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A resource page for current and prospective program participants.
The Pathways to Economic Opportunity program provides access to apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, and internships to young Black and Latina women ages 16-24, in Maricopa County, to help develop necessary job skills and industry-recognized qualifications. As a participant, you will have all the resources needed to complete your work-based learning opportunity and a dedicated team to help support you along the way!
First step…enroll in one of the internship or pre-apprentices/apprenticeship opportunities listed below.
Second step…once admitted into an internship or pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship pathway, create a profile on the Pipeline AZ Platform.
Create profile HERE.
is providing high school student internships.
is providing career training to meet the hiring needs of local partners. Below are the training specialist offered to students:
is providing pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship support. Below are some of the areas offered to students.
Once admitted into an internship or pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship pathway, create a profile on the Pipeline AZ Platform.
Mentor
Dedicated Professional Black or Latina mentor in the career field of your interest to meet with you two hours a month to help guide and support you in developing the personal and professional skills you need.
Speaker Series
Opportunity to hear and learn from professional Black and Latina women about their career fields and ask job related questions about their challenges and accomplishments.
Financial Literacy Workshop
Receive guidance on how to create a budget and stick to it. Learn how to save money by prioritizing your monthly budget.
Wrap-Around Support
Receive technical and financial support to assist with items such as, but not limited to, technology, exam fees, professional attire and books to ensure you can successfully complete your work-based learning opportunity.
Pipeline AZ Account
Pipeline AZ Connects People With Jobs and Education. Pipeline AZ is where Arizona job seekers, students, employers, educational institutions, and nonprofits come to build Arizona’s workforce. Pipeline AZ is not just another job board, it is a career development and exploration platform designed to create more pathways to in-demand Arizona careers.
Black or Latina Young Women between the ages of 16 to 24, at the time of program application, and reside in Maricopa County. Enrolled in an Internship, registered Apprenticeship, or working on Pre-Apprenticeship requirements.
