Foundations of Financial Literacy
2024-08-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Be that ideal employee that employers seek! Learn what employers want in a potential employee and how you can demonstrate these knowledge, skills and abilities in your resume, interview and social media. We live in a right to work state where a person can be terminated for any reason. In learning what employers want from an employee, it helps avoid those areas that can lead to job termination.
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SafeTalk Training
2024-08-22 09:00 - 13:00
SafeTALK Training
safeTALK, “suicide alertness for everyone”, is a half-day training that prepares you to become a suicide-alert helper. safeTALK trained helpers can recognize invitations from a person with thoughts of suicide and take action by connecting them to suicide intervention resources. *This workshop is open to those 15 years old and older. Join this workshop to learn what to do when someone reaches out. Suicide is preventable. To register and sign up, click here
Date: Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024
Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
Location: Phoenix Indian Center, 4041 N. Central Ave. Building B, Phoenix AZ, 85012

Exceptional Customer Service
2024-08-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-07-25 09:00 - 10:00
Your customer service skills can make you a valued employee!!! Today’s businesses have a completely different challenge from those in the past because customer expectations for service and value have increased dramatically. During this workshop you will learn the skills and communication strategies employers are looking for in a strong customer service focused employee.
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Parenting In 2 Worlds
2024-08-21 17:30 - 19:30
Parenting in 2 Worlds
Learn how to better support and empower yourself as a caregiver of an urban American Indian youth. Enhance your parenting skills through culturally relevant activities, strengthen family communication skills and learn about child & youth development. Learn to prevent and reduce risky behaviors in youth: Join us every Tuesday, July 16. To sign up, click here
Start Date: Wednesday, Aug. 21
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual on Zoom

Workforce Development Orientation
2024-08-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-14 14:00 - 15:00
Are you new to our Workforce Development program?
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Aceing the Interview
2024-08-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-07-17 09:00 - 10:00
To get the job, you must “Ace the interview!” To get you ready, we cover every detail needed to prepare you for your interview. Let’s prepare for and have an effective interview! In this session, the interview process will be covered from beginning to end. We will address how to get ready for the interview, how to make a good first impression, recognize the various types of questions and utilize the STAR technique and a review of the 50 most common interviewing questions. We will also review questions for you to ask the interviewer (a crucial moment in your interview) and follow-up tips.
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Resume & Cover Letter
2024-08-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-05 09:00 - 12:00
Now is a perfect time to get your resume up to date or create one if you haven’t done so. We offer instruction in the construction of the one-page Combination Resume, the most effective format! In this session we will introduce the purpose of a resume, how to sell yourself, tips and types of resumes, and how to create the resume. A cover letter will be developed to introduce your skills and your resume to the employer. We will also provide a format to list all your references.
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FINAL Youth Council Orientation
2024-08-17 10:00 - 17:00
New Future Inspired Native American Leaders Youth Council Members and parents will be required to attend mandatory orientation. For more information, contact Taylor Susan at tsusan@phxindcenter.org or call 602-264-6768.
Date: Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Phoenix Indian Center, 4041 N. Central Ave. Building B, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Community GONA (Gathering Of Native Americans)
2024-08-17 10:00 - 16:00
This FREE workshop is open to all community members 15 years & older. Participants will explore the four cultural components of embracing community & healing: belonging, mastery, interdependence & generosity. To register, click here
Date: Saturday, August 17
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: TBD
Age Range: 15 years and up

Job Search Strategies
2024-08-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-23 13:00 - 14:00
Create a plan for your job search. In this session you will plan your job search, schedule your week to be more effective, develop your own “elevator speech” and learn how to effectively utilize your job search network through using internet and networking skills. You will learn to use the computer to investigate and become familiar with the different types of on-line job boards. In this workshop, you will also discover how to access the “hidden job market”. We’ll show you how to find jobs which are not online or in the newspaper. Job search engines only constitute 20% of the total jobs out there…we’ll show you how to find the hidden 80%! The more you know about job searching, the faster you will find employment!!
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Mastering Informational Interviews
2024-08-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-07-23 09:00 - 10:00
Want to really find out about a career field or job? The informational interview is a highly effective way of gaining insight into your career interests! Here you will learn what an informational interview is, how to conduct them and how they can help you network to gain a job. Only 20% of open jobs are listed in online job search engines (indeed, monster, careerbuilder). Informational interviews can help you gain access to the 80% of jobs not advertised. This is a must workshop for those wanting to accelerate their job search.
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Office Closure
2024-08-07 08:00 - 17:00
Our office will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 07, 2024 for staff training. For information about our programs, visit PhxIndCenter.org or for questions call 602-264-6768

Network Support Virtual Roundtable
2024-07-31 13:00 - 14:30
Network Support Virtual Roundtable
Are you trained in suicide prevention? If so, please join us for a roundtable discussion from 1:00-2:30pm. The Urban Indian Coalition of Arizona’s network of support is for anyone who has been trained in ASIST, safeTALK & QPR. This forum is to establish a safe place to discuss any matters pertaining to suicide prevention, such as barriers, successes, challenges, and other experiences we have encountered in suicide intervention/prevention. As we work towards establishing suicide-safer communities, let’s get together to support each other! *On-site registration available. For more information, contact the Prevention Services Team at (602) 264-6768 or at UICAZ@phxindcenter.org
Join us on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Register Today, Click Here
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Cherokee History Talk
2024-07-26 13:00 - 15:00
History Of The Cherokee Nation
Join Dr. Laurie Eldridge (Cherokee Nation), and Council Member of the Valley of the Sun Cherokees, for an overview of the history of the Cherokee Nation from pre-contact to the Trail of Tears. First 35 seats reserved for youth participants willing to attend in-person at the Phoenix Indian Center. All other registrants can attend via zoom. Food will be provided to in-person attendees. To register, click here
Date: Friday, July 26
Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
Location: Hybrid through Zoom and In-Person at Native Health Phoenix, 4041 N Central Ave, Building C, Phoenix, AZ 85012.

Job Tips for Former Offenders
2024-07-26 08:00 - 17:00
Dealing with potential employers is never an easy task for individuals with criminal records. Overcoming obstacles to employment is part of the focus of this workshop. By removing perceived obstacles, you can learn to present yourself with a positive attitude and gain the confidence you need for success! The workshop will help individuals with background issues write a resume, complete a job application and interview with confidence. We also focus on the preparation of how you present the information concerning your background in the interview.
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2024 Elections Candidate Forum: Land, Culture, Community
2024-07-25 17:30 - 19:30
2024 Elections Candidate Forum: Land, Culture, Community
“My Vote, My Future”

Join our Civic Engagement Team and meet the candidates and learn how their office will impact your community. We will also be offering in-person voter registration for Navajo Nation and Maricopa County residents for the 2024 General Elections. More information coming soon! To register for the forum, click here

For questions, call 602-264-6768 or email CivicEngagement@PhxIndCenter.org

Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Start Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Phoenix College – Bulpitt Auditorum, 1202 W. Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Safeguarding Medications 101
2024-07-25 12:00 - 13:00
Safeguarding Medication 101
Safeguarding Medications 101 brings awareness to the harmful effects of prescription drugs. We’ll give parents, grandparents, and community members tips for preventing their fatal overdoses. While medication is meant for healing, when in the wrong hands, it can lead to lifelong problems of substance abuse, addiction and death. Join us on ZOOM to learn easy solutions to reclaim our American Indian communities.
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Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Zoom

Parenting In 2 Worlds
2024-07-23 17:30 - 19:30
Parenting in 2 Worlds
Learn how to better support and empower yourself as a caregiver of an urban American Indian youth. Enhance your parenting skills through culturally relevant activities, strengthen family communication skills and learn about child & youth development. Learn to prevent and reduce risky behaviors in youth: Join us every Tuesday, July 16. To sign up, click here
Start Date: Tuesday, July 16 (Start Date)
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual on Zoom

Parenting In 2 Worlds
2024-07-23 17:30 - 19:30
Parenting in 2 Worlds
Learn how to better support and empower yourself as a caregiver of an urban American Indian youth. Enhance your parenting skills through culturally relevant activities, strengthen family communication skills and learn about child & youth development. Learn to prevent and reduce risky behaviors in youth: Join us every Tuesday, July 16. To sign up, click here
Start Date: Tuesday, July 16
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual on Zoom

UICAZ Monthly Coalition Meeting
2024-07-23 14:00 - 16:00
The Urban Indian Coalition of Arizona (UICAZ) invites you to attend our monthly coalition meetings! Join our coalition working toward creating positive partnerships within our community for our families and youth! UICAZ meets the 4th Tuesday of every month from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Attend our May coalition meeting virtually on Zoom.
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Living In Two Worlds July Camp
2024-07-19 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-18 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-17 09:00 - 15:00
Living In 2 Worlds July Summer Camp
Please note that registration is closed for our Living in 2 Worlds Summer Camp.
During the L2W Camp, American Indian Middle School youth will learn valuable prevention skills, cultural activities, and spend time with other Indigenous youth. For more information contact the Prevention Services Team at (602) 264-6768.
Dates: July 8 – July 19
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Each Day
Location: Clarendon Elementary School, 1225 W Clarendon Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
