State of Arizona
Public-service operations and community programs.
Roles to Explore: Office assistant, maintenance worker, program specialist, technician.
Search State of Arizona Careers← State resource centers
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Official agencies, major employers and practical employment resources—organized for people who are ready to work.
Available nationwide · All 50 states & Washington, D.C.
Free Local Job & Training Help — American Job Centers
American Job Centers can help you find local openings, connect with employers, prepare for interviews and explore training assistance. Basic employment help is free. Some training and additional services require eligibility approval and available funding. Services vary by center, and employment is not guaranteed.
Find a Job Center Near Me ↗
Enter your city or ZIP code in the official finder. Contact the center to confirm services and appointment requirements.
Ask for more than résumé help:“Which employers are hiring near my city? Can you refer me to suitable openings? Are hiring events, paid training or on-the-job training available?”
What is WIOA, and who pays for this help?
WIOA means Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It is a federal law supporting employment and training services nationwide, not an agency or a job board. American Job Centers bring together public workforce programs and partner services. Local names vary; in California they are called America’s Job Centers of California.
Centers can provide job listings, employer referrals, placement assistance, hiring events, skills assessments and career counseling. Eligible applicants may also receive approved training or other support. Ask your local center which services it provides; a referral does not guarantee an interview or a job.
Federal funding is allocated to states and local workforce areas, alongside other partner-program funding. Standard public job-search and referral services are free to job seekers and employers; employers do not pay a placement commission for these referrals. These are public workforce services rather than a commercial recruiting agency.
You can ask for basic job-search help without assuming you qualify for every WIOA-funded service. Staff determine eligibility for programs with additional requirements.
Official explanations: U.S. Department of Labor — WIOA · American Job Center services. Reviewed October 9, 2026.
Start with statewide help
Jobs and training in Arizona
Search the state job bank, or enter your ZIP code to find a local center. Ask about job-search help, training eligibility, apprenticeships and support for your circumstances. Funding and program eligibility vary.
Job-bank source: CareerOneStop state directory · Reviewed October 9, 2026. A directory listing does not guarantee current openings. If a bank is unavailable, use the center locator.Arizona residents
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Discover Arizona
Explore the clickable region map, 15 largest communities and a closer look at the state.
Open Discover ArizonaTraining & Employment Support
Official job centers, apprenticeships, wage guidance and referrals for your circumstances.
Find Arizona ResourcesIndustries & Workforce Priorities
Explore state-specific industries, NJS pathways and workforce guidance with clear source status.
Explore Work in ArizonaDirect employer career links
30 Major Employers in Arizona — Explore Their Careers
Explore public, private and nonprofit employers with Arizona operations. This selected directory is not a ranking by employee count or an endorsement. Choose a field, then visit the employer’s own career site.
Government & Public Services
City of Phoenix
Public-service operations and community programs.
Roles to Explore: Office assistant, maintenance worker, program specialist, technician.
Search City of Phoenix CareersCity of Tucson
Public-service operations and community programs.
Roles to Explore: Office assistant, maintenance worker, program specialist, technician.
Search City of Tucson CareersCity of Mesa
Public-service operations and community programs.
Roles to Explore: Office assistant, maintenance worker, program specialist, technician.
Search City of Mesa CareersMaricopa County
Public-service operations and community programs.
Roles to Explore: Office assistant, maintenance worker, program specialist, technician.
Search Maricopa County CareersUnited States Postal Service
Public-service operations and community programs.
Roles to Explore: Office assistant, maintenance worker, program specialist, technician.
Search United States Postal Service CareersEducation & Research
Arizona State University
Public higher education or school services.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities worker, IT specialist, educator.
Search Arizona State University CareersUniversity of Arizona
Public higher education or school services.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities worker, IT specialist, educator.
Search University of Arizona CareersNorthern Arizona University
Public higher education or school services.
Roles to Explore: Administrative assistant, facilities worker, IT specialist, educator.
Search Northern Arizona University CareersHealthcare & Support
Banner Health
Care delivery and related patient-support services.
Roles to Explore: Environmental services aide, patient access representative, medical assistant, nurse.
Search Banner Health CareersMayo Clinic
Care delivery and related patient-support services.
Roles to Explore: Environmental services aide, patient access representative, medical assistant, nurse.
Search Mayo Clinic CareersHonorHealth
Care delivery and related patient-support services.
Roles to Explore: Environmental services aide, patient access representative, medical assistant, nurse.
Search HonorHealth CareersU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Care delivery and related patient-support services.
Roles to Explore: Environmental services aide, patient access representative, medical assistant, nurse.
Search U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs CareersManufacturing & Production
Intel
Production, technical operations and business support.
Roles to Explore: Production associate, packaging operator, quality technician, engineer, office coordinator.
Search Intel CareersTSMC Arizona
Production, technical operations and business support.
Roles to Explore: Production associate, packaging operator, quality technician, engineer, office coordinator.
Search TSMC Arizona CareersMicrochip Technology
Production, technical operations and business support.
Roles to Explore: Production associate, packaging operator, quality technician, engineer, office coordinator.
Search Microchip Technology CareersRaytheon
Production, technical operations and business support.
Roles to Explore: Production associate, packaging operator, quality technician, engineer, office coordinator.
Search Raytheon CareersHoneywell
Production, technical operations and business support.
Roles to Explore: Production associate, packaging operator, quality technician, engineer, office coordinator.
Search Honeywell CareersGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems
Production, technical operations and business support.
Roles to Explore: Production associate, packaging operator, quality technician, engineer, office coordinator.
Search General Dynamics Mission Systems CareersEnergy & Utilities
Salt River Project
Energy operations and infrastructure services.
Roles to Explore: Lineworker apprentice, maintenance technician, customer service representative, engineer.
Search Salt River Project CareersArizona Public Service
Energy operations and infrastructure services.
Roles to Explore: Lineworker apprentice, maintenance technician, customer service representative, engineer.
Search Arizona Public Service CareersFinance & Professional Services
Charles Schwab
Financial, insurance and administrative operations.
Roles to Explore: Customer service representative, claims assistant, analyst, technology specialist.
Search Charles Schwab CareersRetail, Hospitality & Services
Walmart
Customer-facing services and business operations.
Roles to Explore: Service associate, stock clerk, facilities worker, shift lead, administrative assistant.
Search Walmart CareersTarget
Customer-facing services and business operations.
Roles to Explore: Service associate, stock clerk, facilities worker, shift lead, administrative assistant.
Search Target CareersThe Home Depot
Customer-facing services and business operations.
Roles to Explore: Service associate, stock clerk, facilities worker, shift lead, administrative assistant.
Search The Home Depot CareersLowe's
Customer-facing services and business operations.
Roles to Explore: Service associate, stock clerk, facilities worker, shift lead, administrative assistant.
Search Lowe's CareersHilton
Hotel operations and guest services; many properties hire through their owner or franchise operator.
Roles to Explore: Housekeeper, front desk associate, food service worker, maintenance technician, events coordinator.
Search Hilton CareersMarriott International
Hotel operations and guest services; many properties hire through their owner or franchise operator.
Roles to Explore: Housekeeper, front desk associate, food service worker, maintenance technician, events coordinator.
Search Marriott International CareersTransportation & Logistics
UPS
Transport, freight and operational support.
Roles to Explore: Package handler, delivery driver, warehouse associate, mechanic, office coordinator.
Search UPS CareersFedEx
Transport, freight and operational support.
Roles to Explore: Package handler, delivery driver, warehouse associate, mechanic, office coordinator.
Search FedEx CareersSources & Review: Career destinations reviewed October 9, 2026. Buttons link to official employer pages or their designated hiring portals. Some require JavaScript or an account; Employee counts are not used to rank this selection.
NJS is an independent resource directory. Inclusion does not imply sponsorship, endorsement or an employer relationship. Confirm openings and instructions with the employer.
Search the Arizona State Job BankAvailable in every state
Federal employment resources
Federal opportunities are not confined to Washington, D.C. Search national, regional and state-based federal openings, learn the application process and identify special hiring paths.
Dedicated assistance
Employment resources for veterans
Use these national resources, and ask your local American Job Center about veteran services and priority of service.
U.S. Department of Labor VETS ↗CareerOneStop for Veterans ↗VETERAN SKILLSMy Next Move for Veterans
Enter a military occupation to identify related civilian careers and understand how service experience may transfer to the workforce.
Free · Military-to-civilian matching · U.S. Department of LaborTranslate military experience ↗Accessible pathways
Disability employment resources
Explore accommodation guidance and Social Security employment support. Ask your local American Job Center about accessible services and referrals to state vocational rehabilitation.
ODEP ↗Job Accommodation Network ↗Ticket to Work ↗A route back into work
Returning after years of unemployment
Use the dedicated NJS pathway to build recent experience, find recurring volunteer assignments, request WIOA and paid-work-experience support, and search positions that may provide training.
Open the long-absence pathway →Local searches for Arizona
Find American Job Centers ↗Find volunteer opportunities ↗Search no-experience-required roles ↗Search employers that will train ↗During the 50-state verification phase, these pathways will be placed beside direct employment links for the 15 largest cities in Arizona.
Schools and public preschool
Find education employers in Arizona.
Use the official national directories below to identify every public school district, Head Start or Early Head Start operator and public pre-K program serving each city. Then follow the identified district or program operator to its official employment page.
Public school districts
NCES official district locator—search each city and Arizona.
Open district locator ↗Head Start and Early Head Start
Find publicly supported early-childhood programs by city or ZIP code.
Open Head Start locator ↗SchoolSpring
Search current school-system and classroom-support openings.
Search education jobs ↗Preschool and Early Childhood Jobs
National employment sources, job titles and qualification guidance.
Open the NJS center →Jobs inside major institutions
The building name and employer name may be different.
Search both the institution and the contractors that may operate dining, environmental services, patient transport, custodial work, security, facilities or temporary staffing inside it.
National service contractors
Compass Group USAFood service, cashiering, housekeeping, patient transport, laundry and facilitiesCrothall HealthcarePatient transport, environmental services, floor care, linen and equipment distributionMorrison HealthcarePatient dining, tray line, food service, utility, cashier and cook rolesChartwells K–12 & Higher EducationCafeteria, dining, barista, cashier, utility, catering and cook rolesSodexoPatient transport, environmental services, food service, utility and facilitiesAramarkEVS, janitorial, food service, laundry and facilitiesHHSHousekeeping, food service, patient transport, floor care, laundry and maintenanceXanitosEVS, hospital housekeeping, patient transport, observation, laundry and linenABM IndustriesCustodial, grounds, wheelchair assistance, parking, shuttle and maintenanceHealthcare Services GroupHousekeeping, laundry, dining, dishwashing, cooking and food serviceElior North AmericaFood service, utility, dishwashing, cooking and cashieringSchool and college staffing
ESSSubstitute teachers, paraprofessionals, clerical staff, custodians and food serviceKelly EducationSubstitute teaching, tutoring, classroom support, clerical, cafeteria and custodial workChartwells K–12Cafeteria, cashier, dishwasher, food preparation and cook rolesAramark Student NutritionFood service, cooking, cashiering, utility and some custodial rolesSodexo School ServicesFood service, custodial, grounds and facilitiesSecurity contractors
Allied UniversalSecurity officer, lobby ambassador, access control, dispatch and patrolGardaWorld Security ServicesSecurity, patrol, access control and special-event assignmentsSecuritas USASecurity officer, reception, mobile patrol and access controlBus and airplane cleaning
ABM AviationAircraft cabin cleaning, wheelchair assistance, terminal cleaning, parking, shuttle and facility servicesUnifi AviationCabin service, aircraft cleaning, ground handling, baggage, wheelchair and ramp workSwissportAircraft cleaning, ground handling, lounge, cargo, ramp and passenger servicesMenzies AviationCabin cleaning, ground services, fueling, cargo and ramp operationsPrimeFlight Aviation ServicesAircraft appearance, cabin cleaning, baggage, wheelchair, ramp and passenger servicesProspect Airport ServicesCabin appearance, passenger assistance, baggage, skycap and airport supportTransdev North AmericaBus cleaning, fueling, utility, maintenance, operations and drivingMV TransportationVehicle cleaning, utility, maintenance, dispatch, operations and drivingRATP Dev USABus servicing, cleaning, maintenance, operations and drivingKeolis North AmericaVehicle service, cleaning, maintenance, rail and bus operationsGeneral staffing and re-entry agencies
PeopleReadyLocal, on-site temporary work in general labor, hospitality, events, warehousing, retail and manufacturing. Search by city or ZIP code; assignments vary by location.Adecco USAManufacturing, warehouse, customer service, healthcare support, office and hospitalityManpowerCustodial, production, warehouse, packaging, administration and general laborRandstad USAWarehouse, manufacturing, office, customer service, healthcare administration and logisticsKelly ServicesOffice, warehouse, manufacturing, education, customer service and light industrialExpress Employment ProfessionalsAdministrative, light industrial, skilled trades and professional assignmentsEmploybridgeManufacturing, warehouse, logistics and transportationStaffmark GroupWarehouse, production, clerical, call-center and logisticsRegional contractors to check in Arizona
Southwest Foodservice ExcellencePrimarily Southwest and Western school districtsRegional footprints are approximate because contractors gain and lose accounts. A current career-page result for a Arizona city or ZIP code is more reliable than an older service-area list.
Healthcare employers
Search hospital careers in Arizona
Search by city or ZIP code, then confirm the role and application instructions with the employer. NJS’s direct local hospital and public-employer collections are still being researched.