The goal of Santa Cruz County Workforce Development is to remove barriers to employment for Santa Cruz County residents. We guide qualifying clients through the process of preparing for, seeking and attaining employment.
Santa Cruz Workforce Connection
The Santa Cruz Workforce Connection consists of three One Stop centers, two of which are operated by Santa Cruz County Workforce Development. The Nogales One Stop is located at the Historic 1904 Courthouse in downtown Nogales and the Santa Cruz One Stop lies on the north side of Nogales – both operated by Santa Cruz County Workforce Development. Arizona Department of Economic Security hosts another One Stop in the center of town.
The One Stop system pulls together a number of partners, resources and funding streams to provide seamless and individualized service to each of our clients.
Service Delivery
Core Services are available to everyone at no charge – it’s as easy as stopping by one of the One-Stop centers. (For specific contact information, click on the side navigation bar to the left on this page) Core services include internet access and computer use; access to typewriters, newspapers, copy and fax machines; and assistance in preparing resumes, filling out financial aid forms, among other services.
For all the following services, clients must meet certain eligibility requirements:
Staff-Assisted Services include career counseling, registration for selective service, enrollment in workshops that will prepare you for getting a job and deliver of computer application classes.
Intensive services require a large effort on behalf of the staff and from the client. They include case management, and career planning and counseling.
Training may be provided in order to help clients improve their employment opportunities through occupational and classroom skills training, GED courses or post secondary education.
We are a branch of the Santa Cruz County government, but operate through a number of federal and state funding streams.
Funding
Through the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 we are able to:
- assist adults ages 18 and older in preparing them for advancement in the labor force.
- help dislocated workers (individuals who have been laid off, have exhausted unemployment benefits or have switched industry of employment, displaced homemakers and those who were self employed) in obtaining gainful employment.
- enhance the employability and educational opportunities of youth ages 14 to 21.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Welfare-to-Work funds facilitate job placement for welfare recipients and non-custodial parents in order to encourage self-sufficiency.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Projects With Industry grant provides for service to individuals with a wide range of disabilities ages 16 and older. (For more information click on the “Programs” icon in the top navigation bar on this page)
The U.S. Department of Education’s Cultural Partnerships grant, provided in partnership with Santa Cruz County Schools Offices, delivers state standards-based arts education in order augment youths’ marketable skills. It is currently administered in four local schools: Wade Carpenter Middle School, Mexicayotl Academy, Kino Academy and Santa Cruz Alternative High School. (For more information click on the “Programs” icon in the top navigation bar on this page)