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| Arizona's Workforce Development System |
Arizona Department of Commerce
1700 West Washington, Suite 600
Phoenix, AZ 85007-
Telephone: (602) 280-1300
Fax: (602) 280-1358
Alt. Phone: (800) 528-8421
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Workforce Policy develops policies and supports the implementation of a system to effectively and efficiently prepare Arizona workers for an ever-changing economy.
Governor's Council on Workforce Policy (GCWP):
Workforce Policy provides staff support to the Governor's Council on Workforce Policy (State Council). The State Council is responsible for advising the Governor on issues related to the duties and responsibilities required by the federal Workforce Investment Act of 1998.
All members of the State Council are appointed by the Governor and represent the many facets of workforce development - business, labor, public education, higher education, economic development, youth activities, employment and training, ,as well as the Legislature.
The State Council meets quarterly, and the public is encouraged to attend the meetings. A "Call to the Public" is an agenda item at each State Council meeting. Decisions are reached through a collaborative process.
Arizona's Apprenticeship System:
Registered apprenticeship is a training system that produces highly skilled workers that meet the demands of employers competing in a global economy. Apprenticeship is a proven strategy that combines on-the-job training with related theoretical and practical classroom instruction to prepare exceptional workers for Arizona's industry.
Private and public sectors - individual employers, employer associations or joint labor/management sponsors, operate registered apprenticeship programs. Program sponsors pay most of the training costs while also paying progressively increasing wages to apprentices as they gain skills. Registered apprenticeship programs can be competency based or time based depending on program sponsor needs.
Arizona currently has more than 120 registered apprenticeship programs in such industries as agriculture, forestry, and fishing; mining; construction; manufacturing; transportation, communications, electric, gas, and sanitary services; and public administration. More than 2,100 apprentices are currently in apprenticeship programs in Arizona.
Job Training:
The Arizona Job Training Program supports the design and delivery of training plans that meet unique industry standards and challenges. Under the "Net New Hire" portion of the grant program, businesses can apply for grants that return up to 75% of the costs of training net new employees in jobs that meet wage criteria. The "Incumbent Worker" portion of the grant program will allow for training that upgrades the skills of existing employees. The Incumbent Program can reimburse employers up to a maximum of 50% of allowable training costs. |
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The ACCG is produced by the
Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education
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