Education Resources

Some of the opportunities listed below have been contacted to verify their information, while others have not. Each is clearly marked in the Contacted section as either "Contacted" or "Not Contacted." All opportunities have been included on this list to assist you in your search right away, rather than waiting for us to complete outreach to every listing.

Statewide

Phone: 211
Website: www.211arizona.org

211 connects you with a local operator who provides free, confidential information about community resource services. It functions as a centralized hub for finding help with essential needs rather than emergency response. Common Uses for 211 Basic Needs: Finding food pantries, housing assistance, and help with utility bills. Health Support: Locating mental health services, vaccination clinics, or affordable medical care. Crisis Intervention: Accessing suicide prevention hotlines or domestic violence shelters. Disaster Assistance: Getting updates on emergency shelters and recovery or evacuation information during local disasters. Website: www.211arizona.org ____________________________________________________________________________ Table of Contents (Control Click on County to Drop to List)

Apache County All Apache resources

Arizona Department of Economic Security - Arizona Apprenticeship Program

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Apache County residents
Phone: Contact through Arizona DES Apprenticeship Program
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility by apprenticeship sponsor and occupation.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any sponsor-specific restrictions.
Website: des.az.gov/services/employment/apprenticeship-program
Type: Education

State registered apprenticeship program that helps job seekers enter paid "earn while you learn" career pathways. Apprentices receive supervised on-the-job training, related instruction, and a nationally recognized credential after completion.

Arizona Department of Education - Adult Education Services

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Apache County residents
Phone: 602-542-5393
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English language learning, and workforce training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: www.azed.gov/adultedservices
Type: Education

Provides adult education services for individuals age 16 and older who are not enrolled in K-12 school. Services may include literacy, academic skills, Arizona High School Equivalency preparation, English language learning, Integrated Education and Training, and transition support to post-secondary education or employment.

ARIZONA@WORK - Find Training and Apprenticeships

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Apache County residents
Phone: Contact through local ARIZONA@WORK one-stop office
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA funding, and reentry-friendly options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/job-seeker-services/find-training-and-apprenticeships
Type: Education

Offers information on training opportunities, registered apprenticeships, approved training providers, and possible funding help through local workforce offices. Useful for people seeking low-cost career training, certification programs, or apprenticeships.

ARIZONA@WORK Northeastern Arizona Local Workforce Development Board

Not Contacted

City: Serves Apache County, Navajo County, and Gila County
Phone: Contact through local ARIZONA@WORK offices
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility and available reentry/workforce supports.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/northeastern-arizona/local-board
Type: Education

Local workforce board serving Apache County and nearby counties. Helps connect job seekers, youth, and people with barriers to employment to workforce development partnerships, education, training, and self-sufficiency supports.

AZ Job Connection - Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Apache County residents
Phone: Contact through AZ Job Connection / Arizona DES
Felons: Includes an Offender Employment Initiative listing; call to verify services and eligibility.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.azjobconnection.gov/programs
Type: Education

State job seeker portal listing adult education, apprenticeship, Job Corps, SNAP Career Advancement Network, and offender employment resources. Some programs are free or designed for low-income participants who need training, education, or job placement assistance.

BuildItAZ - Apprenticeship Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; availability varies by sponsor and trade
Phone: Contact through program inquiry form
Felons: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility by trade and employer.
Registered citizens: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility and restrictions.
Website: oeo.az.gov/workforce-planning/builditaz/apprenticeship-programs
Type: Education

Lists Arizona registered construction apprenticeship programs and sponsors accepting applications. Apprenticeship options may include carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, operating engineers, masonry, and other trades. Programs are generally paid training pathways, but applicants should verify location, cost, and eligibility with each sponsor.

Cochise County All Cochise resources

Arizona Department of Economic Security - Arizona Apprenticeship Program

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Cochise County residents
Phone: Contact through Arizona DES Apprenticeship Program
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility by apprenticeship sponsor and occupation.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and sponsor-specific restrictions.
Website: des.az.gov/services/employment/apprenticeship-program
Type: Education

State registered apprenticeship program that helps job seekers enter paid "earn while you learn" career pathways. Apprentices receive supervised on-the-job training, related classroom instruction, and a nationally recognized credential after completion.

Arizona Department of Education - Adult Education Services

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; includes adult education providers serving Cochise County
Phone: 602-542-5393
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English language learning, and workforce training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: www.azed.gov/adultedservices
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Find Training and Apprenticeships

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Cochise County residents
Phone: Contact through local ARIZONA@WORK one-stop office
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA funding, and reentry-friendly training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/job-seeker-services/find-training-and-apprenticeships
Type: Education

Offers information on approved training providers, registered apprenticeships, career training, and possible workforce funding through local one-stop offices. Useful for people seeking low-cost training, certification programs, or apprenticeship pathways.

ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona Youth Job Seeker Services

Not Contacted

City: Douglas, Sierra Vista, and other Southeastern Arizona service areas
Phone: 520-364-8906 or 520-452-2292
Felons: Call to ask about youth eligibility, reentry-friendly supports, and any restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/southeastern-arizona/youth-job-seekers
Type: Education

Provides no-cost youth workforce services for ages 14-24 in Cochise, Graham, and Greenlee Counties, including career exploration, education support, tutoring, occupational skills training, work experience, internships, pre-apprenticeship opportunities, mentoring, and supportive services.

AZ Job Connection - Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Cochise County residents
Phone: Contact through AZ Job Connection / Arizona DES
Felons: Includes an Offender Employment Initiative listing; call to verify services and eligibility.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.azjobconnection.gov/programs
Type: Education

State job seeker portal listing adult education, Arizona Apprenticeship, Job Corps, SNAP Career Advancement Network, and offender employment resources. Some programs are free or designed for low-income participants who need education, training, or employment assistance.

BuildItAZ - Apprenticeship Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; availability varies by sponsor and trade
Phone: Contact through program inquiry form
Felons: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility by trade and employer.
Registered citizens: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility and restrictions.
Website: oeo.az.gov/workforce-planning/builditaz/apprenticeship-programs
Type: Education

Cochise College - Adult Education and ESOL

Not Contacted

City: Douglas, Sierra Vista, Benson, Willcox
Phone: 520-515-5456
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility and enrollment requirements.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus or program restrictions.
Website: www.cochise.edu/free-adult-ed/index.html
Type: Education

Offers tuition-free adult education and English classes for adults who want to improve reading, writing, math, English, job skills, or prepare for a High School Equivalency/GED pathway. Classes are offered at multiple Cochise County locations with flexible schedules.

Cochise College - Job and Workforce Training

Not Contacted

City: Cochise County / Sierra Vista
Phone: 520-515-5492
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, funding, and occupational restrictions by training area.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.cochise.edu/academics/job-and-workforce-training/index.html
Type: Education

Provides workforce development workshops, boot camps, and job skills training in Cochise County. Training areas may include CDL, school bus endorsement, drone/UAS certification, cybersecurity, OSHA, and other short-term workforce programs. Financial funding may be available for qualified applicants.

Coconino County All Coconino resources

Arizona Department of Economic Security - Arizona Apprenticeship Program

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Coconino County residents
Phone: Contact through Arizona DES Apprenticeship Program
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility by apprenticeship sponsor and occupation.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and sponsor-specific restrictions.
Website: des.az.gov/services/employment/apprenticeship-program
Type: Education

State registered apprenticeship program that helps job seekers enter paid "earn while you learn" career pathways. Apprentices receive supervised on-the-job training, related classroom instruction, and a nationally recognized credential after completion.

Arizona Department of Education - Adult Education Services

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; includes adult education providers serving Coconino County
Phone: 602-542-5393
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English language learning, and workforce training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: www.azed.gov/adultedservices
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Coconino County

Not Contacted

City: Coconino County / Flagstaff
Phone: Contact through local ARIZONA@WORK Coconino County office
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA funding, reentry-friendly supports, and any program restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/Coconino
Type: Education

Local workforce system for Coconino County. Provides job seeker resources, one-stop job center referrals, training information, certifications, apprenticeship connections, and workforce readiness services for residents seeking employment or skill development.

ARIZONA@WORK - Coconino County Workforce Services

Not Contacted

City: Flagstaff
Phone: 928-213-3541
Felons: Call to ask about adult/dislocated worker services, reentry-friendly services, and eligibility for training assistance.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any service restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/coconino-county/coconino-county-arizonawork-career-services
Type: Education

Provides career coaching, access to computers and job search tools, adult and dislocated worker services, career training and educational program referrals, financial literacy and mentoring, resume assistance, youth vocational training, and connections to community resources.

AZ Job Connection - Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Coconino County residents
Phone: Contact through AZ Job Connection / Arizona DES
Felons: Includes an Offender Employment Initiative listing; call to verify services and eligibility.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.azjobconnection.gov/programs
Type: Education

BuildItAZ - Apprenticeship Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; includes at least one Coconino County construction apprenticeship listing when available
Phone: Contact through program inquiry form
Felons: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility by trade and employer.
Registered citizens: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility and restrictions.
Website: oeo.az.gov/workforce-planning/builditaz/apprenticeship-programs
Type: Education

Lists Arizona registered construction apprenticeship programs and sponsors accepting applications. Apprenticeship options vary by county and may include construction trades and related skilled occupations. Applicants should verify location, cost, and eligibility with each sponsor.

Coconino Community College - Adult Education

Not Contacted

City: Flagstaff / Coconino County
Phone: 928-526-7639
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility and enrollment requirements.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus or program restrictions.
Website: www.coconino.edu/adult-education
Type: Education

Offers free High School Equivalency/GED preparation and English as a Second Language classes to Coconino County residents. Classes may be offered in person, virtually, or online and are intended to help adults prepare for employment, sustainable careers, or further education.

Coconino Community College - Workforce Training

Not Contacted

City: Flagstaff / Page / Coconino County
Phone: 928-226-4254 or 928-226-4279
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, funding options, and occupational restrictions by training area.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.coconino.edu/workforce-training
Type: Education

Provides non-credit career and workforce training for the Coconino County workforce, including in-person and online options. Training areas may include CDL, RV maintenance technician, CPR/First Aid/BLS, EMT refresher, apartment maintenance technician, real estate, and other job-ready skills programs.

Gila County All Gila resources

Arizona Department of Economic Security - Arizona Apprenticeship Program

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Gila County residents
Phone: Contact through Arizona DES Apprenticeship Program
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility by apprenticeship sponsor and occupation.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and sponsor-specific restrictions.
Website: des.az.gov/services/employment/apprenticeship-program
Type: Education

State registered apprenticeship program that helps job seekers enter paid "earn while you learn" career pathways. Apprentices receive supervised on-the-job training, related classroom instruction, and a nationally recognized credential after completion.

Arizona Department of Education - Adult Education Services

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; includes adult education providers serving Gila County
Phone: 602-542-5393
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English language learning, and workforce training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: www.azed.gov/adultedservices
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Find Training and Apprenticeships

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Gila County residents
Phone: Contact through local ARIZONA@WORK one-stop office
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA funding, and reentry-friendly options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/job-seeker-services/find-training-and-apprenticeships
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK / Arizona Workforce Connection - Gila County

Not Contacted

City: Gila County; serves Navajo, Apache, and Gila Counties
Phone: Contact through Gila County Community Services / ARIZONA@WORK
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA-funded services, supportive services, and reentry-friendly options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/community/arizona_workforce_connection.php
Type: Education

Local workforce connection serving Gila County residents off tribal lands. Services may include assessments, remedial education, job-specific skills training, job search assistance, work experience, case management, life skills training, GED training, career counseling, on-the-job training, supportive services, and testing at no cost to eligible participants.

AZ Job Connection - Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Gila County residents
Phone: Contact through AZ Job Connection / Arizona DES
Felons: Includes an Offender Employment Initiative listing; call to verify services and eligibility.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.azjobconnection.gov/programs
Type: Education

BuildItAZ - Apprenticeship Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; availability varies by sponsor and trade
Phone: Contact through program inquiry form
Felons: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility by trade and employer.
Registered citizens: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility and restrictions.
Website: oeo.az.gov/workforce-planning/builditaz/apprenticeship-programs
Type: Education

Lists Arizona registered construction apprenticeship programs and sponsors accepting applications. Apprenticeship options may include construction trades and related skilled occupations. Programs are generally paid training pathways, but applicants should verify location, cost, and eligibility with each sponsor.

Gila Community College

Not Contacted

City: Globe and Payson
Phone: Globe: 928-425-8481; Payson: 928-468-8039
Felons: Call to ask about admissions, financial aid, certificate programs, and any program-specific restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus or program restrictions.
Website: gilacc.org
Type: Education

Local community college serving Gila County with affordable academic coursework, career development, certificates, and technical training. Students should ask about financial aid, scholarships, and short-term career pathways.

Gila Community College - Regional Training Center

Not Contacted

City: Miami / Globe
Phone: 928-425-8481
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, training costs, financial aid, and occupational restrictions by program.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: gilacc.org/about/regional-training-center
Type: Education

Provides hands-on workforce development and specialized training in fields such as healthcare, technology, and trades. Located at the Gila Pueblo Campus area and intended to help residents gain skills and certifications for local employment opportunities.

Gila County Adult Education Program

Not Contacted

City: Globe, Payson, and distance learning options
Phone: Payson: 928-472-5284; Globe: 928-402-8783
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for free adult education, GED/HSE preparation, English classes, and scholarship help for testing fees.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/school_superintendent/high_school_equivalency_dipolma_%28ged%29_information___registration.php
Type: Education

Free adult education program sponsored by the Gila County Superintendent of Schools and funded by the Arizona Department of Education. Offers GED/HSE preparation, English as a Second Language, college and career planning, and distance learning for eligible adults age 16 and older who are not enrolled in high school.

Graham County All Graham resources

Arizona Department of Economic Security - Arizona Apprenticeship Program

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Graham County residents
Phone: Contact through Arizona DES Apprenticeship Program
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility by apprenticeship sponsor and occupation.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and sponsor-specific restrictions.
Website: des.az.gov/services/employment/apprenticeship-program
Type: Education

State registered apprenticeship program that helps job seekers enter paid "earn while you learn" career pathways. Apprentices receive supervised on-the-job training, related classroom instruction, and a nationally recognized credential after completion.

Arizona Department of Education - Adult Education Services

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; includes adult education providers serving Graham County
Phone: 602-542-5393
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English language learning, and workforce training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: www.azed.gov/adultedservices
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Find Training and Apprenticeships

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Graham County residents
Phone: Contact through local ARIZONA@WORK one-stop office
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA funding, and reentry-friendly options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/job-seeker-services/find-training-and-apprenticeships
Type: Education

Offers information on approved training providers, registered apprenticeships, career training, and possible workforce funding through local workforce offices. Useful for people seeking low-cost training, certification programs, or apprenticeship pathways.

ARIZONA@WORK - Graham County Job Center

Not Contacted

City: Safford
Phone: 928-432-6932
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, workforce services, reentry-friendly supports, and any program restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/southeastern-arizona/southeastern-arizona-graham-county-affiliate-site
Type: Education

Local ARIZONA@WORK affiliate site serving Graham County. Provides job and employment services and may connect residents with vocational rehabilitation, reentry, education, youth services, training referrals, and other workforce supports.

ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona Youth Job Seeker Services

Not Contacted

City: Graham, Greenlee, and Cochise Counties
Phone: 520-432-6932 or local ARIZONA@WORK office
Felons: Call to ask about youth eligibility, reentry-friendly supports, and any restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/southeastern-arizona/youth-job-seekers
Type: Education

AZ Job Connection - Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Graham County residents
Phone: Contact through AZ Job Connection / Arizona DES
Felons: Includes an Offender Employment Initiative listing; call to verify services and eligibility.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.azjobconnection.gov/programs
Type: Education

BuildItAZ - Apprenticeship Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; availability varies by sponsor and trade
Phone: Contact through program inquiry form
Felons: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility by trade and employer.
Registered citizens: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility and restrictions.
Website: oeo.az.gov/workforce-planning/builditaz/apprenticeship-programs
Type: Education

Eastern Arizona College

Not Contacted

City: Thatcher
Phone: 928-428-8472
Felons: Call to ask about admissions, financial aid, certificate programs, and any program-specific restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus or program restrictions.
Website: eac.edu
Type: Education

Affordable community college in Graham County offering associate degrees, career-focused programs, certificates, continuing education, skilled trades training, healthcare programs, business education, and transfer pathways. Students should ask about financial aid, scholarships, and short-term career pathways.

Safford City-Graham County Library - GED Testing and Classes

Not Contacted

City: Safford
Phone: Contact library / GED instructor through the website
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for GED preparation classes and testing support.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: cityofsafford.us/347/GED-Testing-and-Classes
Type: Education

Provides GED preparation information, testing resources, and preparation classes for Graham and Greenlee Counties. Classes are by appointment and supported locally, making this a useful low-cost education option for adults pursuing a high school equivalency credential.

Greenlee County All Greenlee resources

Arizona Department of Economic Security - Arizona Apprenticeship Program

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Greenlee County residents
Phone: Contact through Arizona DES Apprenticeship Program
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility by apprenticeship sponsor and occupation.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and sponsor-specific restrictions.
Website: des.az.gov/services/employment/apprenticeship-program
Type: Education

State registered apprenticeship program that helps job seekers enter paid "earn while you learn" career pathways. Apprentices receive supervised on-the-job training, related classroom instruction, and a nationally recognized credential after completion.

Arizona Department of Education - Adult Education Services

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; includes adult education providers serving Greenlee County
Phone: 602-542-5393
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English language learning, and workforce training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: www.azed.gov/adultedservices
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Find Training and Apprenticeships

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Greenlee County residents
Phone: Contact through local ARIZONA@WORK one-stop office
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA funding, and reentry-friendly options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/job-seeker-services/find-training-and-apprenticeships
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona Youth Job Seeker Services

Not Contacted

City: Clifton / Greenlee County
Phone: 928-439-4632
Felons: Call to ask about youth eligibility, reentry-friendly supports, and any restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/southeastern-arizona/youth-job-seekers
Type: Education

AZ Job Connection - Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Greenlee County residents
Phone: Contact through AZ Job Connection / Arizona DES
Felons: Includes an Offender Employment Initiative listing; call to verify services and eligibility.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.azjobconnection.gov/programs
Type: Education

BuildItAZ - Apprenticeship Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; availability varies by sponsor and trade
Phone: Contact through program inquiry form
Felons: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility by trade and employer.
Registered citizens: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility and restrictions.
Website: oeo.az.gov/workforce-planning/builditaz/apprenticeship-programs
Type: Education

Lists Arizona registered construction apprenticeship programs and sponsors accepting applications. Apprenticeship options vary by sponsor and may include construction trades and related skilled occupations. Programs are generally paid training pathways, but applicants should verify location, cost, and eligibility with each sponsor.

Eastern Arizona College

Not Contacted

City: Thatcher; Greenlee County classes may be available locally
Phone: 928-428-8472
Felons: Call to ask about admissions, financial aid, certificate programs, and any program-specific restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus or program restrictions.
Website: eac.edu
Type: Education

Affordable community college serving Graham and Greenlee County area residents with associate degrees, career-focused programs, certificates, continuing education, skilled trades training, healthcare programs, business education, and transfer pathways. Students should ask about financial aid, scholarships, and short-term career pathways.

Eastern Arizona College - Greenlee County Classes

Not Contacted

City: Greenlee County
Phone: 928-428-8472
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, class costs, financial aid, and program-specific restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site or program restrictions.
Website: eac.edu/admissions/greenlee
Type: Education

Offers affordable local classes in Greenlee County through Eastern Arizona College. Classes are designed for community members who want to build skills, explore interests, or pursue education closer to home.

Gila Institute for Technology

Not Contacted

City: Serves Graham and Greenlee Counties
Phone: 928-348-3393
Felons: Primarily serves high school-age students; call to ask about eligibility and program access.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.gift-tech.org
Type: Education

Career and Technical Education District serving Graham and Greenlee Counties. Offers career and technical education programs for high school-age students, often in partnership with Eastern Arizona College, to prepare students for workforce and advanced training pathways.

Safford City-Graham County Library - GED Testing and Classes

Not Contacted

City: Safford; serves Graham and Greenlee Counties
Phone: 928-432-4165
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for GED preparation classes and testing support.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: www.cityofsafford.us/347/GED-Testing-and-Classes
Type: Education

La Paz County All La Paz resources

Arizona Department of Economic Security - Arizona Apprenticeship Program

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to La Paz County residents
Phone: Contact through Arizona DES Apprenticeship Program
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility by apprenticeship sponsor and occupation.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and sponsor-specific restrictions.
Website: des.az.gov/services/employment/apprenticeship-program
Type: Education

State registered apprenticeship program that helps job seekers enter paid "earn while you learn" career pathways. Apprentices receive supervised on-the-job training, related classroom instruction, and a nationally recognized credential after completion.

Arizona Department of Education - Adult Education Services

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; includes adult education providers serving La Paz County
Phone: 602-542-5393
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English language learning, and workforce training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: www.azed.gov/adultedservices
Type: Education

Provides adult education services for individuals age 16 and older who are not enrolled in K-12 school. Services may include literacy, HSE/GED preparation, English language learning, Integrated Education and Training, and transition support to post-secondary education or employment.

Arizona Western College - Adult Education

Not Contacted

City: Parker and Quartzsite; also serves Yuma and La Paz Counties
Phone: 928-669-2214
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, enrollment requirements, and any program-specific restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus or program restrictions.
Website: www.azwestern.edu/workforce-ed/adult-ed
Type: Education

WIOA Title II adult education program supporting students seeking literacy improvement, English language learning, High School Equivalency preparation, Integrated Education and Training, industry-recognized credentials, job training, and transition to post-secondary education.

Arizona Western College - La Paz County Training Institution

Not Contacted

City: Parker
Phone: 928-669-2214
Felons: Call to ask about admissions, financial aid, certificate programs, WIOA eligibility, and any program-specific restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus or program restrictions.
Website: www.azjobconnection.gov/training_institutions/15374
Type: Education

AZ Job Connection lists Arizona Western College's La Paz County location in Parker as a WIOA-approved higher education training institution offering associate degree and certificate pathways, with potential access to federal grants, scholarships, and training-related financial aid.

Arizona Western College - Workforce Ed

Not Contacted

City: Yuma and La Paz County service area
Phone: Contact Arizona Western College Workforce Ed
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA job training funding, and occupational restrictions by course or certification.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.azwestern.edu/workforce-ed
Type: Education

Offers continuing and professional education, industry certification preparation, customized training, technology certifications, WIOA job training information, and adult education programs. Some options may be free or funded for eligible individuals.

ARIZONA@WORK - Find Training and Apprenticeships

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to La Paz County residents
Phone: Contact through local ARIZONA@WORK one-stop office
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA funding, and reentry-friendly options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/job-seeker-services/find-training-and-apprenticeships
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Mohave / La Paz Counties

Not Contacted

City: Parker and Mohave/La Paz service area
Phone: Parker DES Job Center / local ARIZONA@WORK office
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, reentry, adult education, youth services, training assistance, and supportive services.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/mohave-and-la-paz-counties
Type: Education

Provides free workforce readiness services to help job seekers prepare for and obtain employment. Local offices include the DES Job Center in Parker and other Mohave/La Paz locations, with services that may include job search support, training referrals, reentry supports, adult education connections, and youth services.

ARIZONA@WORK - Mohave / La Paz Counties Eligible Training Providers

Not Contacted

City: Mohave and La Paz Counties
Phone: Contact through ARIZONA@WORK Mohave / La Paz Counties
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for training funds and whether a specific training provider accepts applicants with background barriers.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any provider or occupation restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/mohave-and-la-paz-counties/eligible-training-providers
Type: Education

Lists approved eligible training providers and programs for the Mohave/La Paz workforce area. Eligible job seekers may be able to use workforce funding for approved training tied to in-demand occupations.

AZ Job Connection - Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to La Paz County residents
Phone: Contact through AZ Job Connection / Arizona DES
Felons: Includes an Offender Employment Initiative listing; call to verify services and eligibility.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.azjobconnection.gov/programs
Type: Education

Maricopa County All Maricopa resources

Arizona Department of Economic Security - Arizona Apprenticeship Program

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Maricopa County residents
Phone: Contact through Arizona DES Apprenticeship Program
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility by apprenticeship sponsor and occupation.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and sponsor-specific restrictions.
Website: des.az.gov/services/employment/apprenticeship-program
Type: Education

State registered apprenticeship program that helps job seekers enter paid "earn while you learn" career pathways. Apprentices receive supervised on-the-job training, related classroom instruction, and a nationally recognized credential after completion.

Arizona Department of Education - Adult Education Services

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; includes adult education providers serving Maricopa County
Phone: 602-542-5393
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English language learning, and workforce training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: www.azed.gov/adultedservices
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Find Training and Apprenticeships

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Maricopa County residents
Phone: Contact through local ARIZONA@WORK one-stop office
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA funding, and reentry-friendly training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/job-seeker-services/find-training-and-apprenticeships
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County Workforce Development Services

Not Contacted

City: Maricopa County; East Valley Career Center in Mesa and West Valley Career Center in Glendale
Phone: East Valley: 602-372-9700; West Valley: 602-372-4200
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, justice-involved services, WIOA-funded training, and reentry-friendly supports.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any service, occupation, or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/maricopa
Type: Education

Local workforce system serving Maricopa County residents outside the City of Phoenix. Provides no-cost career counseling, job matching, workshops, job search assistance, training referrals, work experience, youth services, adult/dislocated worker services, and connections to apprenticeship opportunities.

AZ Job Connection - Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Maricopa County residents
Phone: Contact through AZ Job Connection / Arizona DES
Felons: Includes an Offender Employment Initiative listing; call to verify services and eligibility.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.azjobconnection.gov/programs
Type: Education

BuildItAZ - Apprenticeship Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; multiple Maricopa County sponsors and trades
Phone: Contact through program inquiry form
Felons: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility by trade and employer.
Registered citizens: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility and restrictions.
Website: oeo.az.gov/workforce-planning/builditaz/apprenticeship-programs
Type: Education

Lists Arizona registered construction apprenticeship programs and sponsors accepting applications, including multiple Maricopa County sponsors. Apprenticeship options may include carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, masonry, insulation, drywall finishing, glazing, painting, and other skilled trades. Programs are generally paid training pathways, but applicants should verify location, cost, and eligibility with each sponsor.

Maricopa Community Colleges - Adult Basic Education

Not Contacted

City: Maricopa County / Valleywide
Phone: 480-517-8110
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English classes, and career training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus or program restrictions.
Website: www.maricopa.edu/students/personal-development-programs/adult-basic-education-abe
Type: Education

Offers Adult Basic Education for students seeking a High School Equivalency diploma, English language learning, basic academic skills, and college-to-career preparation. Adult education services are available through Rio Salado College and Maricopa Community Colleges partners.

Maricopa Community Colleges - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Training

Not Contacted

City: Maricopa County / Valleywide
Phone: 480-731-8000
Felons: Call to ask about WIOA eligibility, approved programs, funding, and occupational restrictions by training area.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program, campus, or occupation restrictions.
Website: www.maricopa.edu/workforce-innovation-opportunity-act-wioa
Type: Education

Helps eligible Maricopa County and City of Phoenix residents access WIOA funding for approved career training programs in high-demand industries such as healthcare, IT, advanced manufacturing, skilled trades, business, and related fields. Funding may help cover training costs for eligible individuals.

Maricopa Corporate College - Grant-Funded Training

Not Contacted

City: Maricopa County / Valleywide
Phone: Contact Maricopa Corporate College
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, grant-funded training, WIOA funding, and occupation-specific restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or occupation restrictions.
Website: www.maricopacorporate.com/training-individuals/grant-funded-training
Type: Education

Manages grant-funded and workforce development training opportunities across the Maricopa Community Colleges, including WIOA-supported programs and Workforce 2 You training at local libraries and community centers. Some programs may be available at no cost for eligible participants.

Maricopa Corporate College - Workforce Training Programs

Not Contacted

City: Maricopa County / Valleywide
Phone: Contact Maricopa Corporate College
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, funding options, and occupational restrictions by program.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.maricopacorporate.com/training-individuals/workforce-training-programs
Type: Education

Offers short-term workforce programs through Maricopa Community Colleges that can prepare students for in-demand jobs. WIOA eligibility may allow qualified individuals to enroll in certain programs at no cost.

Maricopa County - Adult Workforce Services

Not Contacted

City: Mesa and Glendale career centers; serves Maricopa County residents
Phone: East Valley: 602-372-9700; West Valley: 602-372-4200
Felons: Call to ask about justice-involved services, WIOA eligibility, occupational skills training, work experience, and supportive services.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any service or occupation restrictions.
Website: ready.maricopa.gov/5226/Adult-Workforce-Services-Ages-18
Type: Education

Provides no-cost career services for adults age 18 and older, including apprenticeships, internships, occupational skills training, higher education support, entrepreneurial skills, financial literacy, job readiness workshops, job search assistance, and career coaching. WIOA priority is given to public assistance recipients, low-income individuals, individuals who are basic-skills deficient, and eligible veterans/spouses.

Maricopa County - Apprenticeships

Not Contacted

City: Mesa and Glendale career centers; serves Maricopa County residents
Phone: East Valley: 602-372-9700; West Valley: 602-372-4200
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, apprenticeship sponsor requirements, WIOA support, and occupation-specific restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and sponsor-specific restrictions.
Website: www.maricopa.gov/5898/Apprenticeships
Type: Education

Connects participants to paid apprenticeship career pathways in fields such as construction, healthcare, information technology, and advanced manufacturing. Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction and can lead to recognized credentials and long-term employment.

Maricopa County - Workforce Training Services

Not Contacted

City: Mesa and Glendale career centers; serves Maricopa County residents
Phone: East Valley: 602-372-9700; West Valley: 602-372-4200
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, reentry-friendly supports, and no-cost training workshops.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any workshop or service restrictions.
Website: www.hsd.maricopa.gov/5910/Workforce-Training-Services
Type: Education

Offers no-cost workshops and training services such as job search assistance, resume writing, interview practice, basic computer skills, financial empowerment, CPR/AED and First Aid certification, entrepreneurship, transportation and logistics modules, and office skills assessments.

Rio Salado College - Adult Education / GED Prep

Not Contacted

City: Valleywide and online options
Phone: 480-517-8110
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for no-cost adult education, GED preparation, English classes, and career training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus, site, or program restrictions.
Website: www.riosalado.edu/start-rio/adult-education/ged-prep
Type: Education

Offers no-cost adult education classes for students age 16 and older who are not in high school, including GED test preparation, English language learning, employability skills, career training, and transition support to college and employment.

Mohave County All Mohave resources

Arizona Department of Economic Security - Arizona Apprenticeship Program

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Mohave County residents
Phone: Contact through Arizona DES Apprenticeship Program
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility by apprenticeship sponsor and occupation.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and sponsor-specific restrictions.
Website: des.az.gov/services/employment/apprenticeship-program
Type: Education

State registered apprenticeship program that helps job seekers enter paid "earn while you learn" career pathways. Apprentices receive supervised on-the-job training, related classroom instruction, and a nationally recognized credential after completion.

Arizona Department of Education - Adult Education Services

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; includes adult education providers serving Mohave County
Phone: 602-542-5393
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English language learning, and workforce training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: www.azed.gov/adultedservices
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Find Training and Apprenticeships

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Mohave County residents
Phone: Contact through local ARIZONA@WORK one-stop office
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA funding, and reentry-friendly training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/job-seeker-services/find-training-and-apprenticeships
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Mohave / La Paz Counties

Not Contacted

City: Kingman, Lake Havasu City, and Mohave/La Paz service area
Phone: Kingman: 928-753-0723; Lake Havasu City: 928-453-0710
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, reentry, adult education, youth services, training assistance, and supportive services.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/mohave-and-la-paz-counties
Type: Education

Provides free workforce readiness services to help job seekers prepare for and obtain employment. Local offices serve Mohave and La Paz Counties and may provide job search support, training referrals, reentry supports, adult education connections, youth services, and other workforce services.

ARIZONA@WORK - Mohave / La Paz Counties Eligible Training Providers

Not Contacted

City: Mohave and La Paz Counties
Phone: Contact through ARIZONA@WORK Mohave / La Paz Counties
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for training funds and whether a specific training provider accepts applicants with background barriers.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any provider or occupation restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/mohave-and-la-paz-counties/eligible-training-providers
Type: Education

Lists approved eligible training providers and programs for the Mohave/La Paz workforce area. Eligible job seekers may be able to use WIOA workforce funding for approved training tied to in-demand occupations.

AZ Job Connection - Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Mohave County residents
Phone: Contact through AZ Job Connection / Arizona DES
Felons: Includes an Offender Employment Initiative listing; call to verify services and eligibility.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.azjobconnection.gov/programs
Type: Education

BuildItAZ - Apprenticeship Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; availability varies by sponsor and trade
Phone: Contact through program inquiry form
Felons: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility by trade and employer.
Registered citizens: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility and restrictions.
Website: oeo.az.gov/workforce-planning/builditaz/apprenticeship-programs
Type: Education

Mohave College - Adult Education

Not Contacted

City: Kingman, Bullhead City, Lake Havasu City, North Mohave, and online
Phone: 928-681-5634
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for free adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English classes, and enrollment requirements.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus or program restrictions.
Website: www.mohave.edu/academics/adult-education
Type: Education

Offers free adult education classes for eligible learners age 16 and older who are not enrolled in high school. Services include High School Equivalency/GED preparation, English Language Acquisition, basic education refreshers, and in-person or online class options.

Mohave College - Workforce Training and Tuition Coverage Partnership

Not Contacted

City: Mohave and La Paz Counties
Phone: Contact Mohave College or ARIZONA@WORK Mohave / La Paz
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, tuition coverage, WIOA/QUEST grant assistance, and occupation-specific restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or occupation restrictions.
Website: www.mohave.edu/2023/07/10/mcc-and-arizonawork-partner-to-boost-workforce-training-and-tuition-coverage-in-mohave-la-paz-counties
Type: Education

Mohave College and ARIZONA@WORK partner to provide workforce training and possible tuition coverage for eligible unemployed or underemployed residents. Short-term training options may include CNA, phlebotomy, medical assistant, dental assistant, caregiver/home health aide, community health worker, manufacturing, HVAC/R, electrician, carpenter, and welder pathways.

Navajo County All Navajo resources

Arizona Department of Economic Security - Arizona Apprenticeship Program

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Navajo County residents
Phone: Contact through Arizona DES Apprenticeship Program
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility by apprenticeship sponsor and occupation.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and sponsor-specific restrictions.
Website: des.az.gov/services/employment/apprenticeship-program
Type: Education

State registered apprenticeship program that helps job seekers enter paid "earn while you learn" career pathways. Apprentices receive supervised on-the-job training, related classroom instruction, and a nationally recognized credential after completion.

Arizona Department of Education - Adult Education Services

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; includes adult education providers serving Navajo County
Phone: 602-542-5393
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English language learning, and workforce training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: www.azed.gov/adultedservices
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Find Training and Apprenticeships

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Navajo County residents
Phone: Contact through local ARIZONA@WORK one-stop office
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA funding, and reentry-friendly training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/job-seeker-services/find-training-and-apprenticeships
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Northeastern Arizona

Not Contacted

City: Winslow and Northeastern Arizona service area
Phone: 928-289-4644
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, reentry, adult education, youth services, training assistance, and supportive services.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/northeastern-arizona
Type: Education

Local workforce system serving Navajo, Apache, and Gila Counties. Provides workforce readiness services, career counseling, job search assistance, training referrals, adult education connections, youth services, vocational rehabilitation connections, and reentry-related workforce supports through local offices.

ARIZONA@WORK Northeastern Arizona Local Workforce Development Board

Not Contacted

City: Serves Navajo, Apache, and Gila Counties
Phone: Contact through Navajo County / ARIZONA@WORK Northeastern Arizona
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for WIOA services, training assistance, supportive services, and reentry-friendly options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.navajocountyaz.gov/261/Northeastern-Arizona---Local-Board
Type: Education

Workforce board for the Navajo/Apache/Gila local workforce area. Partners with education, service agencies, and employers to help individuals build skills, obtain training, and move toward employment and self-sufficiency.

AZ Job Connection - Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Navajo County residents
Phone: Contact through AZ Job Connection / Arizona DES
Felons: Includes an Offender Employment Initiative listing; call to verify services and eligibility.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.azjobconnection.gov/programs
Type: Education

BuildItAZ - Apprenticeship Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; availability varies by sponsor and trade
Phone: Contact through program inquiry form
Felons: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility by trade and employer.
Registered citizens: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility and restrictions.
Website: oeo.az.gov/workforce-planning/builditaz/apprenticeship-programs
Type: Education

Navajo Department of Workforce Development

Not Contacted

City: Navajo Nation service area; Window Rock administration
Phone: 928-871-7707
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA services, background-related restrictions, and available funding.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or placement restrictions.
Website: www.ndwd.org
Type: Education

Provides WIOA-funded workforce services across the Navajo Nation. Services may include work experience, occupational skills training, post-secondary education funding, adult basic education, GED assistance, vocational training, books and supplies assistance, and supportive services when funds and eligibility allow.

Navajo Technical University - ABE / GED

Not Contacted

City: Navajo Nation service area
Phone: 505-786-4365
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult basic education, GED preparation, tutoring, and enrollment requirements.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus or program restrictions.
Website: www.navajotech.edu/academics/abe-ged
Type: Education

Adult Education Program offering classes and tutoring to help adults build basic academic skills, prepare for the GED test, and show readiness to enter job training programs or college.

Northland Pioneer College - College & Career Preparation

Not Contacted

City: Nine locations throughout Navajo and Apache Counties
Phone: 928-289-6535 or 800-266-7845 ext. 6536
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, tuition waiver options, GED/HSE preparation, and workforce credential pathways.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus or program restrictions.
Website: www.npc.edu/education-ccp
Type: Education

Provides adult education, GED preparation, college preparation, adult basic education, tutoring, writing support, and college and career preparation services. Tuition waivers or scholarships may be available for qualifying adult basic education or workforce credential pathway students.

Northland Pioneer College - SNAP CAN Services

Not Contacted

City: Navajo and Apache Counties
Phone: 928-536-6277
Felons: Call to ask about SNAP CAN eligibility, vocational training options, and any background-related restrictions by field.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: des.az.gov/resource/northland-pioneer-college
Type: Education

Listed by Arizona DES as a SNAP CAN provider for Northland Pioneer College serving Navajo and Apache Counties. Services include vocational training such as construction, automotive repair, EMT, welding, cosmetology, and medical assistant, as well as Adult Basic Education/GED support.

Pima County All Pima resources

Arizona Department of Economic Security - Arizona Apprenticeship Program

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Pima County residents
Phone: Contact through Arizona DES Apprenticeship Program
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility by apprenticeship sponsor and occupation.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and sponsor-specific restrictions.
Website: des.az.gov/services/employment/apprenticeship-program
Type: Education

State registered apprenticeship program that helps job seekers enter paid "earn while you learn" career pathways. Apprentices receive supervised on-the-job training, related classroom instruction, and a nationally recognized credential after completion.

Arizona Department of Education - Adult Education Services

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; includes adult education providers serving Pima County
Phone: 602-542-5393
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English language learning, and workforce training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: www.azed.gov/adultedservices
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Find Training and Apprenticeships

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Pima County residents
Phone: Contact through local ARIZONA@WORK one-stop office
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA funding, and reentry-friendly training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/job-seeker-services/find-training-and-apprenticeships
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Pima County

Not Contacted

City: Tucson / Pima County
Phone: 520-724-7700
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, reentry, adult education, youth services, training assistance, and supportive services.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or occupation restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/pima-county
Type: Education

Local ARIZONA@WORK workforce system for Pima County, connecting youth, adults, veterans, and dislocated workers to employment, training, and educational programs. Services may include career counseling, job search assistance, workshops, referrals, training support, youth employment services, adult/dislocated worker services, and reentry-related workforce supports.

AZ Job Connection - Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Pima County residents
Phone: Contact through AZ Job Connection / Arizona DES
Felons: Includes an Offender Employment Initiative listing; call to verify services and eligibility.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.azjobconnection.gov/programs
Type: Education

BuildItAZ - Apprenticeship Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; includes Tucson-area construction apprenticeship sponsors when available
Phone: Contact through program inquiry form
Felons: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility by trade and employer.
Registered citizens: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility and restrictions.
Website: oeo.az.gov/workforce-planning/builditaz/apprenticeship-programs
Type: Education

Pima Community College - Adult Basic Education for College & Career

Not Contacted

City: Tucson and online options
Phone: 520-206-7330
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for no-cost adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English classes, career training, and enrollment requirements.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus, site, or program restrictions.
Website: www.pima.edu/academics-programs/degrees-certificates/abecc/index.html
Type: Education

Offers no-cost adult education classes for adults who want to earn a High School Equivalency diploma, prepare for the GED test, learn English, build academic and digital skills, or begin career training while improving basic skills.

Pima Community College - Apprenticeship Training

Not Contacted

City: Tucson / Pima County
Phone: Contact Employer Engagement & Career Services through Pima Community College
Felons: Call to ask about apprenticeship eligibility by employer, sponsor, and occupation.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and sponsor-specific restrictions.
Website: www.pima.edu/business-industry/apprentice-training.html
Type: Education

Pima Community College supports registered apprenticeship and earn-and-learn models that combine paid work experience with classroom instruction. Apprentices may gain industry-recognized credentials, certificates, college credit, and career advancement opportunities.

Pima Community College - Workforce Education

Not Contacted

City: Tucson / Pima County
Phone: 520-206-5100
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, funding options, and occupational restrictions by program.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.pima.edu/academics-programs/workforce/index.html
Type: Education

Offers short-term, non-credit, and accelerated workforce programs designed to help students build job-ready skills quickly. Areas may include IT, healthcare, trades, transportation, manufacturing, logistics, aviation, optics, business, and related high-demand fields.

Pima County - Employment Training Services

Not Contacted

City: Tucson / Pima County
Phone: 520-724-7700
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA training applications, reentry-friendly services, and supportive services.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any service, occupation, or sponsor restrictions.
Website: www.pima.gov/1074/Employment-Training-Services
Type: Education

Provides training services for eligible job seekers who need skills to secure sustainable employment. Services may include occupational skills training through eligible providers, on-the-job training, internships, customized training, adult education/basic training, and HSE testing and diploma support through Pima Community College ABECC.

Pima County Public Library - Adult Education

Not Contacted

City: Pima County / Tucson-area libraries and online resources
Phone: Contact Pima County Public Library
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for GED classes, Career Online High School scholarships, and online learning resources.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site or program restrictions.
Website: www.library.pima.gov/adult-education
Type: Education

Offers GED programming, adult diploma options through Career Online High School scholarships, and free online learning resources such as tutoring, test prep, language learning, and professional development courses with a library card.

PPEP - Adult Employment Training & Vocational Education

Not Contacted

City: Tucson / Pima County and statewide service areas
Phone: Contact PPEP through program office
Felons: Call to ask about WIOA eligibility, career counseling, supportive services, training, and job placement options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or placement restrictions.
Website: ppep.org/programs/adult-employment-training-education
Type: Education

Provides adult employment, workforce, and vocational training services for adults and dislocated workers in Pima County, along with programs for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and other eligible participants. Services may include career counseling, training referrals, supportive services, job placement, and follow-up after employment.

Pinal County All Pinal resources

Arizona Department of Economic Security - Arizona Apprenticeship Program

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Pinal County residents
Phone: Contact through Arizona DES Apprenticeship Program
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility by apprenticeship sponsor and occupation.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and sponsor-specific restrictions.
Website: des.az.gov/services/employment/apprenticeship-program
Type: Education

State registered apprenticeship program that helps job seekers enter paid "earn while you learn" career pathways. Apprentices receive supervised on-the-job training, related classroom instruction, and a nationally recognized credential after completion.

Arizona Department of Education - Adult Education Services

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; includes adult education providers serving Pinal County
Phone: 602-542-5393
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English language learning, and workforce training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: www.azed.gov/adultedservices
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Find Training and Apprenticeships

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Pinal County residents
Phone: Contact through local ARIZONA@WORK one-stop office
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA funding, and reentry-friendly training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/job-seeker-services/find-training-and-apprenticeships
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Pinal County

Not Contacted

City: Casa Grande and Pinal County service area
Phone: 311 from inside Pinal County or 520-509-3555
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, reentry, adult education, youth services, training assistance, and supportive services.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program, occupation, or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/pinal-county
Type: Education

Local workforce system serving Pinal County job seekers of all ages and skill levels. Services may include career development, job search assistance, workshops, training referrals, access to eligible training providers, youth services, and connections to employment opportunities.

ARIZONA@WORK - Pinal County Business and Career Center

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City: Casa Grande
Phone: 311 from inside Pinal County or 520-509-3555
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, reentry-friendly services, training assistance, and supportive services.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any service or occupation restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/pinal-county/pinal-county-casa-grande
Type: Education

One-stop workforce center located at 820 E. Cottonwood Lane, Building E, Casa Grande. Offers job and employment services and may connect residents to vocational rehabilitation, reentry, education, youth services, training programs, and employer connections.

ARIZONA@WORK - Pinal County Eligible Training Providers

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City: Pinal County
Phone: Contact ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for training funds and whether a specific training provider accepts applicants with background barriers.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any provider or occupation restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/pinal-county/eligible-training-providers
Type: Education

Lists approved eligible training providers and training programs that may be used for career skills upgrades by eligible participants. Job seekers should ask about WIOA eligibility, in-demand occupations, approved programs, and possible funding support.

AZ Job Connection - Programs

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City: Statewide; available to Pinal County residents
Phone: Contact through AZ Job Connection / Arizona DES
Felons: Includes an Offender Employment Initiative listing; call to verify services and eligibility.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.azjobconnection.gov/programs
Type: Education

BuildItAZ - Apprenticeship Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; availability varies by sponsor and trade
Phone: Contact through program inquiry form
Felons: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility by trade and employer.
Registered citizens: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility and restrictions.
Website: oeo.az.gov/workforce-planning/builditaz/apprenticeship-programs
Type: Education

Central Arizona College - Adult Education

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City: Pinal County campuses and online options
Phone: 520-494-6440
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for free adult education, GED/HSE preparation, ESL/ESOL classes, and Integrated Education and Training opportunities.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus, site, or program restrictions.
Website: centralaz.edu/community/adult-education
Type: Education

Offers free adult education instruction for Pinal County residents seeking High School Equivalency/GED preparation, English language learning, college transition support, workforce preparation, digital literacy, and career pathway support.

Central Arizona College - GED / HSE Classes

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City: Maricopa, San Tan, Signal Peak, Superstition Mountain, and online options
Phone: 520-494-6440
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, registration requirements, and support for GED testing.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus or program restrictions.
Website: centralaz.edu/community/adult-education/ged
Type: Education

Provides free GED/HSE preparation classes for eligible adults age 16 and older who are not enrolled in secondary school. Classes help students prepare for GED tests while also building digital literacy, workforce readiness, and transition skills for college or employment.

Central Arizona College - Workforce & Economic Development

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City: Pinal County / Coolidge and other CAC locations
Phone: 520-494-5111
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, funding options, short-term training, and occupational restrictions by program.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or occupation restrictions.
Website: centralaz.edu/workforce-and-economic-development-2
Type: Education

Provides workforce development, community and continuing education, adult basic education, Integrated Education and Training, job services, and industry-recognized certifications for Pinal County residents. Also references the Arizona Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship Pathway and partnerships with ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County.

Pinal County - Career Services

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City: Pinal County / Casa Grande and outreach locations
Phone: 520-509-3555
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, no-cost training opportunities, reentry-friendly services, and supportive services.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any occupation or program restrictions.
Website: www.pinal.gov/1892/Career-Services
Type: Education

Pinal County Workforce and ARIZONA@WORK provide no-cost job seeker services, including job referrals, computer access, resume assistance, job search help, on-the-job training, in-demand training opportunities for qualified candidates, support for veterans and people with disabilities, and access to free job and training provider search tools.

Santa Cruz County All Santa Cruz resources

Arizona Department of Economic Security - Arizona Apprenticeship Program

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Santa Cruz County residents
Phone: Contact through Arizona DES Apprenticeship Program
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility by apprenticeship sponsor and occupation.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and sponsor-specific restrictions.
Website: des.az.gov/services/employment/apprenticeship-program
Type: Education

State registered apprenticeship program that helps job seekers enter paid "earn while you learn" career pathways. Apprentices receive supervised on-the-job training, related classroom instruction, and a nationally recognized credential after completion.

Arizona Department of Education - Adult Education Services

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; includes adult education providers serving Santa Cruz County
Phone: 602-542-5393
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English language learning, and workforce training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: www.azed.gov/adultedservices
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Find Training and Apprenticeships

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City: Statewide; available to Santa Cruz County residents
Phone: Contact through local ARIZONA@WORK one-stop office
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA funding, and reentry-friendly training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/job-seeker-services/find-training-and-apprenticeships
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK Santa Cruz County

Not Contacted

City: Nogales
Phone: 520-375-7670
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, reentry, adult education, youth services, training assistance, and supportive services.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program, occupation, or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/santa-cruz-county/arizonawork-santa-cruz-county
Type: Education

Local one-stop workforce office serving youth and adults in Santa Cruz County. Provides career preparation, training connections, educational services, support services, employment services, reentry-related referrals, vocational rehabilitation connections, and youth workforce services.

AZ Job Connection - Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Santa Cruz County residents
Phone: Contact through AZ Job Connection / Arizona DES
Felons: Includes an Offender Employment Initiative listing; call to verify services and eligibility.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.azjobconnection.gov/programs
Type: Education

BuildItAZ - Apprenticeship Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; availability varies by sponsor and trade
Phone: Contact through program inquiry form
Felons: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility by trade and employer.
Registered citizens: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility and restrictions.
Website: oeo.az.gov/workforce-planning/builditaz/apprenticeship-programs
Type: Education

Santa Cruz Center - GED

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City: Nogales
Phone: 520-394-7181
Felons: Call to ask about GED preparation, testing eligibility, fees, and support services.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any testing-site restrictions.
Website: santacruzcenter.org/ged
Type: Education

Local GED testing center for Santa Cruz County. Works with ARIZONA@WORK, which provides GED preparation, while the Santa Cruz Center administers the GED exam locally for residents pursuing a high school equivalency credential.

Santa Cruz Center - Local Education Options

Not Contacted

City: Nogales
Phone: 520-394-7181
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, financial aid, certificate programs, and background-related restrictions by program.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus or program restrictions.
Website: santacruzcenter.org/academics-programs-1
Type: Education

Public provisional community college district center offering local access to academic pathways, GED, two-year and four-year education partners, certificates, and workforce-related programs. Partners include Pima Community College, University of Arizona Nogales, ARIZONA@WORK, and local workforce partners.

Santa Cruz County Continuing Education

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City: Nogales
Phone: 520-375-7670
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for free adult education, GED/HSE preparation, English classes, and registration requirements.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: www.santacruzcountyaz.gov/315/Continuing-Education-Programs
Type: Education

Provides free adult education classes for eligible learners age 16 and older who are not enrolled in K-12 school, including Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education / High School Equivalency preparation, and English for Speakers of Other Languages classes.

Santa Cruz County One Stop - Career Training Programs

Not Contacted

City: Nogales
Phone: 520-375-7670
Felons: Call to ask about WIOA eligibility, reentry-friendly training options, youth services, adult/dislocated worker services, and support services.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program, placement, or occupation restrictions.
Website: santacruzonestop.org/career-training-programs
Type: Education

One-stop job center offering career training and planning services for adults, dislocated workers, youth, veterans, adult education participants, employment services participants, and vocational rehabilitation referrals. Services may include job training, educational resources, occupational skills development, work experience, and referrals to community partners.

Workforce Santa Cruz County - Training

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City: Santa Cruz County / Nogales
Phone: Contact Workforce Santa Cruz County
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult/youth training programs, WIOA funding, and any occupation-specific restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any provider or program restrictions.
Website: workforcescc.com/job-seekers/training
Type: Education

Provides access to training programs for adult and youth job seekers, including adult education, GED/HSE preparation, English classes, career training, eligible training providers, commercial driving training, career technical education options, and professional skills development.

Yavapai County All Yavapai resources

Arizona Department of Economic Security - Arizona Apprenticeship Program

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Yavapai County residents
Phone: Contact through Arizona DES Apprenticeship Program
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility by apprenticeship sponsor and occupation.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and sponsor-specific restrictions.
Website: des.az.gov/services/employment/apprenticeship-program
Type: Education

State registered apprenticeship program that helps job seekers enter paid "earn while you learn" career pathways. Apprentices receive supervised on-the-job training, related classroom instruction, and a nationally recognized credential after completion.

Arizona Department of Education - Adult Education Services

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; includes adult education providers serving Yavapai County
Phone: 602-542-5393
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English language learning, and workforce training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: www.azed.gov/adultedservices
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Find Training and Apprenticeships

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Yavapai County residents
Phone: Contact through local ARIZONA@WORK one-stop office
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA funding, and reentry-friendly training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/job-seeker-services/find-training-and-apprenticeships
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Yavapai County

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City: Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, and Yavapai County service area
Phone: 928-776-2038
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, reentry, adult education, youth services, job training, and supportive services.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program, occupation, or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/yavapai-county
Type: Education

Local workforce system serving Yavapai County residents. Provides no-cost employment services, job search assistance, career counseling, job training referrals, workforce development resources, adult education connections, vocational rehabilitation connections, youth services, and reentry-related workforce supports.

ARIZONA@WORK - Yavapai County Local Board

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City: Yavapai County
Phone: 928-442-5266
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for WIOA services, training assistance, supportive services, and reentry-friendly options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/yavapai-county/local-board
Type: Education

Workforce Development Board for Yavapai County. Supports workforce development partnerships, education and training strategies, local economic growth, and connections between employers, service providers, and job seekers.

AZ Job Connection - Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Yavapai County residents
Phone: Contact through AZ Job Connection / Arizona DES
Felons: Includes an Offender Employment Initiative listing; call to verify services and eligibility.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.azjobconnection.gov/programs
Type: Education

BuildItAZ - Apprenticeship Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; includes Yavapai County sponsors when available
Phone: Contact through program inquiry form
Felons: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility by trade and employer.
Registered citizens: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility and restrictions.
Website: oeo.az.gov/workforce-planning/builditaz/apprenticeship-programs
Type: Education

Lists Arizona registered construction apprenticeship programs and sponsors accepting applications. Yavapai County-related listings may include sponsors such as communications or heavy construction programs when available. Programs are generally paid training pathways, but applicants should verify location, cost, and eligibility with each sponsor.

Yavapai College - Adult Education

Not Contacted

City: Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, and online options
Phone: 928-717-7357
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for free adult education, GED/HSE preparation, English classes, and career pathway supports.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus, site, or program restrictions.
Website: www.yc.edu/v6/abe/adult-education.html
Type: Education

Offers adult education services to help learners earn a High School Equivalency diploma, prepare for GED testing, improve English language skills, strengthen academic and workforce readiness, and connect classroom learning to career pathways. Adult education programming may be free for eligible participants.

Yavapai College - Adult Education / GED and ESL

Not Contacted

City: Yavapai County and online options
Phone: 928-717-7755
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, GED preparation, English language classes, career training options, and enrollment requirements.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site or program restrictions.
Website: www.yc.edu/v5content/abe
Type: Education

Provides GED preparation, English language learning, basic skills instruction, Integrated Education and Training opportunities, career-focused training, and workforce skills support. Options may include online GED study, one-on-one support, and career readiness pathways.

Yavapai College - One-Stop Center / Job Center

Not Contacted

City: Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Cottonwood
Phone: 928-776-2038
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, reentry-friendly workforce services, job training, career counseling, and supportive services.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any service, occupation, or sponsor restrictions.
Website: www.yc.edu/jobcenter
Type: Education

Yavapai College operates comprehensive one-stop services under the ARIZONA@WORK system. Centers provide free services for county residents, including job search assistance, career counseling, job training, workforce development resources, and access to partner supports.

Yuma County All Yuma resources

Adult Literacy Plus of Southwest Arizona

Not Contacted

City: Yuma
Phone: 928-343-9363
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English classes, and career pathway supports.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site or program restrictions.
Website: alpsaz.org
Type: Education

Nonprofit adult education provider serving Southwest Arizona with high school equivalency preparation, English language learning, basic skills instruction, and career-focused certificate classes. Programs may include Retail Industry Fundamentals, Customer Service & Sales, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Certified Billing & Coding, with public funding and community partnerships supporting access for eligible learners.

Arizona Department of Economic Security - Arizona Apprenticeship Program

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Yuma County residents
Phone: Contact through Arizona DES Apprenticeship Program
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility by apprenticeship sponsor and occupation.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and sponsor-specific restrictions.
Website: des.az.gov/services/employment/apprenticeship-program
Type: Education

State registered apprenticeship program that helps job seekers enter paid "earn while you learn" career pathways. Apprentices receive supervised on-the-job training, related classroom instruction, and a nationally recognized credential after completion.

Arizona Department of Education - Adult Education Services

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; includes adult education providers serving Yuma County
Phone: 602-542-5393
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English language learning, and workforce training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site-specific restrictions.
Website: www.azed.gov/adultedservices
Type: Education

Arizona Western College

Not Contacted

City: Yuma
Phone: 928-317-6000
Felons: Call to ask about admissions, financial aid, certificate programs, WIOA eligibility, and any program-specific restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus or program restrictions.
Website: www.azwestern.edu
Type: Education

Community college serving Yuma County with affordable associate degrees, certificates, career pathways, workforce education, and financial assistance options. Students should ask about Pell Grants, scholarships, WIOA support, and short-term certificates tied to employment.

Arizona Western College - Adult Education

Not Contacted

City: Yuma, San Luis, Parker, Quartzsite, and service area
Phone: 928-669-2214
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for free adult education, HSE/GED preparation, English classes, Integrated Education and Training, and enrollment requirements.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any campus, site, or program restrictions.
Website: www.azwestern.edu/workforce-ed/adult-ed
Type: Education

WIOA Title II adult education program supporting students who want to improve literacy and academic skills, obtain an Arizona High School Equivalency diploma, learn English, earn industry-recognized credentials through Integrated Education and Training, access job training, and transition to post-secondary education.

Arizona Western College - Apprenticeship Programs

Not Contacted

City: Yuma County
Phone: Contact Arizona Western College Workforce Ed / Apprenticeship Programs
Felons: Call to ask about apprenticeship eligibility by employer, sponsor, occupation, and background-related restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and sponsor-specific restrictions.
Website: www.azwestern.edu/degrees-and-certificates/apprenticeship-programs
Type: Education

AWC sponsors registered apprenticeship pathways that combine paid employer-based on-the-job training with college-level related technical instruction. Apprentices can earn wages while completing classroom/lab instruction, AWC credentials, college credit, and U.S. Department of Labor journey-level credentials.

Arizona Western College - Job Training Program (WIOA)

Not Contacted

City: Yuma
Phone: Arizona Western College Job Training Program: 928-317-7674; ARIZONA@WORK Yuma County: 928-329-0990
Felons: Call to ask about WIOA eligibility, occupational certificate options, tuition/books assistance, internships or work experience, and any program restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and occupational restrictions by certificate or employer.
Website: www.azwestern.edu/workforce-ed/job-training
Type: Education

Federally funded WIOA program helping eligible adults and out-of-school youth prepare for the workforce. Possible assistance may include financial help with tuition, textbooks, training-related expenses, internships, work experience, career services, and support for occupational certificate completion.

Arizona Western College - Workforce Ed

Not Contacted

City: Yuma and regional service area
Phone: Contact Arizona Western College Workforce Ed
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA job training funding, and occupational restrictions by course or certification.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.azwestern.edu/workforce-ed
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Find Training and Apprenticeships

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Yuma County residents
Phone: Contact through local ARIZONA@WORK one-stop office
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, WIOA funding, and reentry-friendly training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/job-seeker-services/find-training-and-apprenticeships
Type: Education

ARIZONA@WORK - Yuma County

Not Contacted

City: Yuma, Somerton, San Luis, and Yuma County service area
Phone: 928-329-0990
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility, reentry, adult education, youth services, training assistance, and supportive services.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program, occupation, or sponsor restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/yuma-county
Type: Education

Local workforce system serving Yuma County. Provides comprehensive workforce readiness services to help job seekers improve employability and obtain employment, including WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, Rapid Response, and Youth services, plus referrals to training, adult education, reentry supports, and employment resources.

ARIZONA@WORK - Yuma County Locations

Not Contacted

City: Yuma, Somerton, and San Luis
Phone: Yuma: 928-329-0990; Somerton: 928-550-6064
Felons: Call to ask about services at the closest access point, reentry-friendly support, and training eligibility.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/yuma-county/yuma-county-locations
Type: Education

Lists Yuma County ARIZONA@WORK access points, including the Career One-Stop Center, Martin Luther King Youth Career Center, Somerton Resource Center, and San Luis Resource Center. These locations provide free job seeker and workforce readiness services, with partner programs for vocational rehabilitation, adult education, youth services, reentry, and training referrals.

AZ Job Connection - Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; available to Yuma County residents
Phone: Contact through AZ Job Connection / Arizona DES
Felons: Includes an Offender Employment Initiative listing; call to verify services and eligibility.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: www.azjobconnection.gov/programs
Type: Education

BuildItAZ - Apprenticeship Programs

Not Contacted

City: Statewide; availability varies by sponsor and trade
Phone: Contact through program inquiry form
Felons: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility by trade and employer.
Registered citizens: Call individual apprenticeship sponsors to ask about eligibility and restrictions.
Website: oeo.az.gov/workforce-planning/builditaz/apprenticeship-programs
Type: Education

Crossroads Mission - Career & Academic Center

Not Contacted

City: Yuma
Phone: 928-328-8236
Felons: Call to ask about eligibility for career and academic services, program access, and any restrictions.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: crossroadsmission.org/career-%26-academic-center
Type: Education

Community-based career and academic center open to the public and mission clients. Helps individuals who want to improve themselves through education, workforce preparation, career support, and academic assistance.

Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Career Center

Not Contacted

City: Yuma
Phone: 928-783-9347
Felons: Primarily youth-focused; call to ask about eligibility, reentry-friendly youth supports, GED/credit recovery, work experience, and training options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program or placement restrictions.
Website: youth.ypic.com
Type: Education

Youth career center connected to Yuma County workforce services. Provides youth job seeker assistance and may connect eligible youth to education, GED or credit recovery, career exploration, work experience, leadership development, supportive services, and employment preparation.

Yuma County Library District - Educational Resources

Not Contacted

City: Yuma County
Phone: Contact Yuma County Library District
Felons: Call or visit the library to ask about adult education referrals, GED resources, digital learning, and program access.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any site or program restrictions.
Website: yumalibrary.org/educational-resources
Type: Education

Library resource page listing local education options such as Adult Literacy Plus of Southwest Arizona, ARIZONA@WORK, Arizona Western College, Crossroads Mission Career and Academic Center, NAU Yuma, and University of Arizona Yuma. Useful as a referral hub for free or low-cost education, GED, ESL, career training, and financial aid-supported programs.

Yuma County Workforce Development Board

Not Contacted

City: Yuma County
Phone: 928-329-0990
Felons: Call ARIZONA@WORK Yuma County to ask about WIOA services, training assistance, supportive services, and reentry-friendly options.
Registered citizens: Call to ask about eligibility and any program restrictions.
Website: arizonaatwork.com/locations/yuma-county/local-board
Type: Education

Local workforce development board for Yuma County. Partners with employers, adult education, training providers, registered apprenticeship programs, community organizations, and workforce partners to support career pathways, training investments, and customer-centered workforce services for people with barriers to employment.