Director Billy Francis met with Sudesh Sangelkar, Founder and Managing Director of SPARK. They extended their connections from this year's Workforce Summit by brainstorming innovative ways Solo-Future Workforce Development can enhance Coconino's workforce. Stay tuned for more updates on this promising partnership

SPARK+

ARIZONA@WORK in the Newspaper

ARIZONA@WORK Coconino was featured in the monthly local newspaper Flagstaff Business News circulated in greater Flagstaff, Williams, Sedona, and Winslow! We aim to inform more community members and employers about the WIOA Work-Based Learning Programs and encourage participation in upskilling, layoff prevention, and skills training.

Digital Issues

Coming events in the community

Moonshot Campus Open House & BBQ

Regina Salas, Assistant Director at ARIZONA@WORK Coconino Workforce Development Board, will discuss Work-Based Training, Incumbent Worker Training, and Rapid Response/Layoff Aversion/Workforce Reduction Support. This will be followed by a Q&A session at the Moonshot Campus Open House & BBQ on August 15, 2024. We highly recommend that you attend if you find this information helpful.

Moonshot Open House

Kuttz Back to School Event

Kuttz Barber & Beauty College and One of One Barber Lounge will be hosting a Back to School Haircut & Backpack Giveaway next month. Please help spread the word and show appreciation for Kuttz's kindness!

When:

August 4th, 2024, 9 AM-3 PM

Where:

2219 E 7th Ave Flagstaff AZ 86004

Kuttz Barber & Beauty College

Schuff Steel Workforce Reduction Support & Hiring Event

The ARIZONA@WORK Coconino Rapid Response team invites employers to participate in the Schuff Steel Workforce Reduction Support & Hiring Event. We seek to connect skilled workers in fields such as welding, fitting, heavy machine operation, mechanical repair, electrical work, and general labor with potential employers. Please get in touch with Regina Salas 928-890-4200 rsalas@coconino.az.gov to participate in the HIRING EVENT.

When:

August 7-8, 2024, 9 AM-2 PM

Where:

5055 N Ken Morey Dr., Bellemont, AZ 86015

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A message from One-Stop Operator

Heather Bachicha is the newly hired One-Stop Operator by CPLC. Here is the message she wants to share with the community:

This is going to be an exciting time in Coconino County. We are working hard together to build a stronger team with all our partners to bring so much to all our clients. We have identified new opportunities and room to grow.

With it being the beginning of the fiscal year, our goal is to make this the best year yet.

Feel free to reach out to Heather Bachicha at Heatdher.Bachicha@CPLC.org

Email to Heather

NAU EPI to update Coconino WIOA Local Plan

Our ARIZONA@WORK Coconino County Workforce Board is partnering with Northern Arizona University Economic Policy Institute(NAU EPI) to update the draft Coconino County WIOA 2020-2023 LOCAL PLAN for January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2028. The draft can be viewed Here.

NAU EPI will be responsible for updating the draft local plan for Coconino County, adhering to the recent Workforce Arizona Council’s Local Plan Submission Guidance Local Plan Submission Guidance 2025-2028

This process shall be informed by input and insights from you—workforce development and economic development stakeholders and partners, the ARIZONA WIOA STATE PLAN PY2024-2027, and incorporating synthesizing relevant local and regional economic and workforce data and insights.

There are two Coconino County LWDB Plan Update 2025-2028 Stakeholder Meetings via Zoom:

August 2 (Friday) 1:30 PM– 3 PM and August 14 (Wednesday) 2 PM-3:30 PM

Please email workforcedevelopment@coconino.az.gov to participate in one of the Stakeholder Meetings.

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