Workforce Development

JOB SEARCH SERVICES

Our program provides you with individualized career coaching, training, tools, resources, and information to help you successfully obtain employment. We will help assess your specific skills, experience, knowledge and abilities to help strengthen your resume. Our workforce specialists will work with you on your interview skills so that you feel comfortable going into any job interview.

Not sure what type of career you want? We will help you determine your strengths and passions to help you make your career choice.

Job Readiness Workshops are designed to address specific topics related to successful job searching. To sign up for an upcoming workshop, visit our calendar events page: Click here to register

Would you like to get started? Follow the process below & call us for questions: 602-264-6768

Training Opportunities

We work closely with many schools, training institutions, and employers to assist job seekers looking for a career change or who need a certification to obtain employment in their career field. Below are some training opportunities available but if the below opportunities do not reflect your area of interest, contact our office to learn how we may be able to assist you in obtaining alternate training and certifications.

Insurance Certification Training Information Session

Are you interested in obtaining a Life Insurance Producer License, a Securities Industry Essentials License and a Series 6 License? Join us for our Insurance Certification Training Information Sessions happening in January! The Phoenix Indian Center has partnered with the Primerica Life Insurance Company to offer training to individuals who are interested in becoming certified. Please join us at one of our sessions to learn more about each license and how you can receive FREE training. Classes begin February 2025. For more information contact (602) 264-6768 or email: workforcesolutions@phxindcenter.org

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 at 2 pm
Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Location: TBD

Codefy Software Development Training Program For Young Adults

Young Adults: Are you interested in learning about software development? Check out our upcoming training program with Codefy and CPLC Workforce Solutions! Our popular, no-cost program is back again with a 12-week class starting Feb. 18, 2025. Applications are now open with a Jan. 12, 2025 deadline. Eligible participants must be 18-24 years old and meet program requirements. American Indian and Alaska Native Trainees will learn skills in: Java, Responsive Web Design, Agile & Scrum, Databases & SQL and Introduction to Cloud Computing! There is a focus on individual attention through small class sizes with industry recognized credentials upon completion. Start your career in software programming and application support today. For questions call the Phoenix Indian Center: 602-264-6768 or email info@codefy.org

Apply Today: Click here
Application Deadline: Jan. 12, 2025
Training Dates: Feb. 18 – May 15, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Virtually on Zoom

Are you an employer interested in hiring an intern through our Youth to Work program?

We are offering virtual and in-person internships at no cost to interested businesses! Interns are high school juniors and seniors, with their time being paid by the Phoenix Indian Center.

To get information email bperatrovich@phxindcenter.org or email youthprograms@phxindcenter.org

Job Fairs & Hiring Events

About Our Job Fairs and Hiring Events are scheduled throughout the year. Recruiters, hiring managers, employers and labor force experts present information centered on current, ongoing and future job openings in a variety of industries. Check this page often for information on upcoming opportunities to meet with employers from around the valley.

Questions? Contact our Workforce Development team at 602-264-6768 or email us at workforcesolutions@phxindcenter.org.

Please check the event calendar for any upcoming presentations. Workshops specific to job searching can be located here.

Career Forecasting Information

Will your career choice be around in the next 5 to 10 years? Search the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) to read about the job duties, expected earnings and career advancement options of different occupations.

Workforce Development Programs

Contact Information:

Phone: 602-264-6768

Email: workforcesolutions@phxindcenter.org

Phoenix Office:

4041 N. Central Ave. Building B
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Flagstaff Office: (co-located with Native Americans for Community Action)

1500 E. Cedar Ave., #56 | Flagstaff, AZ