Flagstaff S.C.A.L.E. Roadshow

On October 8, Eckerd Connects staff—the ARIZONA@WORK Coconino County Title I-B service provider—participated in the Flagstaff S.C.A.L.E. Roadshow at Coconino Community College. The team networked with local small business owners and shared information about workforce development programs and services available to support employers and job seekers.

Community Partnerships in Action

On October 16, Sandra Darling, Area Manager for Eckerd Connects—the ARIZONA@WORK Coconino County Title I-B service provider—partnered with Community Medical Services’ mobile outreach team to connect with Flagstaff Shelter Services. Together, they are working to expand access to comprehensive workforce development, treatment, and essential community resources across Northern Arizona.

Workforce & Housing: Flagstaff Community Town Hall

On October 16, Coconino County Workforce Development Board Director Eilise Fisher and staff attended the Flagstaff Community Town Hall on "Housing Arizona." The discussion focused on the vital role affordable housing plays in building vibrant, thriving communities, addressing local perspectives on housing development, and exploring collaborative strategies to expand accessible housing across the region.

Career Support in Pink! 

On October 22, the ARIZONA@WORK Title I-B team attended the Coconino Community College Career Fair to connect job seekers of all ages with Coconino County employment resources. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month—and as part of Eckerd Connects’ employee healthy living challenge—the team proudly suited up in pink for the day’s community outreach!

Lunch & Learn Webinar: Legal Considerations for Small Businesses Using AI

Are you using AI for marketing, customer service, hiring, or contracts? Join America’s SBDC Coconino and Coconino Community College for a practical session on navigating the legal risks of artificial intelligence. Learn how to build an AI inventory, avoid intellectual property and data privacy pitfalls, minimize liability in hiring and marketing, and draft a basic AI use policy for your business.

• Date & Time: Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Online via Zoom (No cost to attend)
• Speaker: MJ Vuinovich, Owner of Idora Law Studio

Lunch & Learn Webinar: Getting Started with Government Contracts

Did you know government agencies purchase billions of dollars in goods and services from small businesses every year? Join America’s SBDC Coconino, Coconino Community College, and the Arizona APEX Accelerator for a beginner-friendly session on how to sell to local, state, and federal agencies. Learn the basics of government contracting, essential registrations, how to find opportunities, and whether it’s right for your business.

• Date & Time: Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Online via Zoom (No cost to attend)

CDL Training Open Houses – Prepare for a New Career Before the New Year!

Ready for a career change? Whether you want to travel the country over-the-road (OTR) or find a local job where you're home every night, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) can get you there. Join Coconino Community College and Phoenix Truck Driving School to learn more about Class A & B training, job placement assistance, and endorsement training (Hazmat, Doubles/Triples, Tanker).

• Location: Coconino Community College, 2800 S. Lone Tree Rd., Room 458, Flagstaff, AZ 86005
• Cost: Free to attend / Drop-in
• Contact: CoconinoCDL.com | (888) 208-6909 | train@hdsdrivers.com

Dates & Times:

• Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Friday, November 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Lunch & Learn Webinar: Make Your Google Business Profile Work Harder

Want to help more customers find your business online? Join America’s SBDC Coconino and Coconino Community College for a hands-on, beginner-friendly session on optimizing your Google Business Profile. Learn how to set up or claim your profile, improve categories and services, add effective photos and links, and manage customer reviews to make your business stand out.

• Location: Online via Zoom (No cost to attend)
• Date & Time:Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM