Maricopa Workforce Connections

Welcome Career Seekers! Attend a Career Center Orientation to learn more about services offered in the County's One-Stop Career Centers. Use the link to the right to identify the comprehensive Career Center most convenient for you. Orientations are offered Monday through Thursday. West Valley Orientations: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Gilbert Orientations: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
	Today's job market is tough. Highlighting your strengths and skills so they are easily identifiable for an employer is vital. Below are links to sample resumes to assist in developing a stellar resume based on the needs of today's employers. Remember the top 1/3 of your resume is the most important. It is the segement that should tell employers why they should hire you!! A resume is your personal sales tool. MWC offers Resume instruction on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Click the Workshop Schedule link to the right for times and locations.
Get an idea of what employers are looking for in today's resumes by viewing the samples below: Chronological Resume Combination Resume Professional Resume Technology Resume	MWC workshops cover topics thoroughly and are conducted interactively. Click here to view an overview of resume basics.
Are you are looking for a job or considering a career change? Are you seeking information about vocational training schools, local labor market conditions, or career trends? Do you want to brush up on your interviewing skills or learn new job search techniques? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, the Maricopa Workforce Development Centers are for you. The following services are available to you regardless of whether or not you are currently employed, and most are available to everyone! Maricopa Workforce Connections… Connecting you to: Top Quality Jobs: • Local and nationwide job announcements • Computers for creating resumes and cover letters • Copiers and fax machines to send out resumes • Phones for contacting employers and scheduling interviews • On-site "meet the employer" sessions • Job search and job retention skills workshops Education and Job Training Opportunities: • Maricopa Community Colleges information and enrollment assistance • Public and private school information • Tuition assistance information and assistance Career Planning Resources: • Resource library containing career, job search, and information on work-issues • Assessment tools to measure skills, interests and work preferences • Career guidance specialists to help plan your career • Career exploration workshop Specialized Services for Eligible Individuals: • Vocational counseling and one-on-one support • Support services to address obstacles to employment • Vocational training and job placement support Not all services are available at all locations. Call in advance for more information.

Welcome Career Seekers!