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 |
| Phoenix Job Fair (Hosted by Best Hire Career Fairs) |
Eventbrite Ticket Link An ongoing regional local expo featuring dozens of employers actively hiring for entry-level, trades, and professional positions. | ✉️ info@besthire.us |
| 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
| Organizer / Event | Details (When & Where) | More Info / Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Best Hire Career Fairs |
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026 🕒 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix North, 10220 N. Metro Parkway East, Phoenix |
Registration via Eventbrite. ✉️ info@besthire.us |
| Career Fair Connection |
📅 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 🕒 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Hilton Phoenix (Check portal for property address) |
Registration links hosted via portal. 📞 800-925-4452 ✉️ events@careerfairconnection.com |
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📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026 🕒 9:30 AM 📍 Mesa · Hilton Hotel | ||
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📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026 🕒 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix North, 10220 N. Metro Parkway East, Phoenix | ||
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📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026 🕒 11:30 AM 📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix North, 10220 N. Metro Parkway East, Phoenix | ||
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📅 Wednesday, December 2, 2026 🕒 11:30 AM 📍 Holiday Inn & Suites Phoenix Airport, 1515 N 44th Street, Phoenix | ||
| Scottsdale Career Fair |
📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026 🕒 9:30 AM 📍 Scottsdale Marriott Old Town, 7325 E. 3rd Avenue, Scottsdale Great regional expo for entry-level seekers and professionals across multiple industries. | ✉️ events@careerfairconnection.com |
| 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 Sky Harbor Job Fair |
📅 Tuesday, June 2, 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 |