Maricopa County residents seeking comprehensive career guidance, professional skills development, and work experience opportunities may qualify for individualized career services through ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County.  

Individualized career services include, but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive guidance and coaching
• Apprenticeship, internship, and work experience opportunities
• Occupational skills training
• Financial literacy education
• Entrepreneurial skills training
• Alternative secondary school services

HOW TO APPLY

 Check Eligibility 

To qualify for career services, the following criteria must be met:

• Applicant is 18 years or older
• Applicant can legally work in the United States

Please note that priority is given to individuals with the greatest economic and social need. 

 Create AJC Account

To begin accessing services offered at one of the Maricopa County career centers, please create an Arizona Job Connection (AJC) PLUS account. This can be completed online or at one of our centers.

To begin creating an account, click on the “Job Seekers” tab in the menu followed by clicking on the “Create a Job Seeker Account” button on the right side of the page. Please follow the instructions provided on the “Create Job Seeker Account” page.

In addition to accessing ARIZONA@WORK-Maricopa County services, you will be able to use this account to write and post resumes, perform advanced job searches, receive job alerts, etc.

If you have any questions while creating your account, please contact your local career center for assistance.  

 Schedule & Attend Orientation

To begin the application process, contact your local career center to sign up for an orientation using the information provided below. All seats are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.

This orientation will provide further information about our career services, including eligibility and application requirements. When visiting one of our centers, please bring a valid driver’s license to verify your identification. 

 Gather Required Documentation 

Following the orientation, please collect the following documentation to help establish service eligibility. You will need to bring these documents with you to a one-on-one appointment with a Career Guidance Specialist.

• Completed Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Application included in the orientation folder
• Printed Interest Profiler Assessment Report from www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip
• Valid driver’s license or state-issued ID
• Social Security card
• Income documentation for all household employment/income sources for the last 6 months
• If you have received Nutritional Assistance or TANF benefits within the last 6 months from the State of Arizona, then income documentation is not required
• If applicable, lay-off letter, WARN Notice, employer statement, etc.
• Males: A copy of Selective Service Registration from www.sss.gov
• Veterans: Copy of DD214 (Member Copy 4) and, if applicable, VA Disability Letter
• Non-US Citizens: Permanent Resident or Employment Authorization Card

Please note that additional documentation may be requested by workforce staff to determine eligibility.

 Meet with Career Guidance Specialist 

Once you have gathered the required documentation, please schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Career Guidance Specialist using the information provided below. During the appointment, the Career Guidance Specialist will work with you to complete the application and create a career plan.

Remember to bring the required documentation with you to the appointment.