Arizona Job Connection

Build Skills. Find Work. Grow Your Workforce.

Whether you are looking for employment, preparing for a new career, or building a stronger workforce, Yavapai College provides personalized guidance and access to local workforce resources.

Featured services and events

Career support Job Counseling Services Receive personalized assistance with your employment goals.
Upcoming event Prescott Valley Job Fair
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For job seekers

Training and Support for Your Next Career

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act helps eligible participants develop skills, prepare for employment, and connect with local employers.

What is WIOA?

WIOA is a federally funded program designed to help adults, youth, and dislocated workers receive the training and support they need to succeed in today’s job market.

Who Can Benefit?

  • Adults age 18 and older looking for new job skills
  • Youth ages 16–24 who need education and career services
  • Dislocated workers who were recently laid off or are facing job loss
  • Individuals facing barriers to employment, including low income, disability, or lack of a high school diploma

Services Available

  • Career counseling and job-search assistance
  • Skills training and professional certifications
  • Résumé writing and interview preparation
  • Supportive services such as transportation and childcare
  • Access to local employers and job fairs
  • On-the-Job Training

Why Choose WIOA?

  • No cost to eligible participants
  • Personalized career plans
  • Flexible training options
  • Support throughout the employment process

Your pathway

How to Get Started

Begin with a free eligibility assessment and work with a Career Navigator to develop your plan.

  1. Contact the American Job Center

    Request a free eligibility assessment.

  2. Complete the Initial Process

    Complete orientation, initial testing, and intake.

  3. Create Your Career Plan

    Work with a Career Navigator to identify your goals and training options.

  4. Begin Training and Employment Support

    Start your training and receive job-placement assistance.

Request Job Counseling Call 928-776-2038

For employers

Grow Your Business with Workforce Solutions

WIOA connects employers with qualified candidates and provides resources that can reduce recruitment, hiring, and training costs.

How WIOA Can Help

  • Recruitment assistance
  • On-the-Job Training with possible wage reimbursements
  • Customized training programs
  • Supportive services such as transportation and childcare
  • Incumbent Worker Training to develop current employees

Why Partner with WIOA?

  • Reduce hiring and training costs
  • Improve employee retention
  • Access workforce resources at no cost
  • Support local economic growth
  • Build a pipeline of skilled candidates

Employer pathway

How to Get Started

The Business Services team will work with you to understand your staffing and training needs.

  1. Contact the Business Services Team

    Tell us about your organization and workforce needs.

  2. Discuss Hiring and Training Needs

    Identify job requirements, skills gaps, and available opportunities.

  3. Develop a Workforce Solution

    Create a customized recruitment or training plan.

  4. Hire and Train

    Put the plan into action with ongoing WIOA support.

Contact Business Services Call 928-776-2038

Workforce network

WIOA Title I-B and Partner Programs

Yavapai College provides WIOA Title I-B services and coordinates with additional workforce-system partners.