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Cochise One StopCochise One Stop Cochise One Stop Graham One Stop Greenlee One Stop Cochise One Stop Graham One Stop Greenlee One Stop 1843 Paseo San Luis1843 Paseo San Luis 1706 E 10 1706 E 10thth Street Street 1910 W Thatcher Blvd 300 N Coronado Blvd 1910 W Thatcher Blvd 300 N Coronado BlvdSierra Vista, AZ 85635Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 Douglas, AZ 85607 Douglas, AZ 85607 Safford, AZ 85546 Safford, AZ 85546 Clifton, AZ 85533 Clifton, AZ 85533520-458-9309 520-364-8906520-458-9309 520-364-8906 928-432-6932 928-865-4003 928-432-6932 928-865-4003
www.seazworkforce.orgwww.seazworkforce.org
Who Are We?Who Are We?
Cochise, Graham & Greenlee One Stops are managed by Cochise Private Industry Council, a private/non-profit 501c3 organization that administers the WIA (Workforce Investment Act).
Our organization streamlines multiple employment and training programs into an integrated One Stop system, simplifying access for job seekers and employers.
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Our Mission StatementOur Mission Statement
Developing tomorrow's workforce today by building partnerships
and providing leadership in employment, education and
training.
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Who Do We Help?Who Do We Help?• Job Seekers
-First-time, unemployed, presently employed, dislocated (laid off) workers and those wishing to change careers
Employers-New or existing companies that have staffing needs or need layoff assistance
Veterans-We offer Priority of Service to Veterans!
Priority of Service is the right of an eligible “Covered Person” to be given priority of service over an eligible non-covered person for the receipt of employment, training and placement services, not withstanding other provisions of the law. Covered persons take precedence over non-covered persons in obtaining services and shall receive access to services and resources earlier in time than a non-covered person. If services or resources are limited, the covered person receives access instead of or before the non-covered person. www.azdes.gov
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One Stop Career CenterOne Stop Career Center• WIA services are in every county of each state• Programs and services may vary
– Computers with high-speed internet access– Reference sources – Cover Letters,
Resumes, Interviewing, and Job Search Strategies
– Phones, fax, copier– Job referrals and recommendations– Nationwide job search capability– Career counseling– Labor market information
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Workforce Investment ActWorkforce Investment Act• Services Provided through WIA:
AT NO COST– Training – Truck driving, health care, law
enforcement, construction, etc. – Support Services – for qualifying applicants:
gas, child care, clothing for employment, uniforms, tools, equipment, tuition, books
– Case Management – Assess your strengths and job capabilities. Upgrade your skill sets or train through tutorials
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Comprehensive One StopComprehensive One Stop
• Services are provided at no cost.• DES Employment Services is co-located
at Graham One Stop in Safford. • DES Disabled Veteran’s Outreach
Program Specialist is available at least twice per month in Safford.
• Referrals made to appropriate Partner Services and/or community resources.
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Cochise/Graham/GreenleeCochise/Graham/GreenleeInformation Access PointsInformation Access Points
Cochise•Willcox
-Elsie Hogan Library - Case Manager 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month @ DES and Library
•Huachuca City -Huachuca City Library
•Bisbee Satellite Office -Staffed Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Graham & Greenlee•Safford
-Graham County Chamber of Commerce-City of Safford Library-Pima Public Library
•Clifton/Morenci-Greenlee County Chamber of Commerce-Clifton Library-Morenci Library
•Duncan-Duncan Visitor’s Center-Duncan Library
Training GoalTraining GoalWe are dedicated to helping the economy by helping job seekers
prepare to work and provide businesses with highly trained
employees.For access to training programs offered, please visit
www.azjobconnection.gov
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What Can AZ Workforce What Can AZ Workforce Connection Do For Job Seekers?Connection Do For Job Seekers?
• Education-some job seekers may qualify for training (based upon eligibility/funding availability)
• Grant Funding-Dislocated Workers-those that are laid off and need to find work-Adult Program-might be underemployed, are looking for higher paying job or advancement-Youth-training program for low-income, at-risk youth and young adults from ages 14-21-Title V (Adults 55+)-senior community service employment-getting older adults back into the workforce
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Business Outreach GoalBusiness Outreach Goal
To promote and support a workforce system that offers solutions that achieve and sustain economic
prosperity.
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What Can AZ Workforce What Can AZ Workforce Connection Do For Employers?Connection Do For Employers?
• Job Development-identifying needs, creating job descriptions and posting open positions
• Hiring Assistance-recruitment, screening and interviewing including space if needed
• Rapid Response-services provided due to a layoff/shutdown to assist affected workers
• Layoff Aversion-assistance with staff credential attainment to avoid possibility of layoff if skills are not upgraded as required
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Other ServicesOther Services
May be provided to employers and job seekers based on individual
needs and grant funding.
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A Few StatisticsA Few Statistics
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July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012
Services Sierra Vista Douglas Graham Greenlee Total
Clients 7,395 8,539 5,299 748 21,981Veterans 1,113 24 306 86 1,529Resume Help 482 94 458 123 1,157
Job Search 2,980 2,367 3,450 600 9,397Training 603 223 282 74 1,182Unemployment Ins.
2,183 2,353 1,810 138 6,484
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Arizona Workforce Connection ContactsArizona Workforce Connection ContactsFor additional information, please contact:
Cochise, Graham & Greenlee Vickie Simmons, Deputy Director [email protected] 520-458-9309
CochiseAngelica Hernandez, Business Outreach Coordinator [email protected] 520-458-9309
Bruce Wertz, One Stop Coordinator [email protected] 520-458-9309
Graham & GreenleeKimberly Termain, Business Outreach Coordinator [email protected]
928-432-6932 or 928-865-4003
GrahamLisa Lane, Career Counselor & One Stop Coordinator [email protected] 928-432-6932
GreenleeVilma Lopez, Career Counselor & One Stop Coordinator [email protected] 928-865-4003
Equal Opportunity Employer/ProgramAuxiliary Aids and Services are Available Upon Request to Individuals with Disabilities.
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DES Employment ServiceDES Employment ServiceInformation & ContactsInformation & Contacts
• Employment Service provides placement services for job seekers and labor force recruitment services for employers at no cost. The Employment Service focuses on providing a variety of employment-related labor exchange services including, but not limited to, job search assistance, job referral and placement assistance for jobseekers, re-employment services to Unemployment Insurance claimants, and recruitment services for employers with job openings. www.azdes.gov
For additional information, please contact:Cochise (Sierra Vista)
Employment Services 520-458-9309
Cochise (Douglas)Juan Gomez, Office Supervisor-Employment Services [email protected] 520-439-3594
Mario Merino, Employment Representative [email protected] 520-439-3596Rosamaria Enriquez, Employment Representative [email protected] 520-439-9599
Graham & Greenlee (Safford)Mary Ann Rieck, Employment Representative [email protected] 928-432-6932
Tonia Busby, Employment Representative [email protected] 928-432-6932
The Employment Service refers individuals to jobs for which they are best qualified and provides other services without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or mental or physical status (disability) unrelated to job
performance.