Maricopa District Office

Center for Workforce Development Reports and Data

The Center for Workforce Development is a resource center for the collection, analysis, and distribution of current labor market, MCCCD program, and partner information. Below is a compilation of commonly-requested reports and data on workforce-related topics in Maricopa County.

MCCCD Programs
Short-Term, For-Credit Programs (PDF; 49 KB; December 2011)
A resource for One-Stop Career Center Staff (Phoenix Workforce Connection - PWC, and Maricopa Workforce Connections - MWC) listing short-term, for-credit programs (20 credit hours or less) available through the Maricopa Community Colleges. Includes information on state, national, and industry-recognized certifications (when available).

Short-Term, Non-Credit Programs (PDF; 71 KB; September 2011)
A resource for One-Stop Career Center Staff (Phoenix Workforce Connection - PWC, and Maricopa Workforce Connections - MWC) listing short-term, non-credit programs available through the Maricopa Community Colleges. Includes information on state, national, and industry-recognized certifications (when available).

Occupational Projections
Occupations with Largest Projected Job Growth (PDF; 31 KB; March 2012)
Employment and wages of occupations with the largest numeric growth in jobs in Maricopa County projected for the period 2010-2020. Includes occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or less with an hourly wage greater than the Maricopa County median of $17.64/hr. By industry sector.

Occupations with Fastest-Growing Projected Job Growth (PDF; 31 KB; March 2012)
Employment and wages of occupations with the largest percentage growth in jobs in Maricopa County projected for the period 2010-2020. Includes occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or less with an hourly wage greater than the Maricopa County median of $17.64/hr. By industry sector.

Grants
Statewide Energy Sector Partnership (SESP) Grant - MCCCD Recommended Training List (PDF; 22 KB; February 2011)
The State of Arizona and its partners received a $6.0 million grant from the United States Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) to identify emerging job opportunities in green economic sectors, develop related education and training programs, and provide employment placements to workers across the state.

Public Workforce System
The Center for Workforce Development works closely with Maricopa Workforce Connections (MWC) and Phoenix Workforce Connection (PWC) comprehensive one-stop career centers, and tracks data related to numbers of clients and funds obligated to the Maricopa Colleges and other educational institutions through funding sources such as WIA, SESP, and ARRA:
2011 MWC Customers and Funds Obligated by Occupational Cluster (PDF; 18 KB)
2011 PWC Customers and Funds Obligated by Occupational Cluster (PDF; 18 KB)
2011 MWC Customers and Funds Obligated by Institution (PDF; 24 KB)
2011 PWC Customers and Funds Obligated by Institution (PDF; 24 KB)

2010 MWC Customers and Funds Obligated by Occupational Cluster (PDF; 18 KB)
2010 PWC Customers and Funds Obligated by Occupational Cluster (PDF; 19 KB)
2010 MWC Customers and Funds Obligated by Institution (PDF; 21 KB)
2010 PWC Customers and Funds Obligated by Institution (PDF; 22 KB)