Helpful starting points for CNA students and future healthcare workers in Tucson, Pima County, and surrounding Southern Arizona communities.
CNA students often balance school, work, transportation, family responsibilities, finances, and life while preparing to enter healthcare. The resources below may help students find workforce support, financial assistance, training guidance, food resources, transportation support, housing referrals, and community services.
Please note: Resource availability, eligibility, hours, and services may change. Contact each organization directly for the most current information.
JobPath supports adult students pursuing short-term degree and certificate programs that lead to higher-paying careers. This may be especially helpful for students working toward healthcare training, including CNA-related career pathways.
May help with:
Career coaching, financial support, student support, training pathways, and community resource connections.
Contact:
Phone: 520-324-0402
Email: info@jobpath.org
Address: 5049 E Broadway Blvd, Suite 157, Tucson, AZ 85711
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, by appointment only
Note: JobPath states walk-ins are not accepted at this time.
ARIZONA@WORK is Arizona’s statewide workforce system. The Pima County Rio Nuevo Service Center is a comprehensive One-Stop Job Center for adults in Tucson.
May help with:
Job search support, workforce services, employment preparation, training-related resources, and career guidance.
Contact:
Phone: 520-724-7650
Address: 1010 W. Miracle Mile, Tucson, AZ 85705
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
This center may be helpful for younger students or young adults seeking employment and workforce support.
May help with:
Youth employment support, job readiness, career resources, and workforce connections.
Contact:
Phone: 520-724-9640
Address: 175 W. Irvington Rd, Tucson, AZ 85714
This workforce center may be helpful for veterans or veteran-connected students pursuing employment, training, or workforce support.
May help with:
Veteran workforce services, employment support, job readiness, and career guidance.
Contact:
Phone: 520-724-2646
Address: 2801 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
Arizona 2-1-1 is a statewide starting point for finding community resources by location. Students can search for help with food, housing, transportation, utility assistance, employment, education, healthcare, crisis support, and more.
May help with:
Food, housing, utility assistance, transportation, employment, education, healthcare, and community support.
Contact:
Dial: 2-1-1
Website: 211arizona.org
AZ Job Connection is Arizona’s statewide job and training search tool. CNA students and future healthcare workers can use it to explore jobs, resumes, and training opportunities by location.
May help with:
Job searches, resumes, training programs, and employment pathways.
Website: azjobconnection.gov
If you are working toward becoming a CNA and facing barriers, you do not have to do it alone. Workforce and community organizations may be able to help you find support while you continue moving toward your healthcare goals.
Your future in healthcare matters.