Workforce Training Programs

Rapid Response Workforce Programs and Potential Funding Options

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is here to help you enroll in workforce programs that will quickly prepare you for today's in-demand jobs. We work in collaboration with Maricopa County and the City of Phoenix to determine WIOA eligibility for assistance with funding, and help you start your preferred career path.

Overview

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What's WIOA?

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is designed to strengthen and improve our nation's public workforce system and help get Americans, including youth and those with significant barriers to employment, into high-quality jobs and careers and help employers hire and retain skilled workers. As part of this program, eligible individuals can enroll in certain training programs, including those listed below, at no cost.  

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Who's eligible?

To receive funding for our career training programs through WIOA, there are certain eligibility requirements that you must meet. ARIZONA@WORK will help determine if you meet all of the requirements, but a few of the most important ones are listed below:

  • Participants must be 18 years or older
  • Participants must be eligible to work in the United States
  • Participants must meet income eligibility requirements or must be unemployed, dislocated, or furloughed from work

Which programs are eligible?

Listed below are programs across the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges that are eligible for this funding. Participating college locations are abbreviated next to their respective programs and are offered in various modalities, including in-person, virtual/online, and hybrid.

Keys

Program Format Key:  In-Person (P), Virtual/Online (V), Hybrid (H)

College Key: Estrella Mountain Community College [EMCC], GateWay Community College [GWCC], Glendale Community College [GCC], Maricopa Corporate College [MCOR], Mesa Community College [MCC], Paradise Valley Community College [PVCC], Phoenix College [PC], Rio Salado College [RSC], Scottsdale Community College [SCC], South Mountain Community College [SMCC]

Eligible Programs

The Applied Technology Field of Interest programs give you the hands-on skills you need to design, develop, or repair high-tech equipment and processes. After studying in these areas, you can often find work after completing introductory classes and expand your knowledge, skills, and education while earning a livable wage.

  • Automated Industrial Technology I [MCC] H V
  • Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair [GCC] P
  • Cable and Wire Harness Assembly [MCC] P
  • Carpentry/Framing - Certificate Level One [SMCC] H
  • Carpentry/Framing - Certificate Level Two [SMCC] H
  • Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) (Voucher Included) [MCOR] V
  • Electrical - Certificate Level One [SMCC] H
  • Facilities Management Professional [GWCC] P
  • Industrial Technology for the Semiconductor Industry [EMCC] P
  • Industrial Technology for Semiconductor [MCC] P
  • J-STD Soldering Certification [MCC] P
  • Plumbing - Certificate Level One [SMCC] H
  • Robotics Technology [MCC] H

If you are motivated to help people, serve your community, and improve the lives of those in need, consider the Behavioral Science and Human Services Field of Interest. Professionals in this field typically work with community members to identify problems and create and implement solutions.

Because our global economy starts with the small business on the corner and extends to the world’s most valuable companies, we’ve designed our Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management Field of Interest to give you the knowledge and experience you need to be an economic and social leader at every level of your career.

As technology evolves and data management systems become increasingly complex, the demand for highly skilled technology professionals continues to grow. Maricopa Community Colleges offers advanced laboratories, modern equipment, internships, and flexible and specialized classes through our Computer and Information Technology Field of Interest, where you will learn about computing hardware and software, web-based platforms, networks, telecommunications systems, and other innovative technology.

If you want to help people live better, safer, healthier lives, consider the Health Sciences Field of Interest. Maricopa Community College’s Health Sciences degrees and certificates are designed to give you comprehensive training for health-related work in the hospital, healthcare, or exercise and fitness settings.

Support Services

Looking for extra support? Check out our list of helpful resources below!

Learn More

To learn more about program requirements, visit the Maricopa Community Colleges Degrees and Certificates.

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Questions?

Have questions about our WIOA-eligible training programs? Email us at [email protected] or call 480-864-4423. This phone line is for WIOA-eligible programs only. For general admissions support, contact your college.