Local Strategic Workforce Development Plan 2025-2028 Available For Public Comment 

September 2024

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Coconino County Local Strategic Workforce Development Plan 2025-2028 Available For Public Comment 

Dear Coconino County Community,

We are pleased to announce that the ARIZONA@WORK Coconino County Workforce Development Board Strategic Plan for 2025-2028 is now available for public review and comment. This plan outlines our strategic direction for workforce development initiatives in Coconino County, aligning with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

The WIOA requires local workforce development boards to create a plan that addresses the needs of all job seekers, including adults, youth, and dislocated workers. The plan should also focus on enhancing employment opportunities, supporting local businesses, and fostering economic growth.

We encourage you to review the attached Coconino County Workforce Development Board Strategic Plan for 2025-2028. Your valuable feedback will help us ensure that our efforts align with the needs and priorities of our community.

Public Comment Period:

• Start Date: September 26, 2024
• End Date: October 28, 2024, 10:00 AM

Please note that all comments must be received by the end of the comment period.

Thank you for your participation in this important process.

Sincerely,

Billy Francis

Executive Director

September Recap: Key Events and Highlights

Flagstaff Resilience Hubs

The Coconino Workforce Development Board Executive Director attended a celebration with Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett and community leaders on September 11 to mark the $1 million federal Inflation Reduction Act investment in climate resiliency hubs at the Murdoch Community Center. Mr. Francis stated, "We don’t always want to be in front of everyone, but we want to be part of everything so we can better understand how we can help the community and contribute to everyone’s success."

Williams Veteran StandDown

The Coconino County Workforce Development Board was proud to participate in the Williams StandDown event on September 13. Valerie Kelly, Supervisor of the ARIZONA@WORK Coconino County Vocational Rehabilitation team, led a group of four dedicated staff members to assist veterans in need. We remain committed to being a resource for our community and providing ongoing workforce support.

Flagstaff Business News Highlights Workforce Support and Training Programs

The September edition of Flagstaff Business News featured Coconino County's Rapid Response and workforce reduction support, along with an interview with Billy, on page 4. The Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) and Work-Based Learning (WBL) programs were highlighted on page 9.

Coming events in the community

WIOA Overview on the County Board of Supervisors Meeting

Coconino County Workforce Development Board Executive Director, Billy Francis, will present at the upcoming County Board of Supervisors meeting on October 1st. The presentation will focus on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), aiming to inform, educate, and engage stakeholders on the act's purpose, implementation, and benefits.

The meeting starts at 3 PM.

The meeting will be held both in person at the County Administration Building, First Floor Board Room, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, AZ 86001, and virtually via Zoom.

To join the webinar, use the following URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83757417805

Telephone: Dial 877-853-5247 (US Toll-Free), Webinar ID: 837 5741 7805.

The meeting will also be live-streamed on the Coconino County YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn-2-jZa486qClnoWwAmSOQ/videos

Share your story and learn more about: 

IWT - Incumbent Work Training 

ETPL - Eligible Training Provider List 

WBL - Work-Based Learning