Workforce Development
How we Support our UMOM Clients:
Work one-on-one with clients to create well-written resumes
Provide job readiness education to boost knowledge and skills before entering the workforce
Provide job retention support like clothing items, bus passes, and gas cards needed to maintain employment
Career exploration assistance
AZ @ Work on-site with Stephanie
Walk-in resume help with Steve H.
Assistance with completing job applications
Up-to-date job leads for all education levels, experience, and backgrounds
Employer Spotlights weekly! Meet a single employer and learn about the organization and their open positions- often with interviews or employment offers same day
Monthly job fairs featuring multiple employers
Teach interview skills that help boost confidence and alleviate stress around job interviews
Job Readiness
UMOM’s Job Readiness program is a two-part seminar held in the Workforce Development building. Learn skills that are foundational to a smooth transition back to work and help maintain employment.
Regularly scheduled for Mondays and Tuesdays. Sessions take place every-other-week from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Must complete part 1 (Mondays) before attending part 2 (Tuesdays)
Be sure to register with your Case Manager or Workforce Specialist in advance to secure your spot
Check the calendar for specific dates.
Workforce Development Physical Address:
UMOM New Day Centers
3307 E. Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
What’s Happening at Workforce
The Employment Center hours have changed! We are now open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Friday hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Daily Resource (1-day bus passes/**GAS CARDS ARE CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE) Hours: 11-12 & 2-3
Please see the monthly calendar for additional community events throughout the month.
Monday, May 6th:
Steve H. is here to provide walk-in resume and mock interview help! (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Job Readiness Day one (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Employment Center is closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. for a meeting
Tuesday, May 7th:
Job Readiness Day Two (9 a.m. - 12p.m.)
Community Career Event: Airport Hiring Event (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Community Career Event: Employer Spotlight@ Harmon Branch Library (12 p.m. - 2 p.m.)
Community Career Event: AZ@Work Phoenix Job Fair (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Steve H. is here to provide walk-in resume and mock interview help! (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 8th:
Workforce is closed for our department meeting 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Community Career Event: City of Phoenix Mobile Career Unit
Thursday, May 9th:
Employer Spotlight: *Details to be announced* (10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Community Career Event: AZ@Work Mesa Hiring Event (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Steve H. is here to provide walk-in resume and mock interview help! (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Friday, May 10th:
Steve H. is here to provide walk-in resume and mock interview help! (10 a.m. - 11 a.m.)
Community Hiring Events
Meet the Team
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Noah B.
Workforce Development Manager
Contact:
nbalch@umom.org -
Makinzy S.
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Denny A.
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Megan E.
Employment Specialist Lead
Contact:
mellett@umom.org
602.829.0346 -
Mariel M.
Employment Specialist
Contact:
mmarino@umom.org
480.277.3268 -
Crystal W.
Employment Specialist
Contact:
cwest@umom.org
602.628.8545