Career & Education Resources

College Depot

College Depot provides full-service college planning through outreach, guidance, resources and referrals for free, college readiness, financial aid, scholarships, college applications, personal statements, test preparation and more.

www.phoenix.gov/collegedepot

Burton Barr Library, 2nd floor
1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-261-8847

Las Artes de Maricopa

Las Artes provides opportunities for youth living in Maricopa County to participate in a variety of art projects while addressing academic, social and emotional needs, and pursuing a GED, advanced training, and employment.  Developed for disadvantaged youth age 16-21, struggling to overcome difficult circumstances, this innovative program helps them to realize that they can set goals—and achieve them. Young adults participate in a variety of public art projects while pursuing a GED or advanced job training programs. They also acquire key life skills including money management, how to interview for a job, and how to write a resume. The vivid art projects they create while they learn and grow remain as an enduring tribute to a caring community.

www.valleyymca.org/social/lasArtes.cfm

4306 W. Missouri, Glendale, AZ 85301, 623-937-8107 or
4380 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85301, 602-212-6138

Job Corps

Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible young people at least 16 years of age that qualify as low income, Job Corps provides the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life.
www.phoenix.jobcorps.gov
518 S. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-254-5921

RSD Charter High School

RSD Charter High School is a computerized self-paced high school which offers core and elective credits. RSD has open enrollment, accepts transferred credits, has flexible schedules, provides bus passes and is free.

www.rsdcharterschool.com

12814 N. 28th Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85029
602-993-5225

Maricopa Skill Center

Maricopa Skill Center is a hands-on training center designed to prepare you with the skills you need to start a career. At MSC our goal is employment for our students through hands-on, competency-based training developed by employers. Upon completion of your training you will possess all the workplace skills your employer is looking for, prepare your resume, learn job search skills, and land the perfect job with the help of MSC’s Career Services Department.Classes begin weekly, and most programs can be completed in less than one year.

www.maricopaskillcenter.com

1245 E. Buckeye Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-238-4300

Primavera On-line High School

Primavera Online High School has attracted students who are looking for an alternative, internet-based approach to traditional school. This alternative education model is appealing to students who wish to accelerate their education to enter college sooner, pursue professional careers that require flexible schedules, are geographically distant from traditional schools, or desire to learn from the security of their own homes.

www.primaveratech.org

2471 N. Arizona Ave., Bldg 1
Chandler AZ, 85225
480-456-6678

Arizona Commission for Post-Secondary Education

Increase available student financial assistance. Identify and implement strategies to help students and families plan, enter and succeed in postsecondary education.

www.azhighered.gov

2020 N. Central Ave., Suite 650
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-258-2435

Goodwill of Arizona

The Goodwill Workforce Development team consists of credentialed, experienced committed professionals, many of whom are certified Global Career Development Facilitators (GCDF), who are dedicated to delivering quality services that are comprehensive and exemplary to youth and adults in the community. Most services are free to program participants. Goodwill provides assistance with Youth, Senior, Rehabilitation and Career Services.

•Youth with Disabilities Program: 2626 W. Beryl Ave., Phoenix, AZ – 602-535-4172
•Pregnant and Parenting Teens Program: 1726 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ – 602-416-6466
•Youth Offender Program – Arizona Call-a-Teen: 649 N. 6th Ave., Phoenix, AZ – 602-252-6721
•Homeless Youth Program – Tumbleweed: 1950 W. Heatherbrae Rd., Suite 7, Phoenix, AZ – 602-264-6035
•Youth Offender Program – Mesa: 2039 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa, AZ – 602-535-4445
Youth Programs – 417 N. 16th St., Phoenix, AZ 85006 – 602-254-2222

www.goodwillaz.org

Arizona Department of Education

ADE provides a full range of educational information from Adult Education, Early Childhood Education, AIMS Assessments, school listings and information, ECAP’s, GED’s, Parent Resources, Prevention Programs, Special Education, Workforce Development, and more.

www.ade.stae.az.us

1535 W. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-452-5393

Maricopa Workforce Connection

Do you need more time to spend on the essential functions of your business? Let Maricopa Workforce Connections staff relieve you of the burdens of employee recruitment and training. Whether you’re just starting your job search or have been at it for months, MWC career seeker services are invaluable resource!. Are you between the ages of 14 and 21? If so, Maricopa Workforce Connections Youth Programs are for you! MWC provides, career workshops, assessments, veteran services, job fairs and career opportunities, on-line job search resources and careers for women and minorities.

www.maricopaworkforceconnection.com

1840 N. 95th Ave., Suite 160 AND 735 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 134
Phoenix, AZ 85037 Gilbert, AZ 85234
602-372-4200 602-372-9792