Job Opportunities Resources
Comprehensive directory for job placements, training initiatives, regional internships, and upcoming career fairs.
Job/Internship Preparation and Placement
| Partner Organization | Website | Information / Deliverables | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ YouthForce Program (Operated by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Arizona) |
azyouthforce.org Current Internships |
Provides a structured, supported internship experience that benefits teens and employers, including:
| Samantha Hansen 602-515-3759 samantha.hansen@bgcaz.org |
| Apprenticeship to Permanency Program (A2P) (Operated by OCJ Kids) | ocjkids.org/a2p/ | Provides opportunities to learn about trades job opportunities, participate in a 13-week pre-apprenticeship program to gain hands-on experience, and earn certifications needed for apprenticeships and jobs. |
Cindy Edlund (Programs Coordinator) Cindy@OCJKids.org Sam Ross 808-690-7592 sam@ocjkids.org Gary Webb 602-439-2171 gary@ocjkids.org |
| Neighborhood Ministries |
Workforce Opportunities Internship Openings | The agency helps with job searching, career advice, and choosing degree programs. They provide people with a full list of job opportunities and careers that match their interests. They inform people about paid internships (including their own), help with soft skills training, help with business clothes for interviews and work, provide educational assistance and FAFSA training, and more. | Dwayne Pettrie (602) 252-5225 dwayne.pettrie@nmphx.com |
| Arizona Career Development Center | acdcservices.org |
The Center offers:
| 480-616-0072 info@acdcservices.org |
| Grand Canyon University (GCU) |
Degree Programs Index Trade Pathways | GCU offers specialized, firsthand skilled trades programs through its Center for Workforce Development and Trades Night events. These programs pair traditional college experiences with career-focused certificates and apprenticeships to prepare individuals to become an electrician, computer numerical control machinist, or manufacturing specialist. | 1-855-428-5673 Trades@gcu.edu |
Entry Level and Other Sports Job Opportunities
| Company / Initiative | Job Listing Website & Description | Contact Information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns / Mercury | nba.com/suns/contact/careers/ | mycareer@suns.com | |
| Team Work Online |
teamworkonline.com or Sports Jobs Page Annual Career Expo Conducts high-value networking and career fairs natively within sports industries. | info@teamworkonline.com | |
| ARIZONA @ WORK Opportunities |
Check regional training program dates available through the ARIZONA@WORK Events Calendar to track local apprenticeship recruitment options. Trades Focus: Perfect for paths including plumbing, electric, welding, or manufacturing pipelines. |
General Services: (833) 762-8196 Job Connection: (602) 542-2460 | |
| Workforce Center @ Mesa |
Mesaaz.gov Workforce Hub Work Development Interest Form |
Comprehensive Assistance For Job Seekers:
| Available natively via local branch processing pipelines. Refer to active portals or forms. |
Job Fairs 2026
💡 Note: Unless indicated, the job fairs are free.
| Organizer / Event | Details (When & Where) | More Info / Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Best Hire Career Fairs |
📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026 🕒 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix North, 10220 N. Metro Parkway East, Phoenix |
Registration via Eventbrite. ✉️ info@besthire.us |
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Phoenix 27th Annual Career Fair - Phoenix Job Fair 📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026 🕒 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM 📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix North, 10220 N. Metro Parkway East, Phoenix, AZ 85051 All Candidates are Welcome. | Registration via Eventbrite. | |
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Phoenix Job Fair 📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026 🕒 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix North, 10220 N. Metro Parkway East, Phoenix, AZ 85051 All Candidates are Welcome. * Job seekers can start arriving and lining up one hour before the event. | Registration via Eventbrite. | |
| Career Fair Connection |
📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026 🕒 11:30 AM 📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix North, 10220 N. Metro Parkway East, Phoenix |
Registration links hosted via portal. 📞 800-925-4452 ✉️ events@careerfairconnection.com |
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📅 Wednesday, December 2, 2026 🕒 11:30 AM 📍 Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport, 1515 N 44th Street, Phoenix | ||
| JobFairX | 💻 Virtual Career Fairs with an entry-level focus. Track and register for general, entry-level, and youth-focused hiring events natively online. | ✉️ support@jobfairx.com |
| Phoenix Mercury Sports & Entertainment Career Expo |
📅 Thursday, July 2, 2026 🕒 Starts at 4:00 PM 📍 Player 15 Group, 475 East Lincoln Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Target Audience: Part-time, intern, and entry-level professionals, as well as career changers. Perks: Registration includes a ticket to the Phoenix Mercury vs. Seattle Storm game that evening. Tickets: Admission starts at $60. | Registration via: Eventbrite (Click Get Tickets) |
| Phoenix Sky Harbor Job Fair |
📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026 🕒 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 44th Street PHX Sky Train® Station (44th and Washington Streets). Accessible by bus and Valley Metro Rail. Hundreds of open paths: customer service, drivers, sales associates, security. No pre-registration required. |
📞 (602) 273-3300 ✉️ skyharbor@phoenix.gov 🔗 Skyharbor Careers |
| ARIZONA @ WORK Fairs | Hosts rolling local satellite events and targeted workshops throughout the Phoenix area covering resume optimization and interview mechanics. |
🔗 See rolling timelines via the ARIZONA@WORK Events Calendar. 📞 Services: (833) 762-8196 |
| PHXWorks Initiative | Hosted via the Phoenix Public Library system to actively support paths to becoming career-ready and navigating workforce entries smoothly. |
📞 Call Center: (602) 262-4636 🔗 phoenixpubliclibrary.org/phxworks |