activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 12
- BYF Arizona Campaign Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentOperates the BYF Arizona campaign, including the BYFAZ.org website, to reach students and promote college and career readiness, having reached 47,000 students since its launch in October 2019.
- Build Your Future Arizona (BYF AZ) Campaign Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentOperates the BYF Arizona campaign, including the BYFAZ.org website, to reach students and promote college and career readiness.
- Build Your Future Arizona (BYF Arizona) Campaign Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentOperates the BYF Arizona campaign, including the BYFAZ.org website, to promote career readiness and reach students, with the website averaging 300 daily visits and the campaign reaching 47,000 students since its launch.
- Financial Industry Training (FIT) ProgramLaunches and implements training programs, such as the Financial Industry Training (FIT) program and a WIOA-funded program, to prepare individuals for financial industry exams (e.g., SIE, Series 7) and connect them with employment opportunities, including piloting a for-credit course with Maricopa Community Colleges.
- Financial Industry Training ProgramsLaunches and pilots training programs, such as the Financial Industry Training (FIT) program, to prepare individuals for financial industry licensing exams (e.g., Series 7, SIE) and connect them with employment opportunities, often in partnership with educational institutions.
- Financial Industry Training ProgramsLaunches and pilots training programs, such as the Financial Industry Training (FIT) program and a for-credit Securities Industry Essentials Exam Prep course, to prepare individuals for financial industry certifications and connect them with employment opportunities.
- Healthcare Talent Development and Recruitment Nursing Workforce DevelopmentWorks to increase the capacity to train new nurses by expanding clinical opportunities, accelerates career pathways for in-demand healthcare positions for high school students, and implements marketing campaigns to recruit healthcare talent nationwide.
- Healthcare Workforce Development Nursing Workforce DevelopmentWorks to increase the capacity to train new nurses by expanding clinical opportunities, accelerating career pathways for in-demand healthcare positions for high school students and others, and implementing a joint marketing campaign to recruit healthcare talent nationwide.
- Healthcare Workforce Development and Recruitment Nursing Workforce DevelopmentWorks to increase the capacity to train new nurses by expanding clinical opportunities, accelerates career pathways for in-demand healthcare positions, and implements a marketing campaign to recruit healthcare talent nationwide.
- Workforce Summits and Leadership Trips Workforce Collaborative ConveningHosts an annual Workforce Summit bringing together employers and education leaders and convenes an annual workforce and education-focused trip for business and education leaders, including roundtables with policy experts and officials.
- Workforce and Education Convenings Workforce Collaborative ConveningHosts an annual Workforce Summit and convenes an annual workforce and education-focused trip for business and education leaders, including roundtables with policy experts, elected officials, and business professionals, to foster collaboration and address workforce issues.
- Workforce and Education Convenings Workforce Collaborative ConveningHosts annual Workforce Summits and convenes an annual workforce and education-focused trip for business and education leaders, including roundtables with policy experts, elected officials, and business professionals, to discuss workforce needs and solutions.
advocacy · 3
- Advocacy and Policy EngagementEngages with government agencies and administrations at the federal level to advocate for workforce development and education initiatives.
- Advocacy and Policy EngagementEngages with government officials and agencies at various levels, including the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Labor, and the President's Administration, to advocate for workforce development and education initiatives.
- Advocacy and Policy EngagementEngages with government officials and agencies at various levels, including the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Labor, and the White House, to advocate for workforce development and education initiatives.
research · 3
- Workforce Research and ReportingConducts and publishes data-driven research, including annual State of the Workforce reports and industry-specific analyses, to identify workforce challenges, successes, and opportunities, and inform public and policy audiences.
- Workforce Research and ReportingConducts and publishes data-driven research, including annual State of the Workforce reports and industry-specific overviews, to detail workforce challenges, successes, and opportunities, and to inform public and policy audiences.
- Workforce Research and Reporting Economic Impact Research and Sector DevelopmentConducts and publishes data-driven research, including annual State of the Workforce reports and industry-specific analyses, to identify challenges, successes, and opportunities in the Greater Phoenix region's workforce and inform policy and public audiences.
capacity building · 5
- Cybersecurity Workforce Development Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentDevelops and supports the cybersecurity workforce in Arizona by providing a centralized resource for information, aligning curriculum with employer needs through an advisory council, and communicating updated hiring requirements to education and training providers.
- Cybersecurity Workforce Development Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentDevelops and supports the cybersecurity workforce in Arizona by launching a centralized resource website, forming advisory councils with educational institutions to align curriculum with employer needs, and communicating updated hiring requirements to improve talent preparation.
- Workforce Collaborative Initiatives Workforce Collaborative ConveningConvenes employer-led workforce collaboratives in various sectors, including IT, financial services, and healthcare, to address talent gaps, increase the talent pool, and develop solutions for workforce needs.
- Workforce Collaborative Initiatives Workforce Collaborative ConveningConvenes and leads various employer-led workforce collaboratives, including the IT Workforce Collaborative, Financial Services Workforce Collaborative, and Healthcare Workforce Collaborative, to address talent needs, increase the talent pool, and develop solutions for specific industries in the Greater Phoenix region.
- Workforce Collaborative Initiatives Workforce Collaborative ConveningConvenes employer-led workforce collaboratives in various sectors, including IT, financial services, and healthcare, to address talent gaps, increase the talent pool, and promote scalable workforce solutions.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Cross-Sector Convening and Collaboration convening_modelThe organization acts as a convener and catalyst, fostering collaboration across business, education, and community sectors to improve college and career readiness, workforce development, and community health. This involves facilitating dialogue and partnerships to address critical regional and state issues.
- Cross-Sector Convening and Collaboration convening_collaborationThe organization acts as a convener, catalyzing collaboration across business, education, and community sectors to address workforce challenges, improve college and career readiness, and advocate for regional and state issues.
- Cross-Sector Convening and Collaboration convening_modelThe organization acts as a convener, catalyzing collaboration across business, education, and community sectors to improve college and career readiness, workforce development, and community health. This involves facilitating dialogue and partnerships to address shared challenges and advocate for regional and state issues.
- Data-Driven Research and Advocacy data-driven researchThe organization informs leaders, policymakers, and the public by publishing data-driven research on education, workforce, public policy, and economic trends, which supports their advocacy efforts for critical regional and state issues.
- Data-Driven Research and Advocacy data-driven researchThe organization informs leaders, policymakers, and the public by publishing data-driven research on education, workforce, public policy, and economic trends, thereby advocating for solutions to critical regional and state issues.
- Industry-Led Workforce Pipeline Development talent_pipeline_managementThe organization addresses workforce shortages and strengthens talent pipelines by convening industry leaders to identify needs, align educational and training systems with employer demands, and promote career awareness, often utilizing the Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) model.
- Industry-Led Workforce Pipeline Development Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) modelThe organization addresses workforce shortages and skills gaps by convening employer-led collaboratives that align educational and training systems with industry needs, develop career pathways, and promote career awareness. This approach uses supply chain principles to ensure educational outcomes meet employer talent demands.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Connect To Work AZ
Connects unemployed and underemployed candidates to hiring managers to improve economic mobility.
ElevateEdAZ
Focuses on enhancing educational outcomes and career readiness for students in Arizona.
Workforce Collaboratives
Employer-led groups addressing skills gaps in various sectors including healthcare, construction, and cybersecurity.
relationships · 46
who they work with
- ASU Prep Academy Partner — Has a District Director for ASU Prep Academy as part of its ElevateEdAZ program.
- Academies at South Mountain Partner — Provides a Senior College & Career Coach to Betty Fairfax High School and Academies at South Mountain.
- Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Collaborative Partner — Leads the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Collaborative, which includes small and large organizations, to strengthen the advanced manufacturing talent pipeline.
- Alston Construction Partner — Mike Bontrager, President of Alston Construction, serves as the Steering Committee Fundraising Chair for BYF Arizona.
- Barry Goldwater High School Partner — Provides a College & Career Coach to Barry Goldwater and Deer Valley High Schools.
- Basha High School Partner — Provides a College and Career Coach to Basha High School.
- Betty Fairfax High School Partner — Provides a Senior College & Career Coach to Betty Fairfax High School and Academies at South Mountain.
- Central High School Partner — Provides a College & Career Coach to Central High School.
- Chandler High School Partner — Provides a College and Career Coach to Chandler High School.
- Chandler Unified School District Partner — Has a District Director for Mesa Public Schools and Chandler Unified School District as part of its ElevateEdAZ program.
- City of Phoenix’s Arizona@Work office Partner — Partnered to launch a training program for the Series 7 license exam.
- Deer Valley High School Partner — Provides a College & Career Coach to Barry Goldwater and Deer Valley High Schools.
- Deer Valley Unified School District Partner — Has a District Director for Deer Valley and Paradise Valley Schools as part of its ElevateEdAZ program.
- Dobson High School Partner — Provides a College & Career Coach to Dobson High School.
- ElevateEdAZ.com Partner — Collaborates on education initiatives
- Greater Phoenix Chamber Network — Leads the charitable and education initiatives of the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
- Healthcare Workforce Collaborative Partner — The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation sponsors and convenes this collaborative.
- IT Workforce Collaborative Partner — Includes employers, industry professionals, educators, and training partners to strengthen the tech talent pipeline.
- Maricopa Community Colleges Partner — Partnered to pilot a for-credit Securities Industry Essentials Exam Prep course.
- Maricopa Corporate College Partner — Partnered to provide six cohorts of training to job-seekers.
- Maricopa County Community College District Partner — Joint advisory council formed to align cybersecurity curriculum with employer needs
- Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) Partner — Collaborates to embed SIE exam content into credit courses and provide employer access to students.
- Mesa High School Partner — Provides a College & Career Coach to Mesa High School.
- Mesa Public Schools Partner — Has a District Director for Mesa Public Schools and Chandler Unified School District as part of its ElevateEdAZ program.
- Metro Tech High School Partner — Provides a College & Career Coach to Metro Tech High School.
- Mountain View High School Partner — Provides a College & Career Coach to Mountain View High School.
- North Canyon High School Partner — Provides a College & Career Coach to North Canyon High School.
- Paradise Valley High School Partner — Provides a College & Career Coach to Paradise Valley High School.
- Paradise Valley Unified School District Partner — Has a District Director for Deer Valley and Paradise Valley Schools as part of its ElevateEdAZ program.
- Phoenix Coding Academy Partner — Provides a College and Career Coach to Phoenix Coding Academy.
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