Economic Development Workforce Innovation Skills Training. Teri Drew, Regional Director. A Message from our Director

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2 A Message from our Director The Yavapai County Workforce is Amazing! Individuals that NACOG has the pleasure to work with through the operations of have such unique qualities and diverse skill sets that compliment job placement in Yavapai County. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA) is a primary resource in Yavapai County for Business Attraction, Expansion and Retention. Our One Stops provide customized services for employers and job seekers alike. WIOA is a national service operated locally to meet the unique needs of Yavapai County. Arizona@Work presents the critical connection between businesses and job seekers, offering customized Recruitment and Placement Services to meet individual industry needs. These services may include national job postings and recruitment, specialized hiring events, and candidate pre-screening to meet key hiring criteria. Customized training services are unique and offer a financial incentive for Employers. Direct Client Services include career counseling, tuition assistance for approved skills training, paid On-The-Job skills training in every industry for long-term employment, Apprenticeships and Supportive Services that support job placement and training success. We are not an exclusive club we are an inclusive system designed to meet individual industry and employment needs. We serve every population with job assistance in any industry. The Yavapai County Workforce Development Board dedicates their time and efforts to develop products and services that build strong communities. Please visit our website, Yavapai@Work, for more information or stop by our convenient locations in Prescott and Cottonwood to learn more about Arizona@Work, Yavapai County. Serving, Solving & Sustaining Teri Drew, Regional Director Economic Development Workforce Innovation Skills Training

3 Yavapai County Accomplishments for Employment and Training Northern Arizona Council of Governments Assisted in Creating 546 Jobs Adult Basic Education 469 Participants On-the-job Training Work Experience Summer Youth Program Direct Job Placement 98% Job Retention Total Economic Impact of $8,709,420 DES Employment Administration 79% of the participants show a measurable improvement of their marketable skills. 8,330 Clients Services Information Referrals Direct Job Placement. Vocational Rehabilitation 250 People Returned to Work Plan Management Job Training Rehabilitation Eligibility Status and Evaluation 9,767 clients have been served in Yavapai County. The statewide workforce development network that connects employers and job seekers

4 Northern Arizona Council of Governments N. Marina St. Prescott, AZ E. Cherry St. Cottonwood, AZ Department of Economic Security Employment Administration/Veterans Services Locations: 221 N. Marina St. Prescott, AZ E. Cherry St. Cottonwood, AZ Bob Drive Prescott Valley, AZ Department of Economic Security Vocational Rehabilitation Locations: 221 N. Marina St. Prescott, AZ E. Cherry St. Cottonwood, AZ Bob Drive Prescott Valley, AZ Adult Basic Education, Yavapai College E Sheldon St, Prescott, AZ W Black Hills Dr, Clarkdale, AZ 86324

5 2016 Annual Job Postings per location Prescott 6,156 Sedona 2,324 Prescott Valley 2,245 Cottonwood 1,731 Camp Verde 684 Chino Valley 547 Clarkdale 345 Bagdad 266 Cornville 219 Paulden Top 10 Job Postings Source: CEB TalentNueron Talent Sourcing Report

6 Median Income, Population & Unemployment Top 10 Industries Retail Trade Healthcare and Social Assistance Accommodation and Food Service Transportation and Warehousing Educational Services Public Administration Finance and Insurance Administrative Support Technical Services Real Estate/Rental/Leasing Source: CEB TalentNueron Talent Sourcing Report