Insights of the 2nd Annual Arizona Workforce Summit

June 2024

Billy Francis, the Executive Director, offered his perspective on the significance and impact of the 2nd Annual Arizona Workforce Summit

The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity Workforce Summit 2024 was an incredible two days filled with learning, collaboration, and inspiration!

Day 1 kicked things off with insightful opening remarks and inspiring stories from Northern Arizona participants and employers.

The "Flagstaff Focus" session provided a deep dive into our community's unique workforce landscape, while the afternoon sessions tackled critical issues like reimagining corrections for workforce engagement and the impact of Arizona's childcare crisis.

A special shoutout to Joy Cone Co and Katalyst Space Technologies for joining us and expressing their appreciation for the collaborative through the Incumbent Worker Training program with the ARIZONA@WORK Coconino County Workforce Board. Thank you as well to our Coconino County Arizona Bord of Supervisors, Lena Fowler and Jeronimo Vasquez for attending the event and serving on our Workforce Panels.

Special thank you to the City of Flagstaff’s Economic Vitality Division and Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association for sponsoring the networking reception at the Mother Road Brewery.

Day 2 offered even more valuable insights as we had the privilege learned about the crucial role of the State Workforce Development Board from NAWB CEO Brad Turner-Little, and gained a deeper understanding of Governor Hobbs' BuildItAZ initiative from Stacey Faulkner. Trends and Transformations in Tourism highlighted Discover Flagstaff, Lowell Observatory, Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association, and Ascend Capital Management that owns and operates 8 hotels and 4 restaurants in Coconino.

This entire event was a testament to the collaborative spirit driving Northern Arizona's workforce development efforts. It was inspiring to network with like-minded champions who not only understand the unique needs of their local areas but are actively working to make Arizona a place where economic vitality thrives.

Huge thanks to my Board Chair Bruce Sobczak and Board Members Beth Caplin, John Saltonstall, Valerie Kelly , and Julie Pastrick for their support throughout the summit!

Here's to a continued focus on building a thriving workforce for Arizona!

ARIZONA@WORK

June Recap: Key Events and Highlights

Adult Education Awards & GED Graduation Ceremony

Coconino Community College, a WIOA Title II Adult Education service provider, hosted the 2024 graduation ceremony on June 13.

Kudos to the outstanding 2024 Adult Education graduates! You've demonstrated that it's never too late to chase your dreams and accomplish your goals. Your effort, commitment, and resilience have borne fruit, and we honor your achievements! Here’s to boundless opportunities ahead!

CCC Adult Ed

Overcoming Barriers and Defining Workforce Development: Insights from Coconino County

Catch the latest episode of Workforce Central: Overcoming Barriers and Defining Workforce Development: Insights from Coconino County. Host Brad Turner-Little is joined by Billy Francis Executive Director of the Coconino County Workforce Development Board in Flagstaff, Arizona. They discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of workforce development in rural Coconino County, which has a large landmass and a significant Native American population.

Full episode

CoconinoWorks.org is Live

We are thrilled to unveil our brand-new website, designed with you in mind! Whether you're a job seeker looking to advance your career or a business aiming to grow, our revamped platform is tailored to meet Coconino job seekers’ and employers’ needs.

What's New?

User-Centric Design: Navigate seamlessly through our intuitive interface.
Enhanced Features: Discover powerful tools for job seekers and businesses alike.
Interactive Resources: Access valuable insights and industry trends.

Your feedback is invaluable to us—let us know how we can further enhance your experience!

Here's to a future of innovation and success together.

coconinoworks.org

Mark Your Calendars: ARIZONA@WORK Coconino Workforce Development Board ADVANCE, Thursday, July 25, 12-3 PM

As discussed in the last ARIZONA@WORK Coconino Workforce Development Board meeting in May, we will have a 3-hour Board meeting aptly called Board Advance to review the previous year’s accomplishments and identify our local area workforce boards’ goals, strategies, and performance measures as we advance into the new fiscal year and program year.

Agenda Center

A Letter from One-Stop Operator

The program and fiscal year is coming to an end, and it's incredible to think that we will soon be starting a new year! It has been a pleasure for the interim One-Stop Operator to get to know the program managers and program staff over the past few weeks. There are many staff who have a strong desire to serve those who are in need in Coconino County. Opportunities to provide enhanced customer service continue to be identified, and plans are being made to address these issues...most of which have been identified by partner program staff. Thanks to those who have helped identify ways we can make the workforce system work better and being willing to help by being part of the solution. As you see problems or suggestions about how we could make the workforce system work better, please feel free to reach out to Tyson Knudsen at tyson.knudsen@cplc.org.

As we move into a new program year, we look forward to continue building relationships and come together as one as ARIZONA@WORK Coconino County and provide the best experience possible for those seeking our services.

Also, we are pleased to announce that a permanent One-Stop Operator has been identified and will start the second week of July!

Email One-Stop Operator

Share your story and learn more about:

IWT - Incumbent Work Training

ETPL - Eligible Training Provider List

WBL - Work-Based Learning

EMAIL US

Subscribe For More

Share This Email