Helpful starting points for CNA students and future healthcare workers in Flagstaff, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, Winslow, Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside, Payson, and surrounding Northern 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.
ARIZONA@WORK is Arizona’s statewide workforce system. The Coconino County location in Flagstaff may help students connect with workforce services, job search support, employment preparation, and training-related resources.
May help with:
Job search support, résumé help, employment preparation, training-related resources, workforce services, and community referrals.
Contact:
Address: 1701 N. Fourth Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Phone: 928-213-3532 or 928-213-3530
Location note: ARIZONA@WORK lists both the Comprehensive One-Stop at the DES office and Coconino County Workforce Services at this Flagstaff address.
The Prescott ARIZONA@WORK location may be helpful for students in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and surrounding Yavapai County communities seeking employment and workforce support.
May help with:
Job search support, workforce services, employment preparation, career guidance, training connections, and local referrals.
Contact:
Phone: 928-776-2038
Address: 1100 E. Sheldon Street, Prescott, AZ 86301
ARIZONA@WORK also lists Yavapai County locations in Cottonwood and Prescott Valley, which may be useful for students in the Verde Valley and nearby communities.
May help with:
Local workforce services, employment support, job readiness, career resources, and training connections.
Contact:
Cottonwood: 1500 E. Cherry Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Phone: 928-649-6867
Prescott Valley: 3262 Bob Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Phone: 928-759-1669
The Show Low/Pinetop ARIZONA@WORK location may be helpful for students in the White Mountains region seeking job seeker services, training support, and workforce guidance.
May help with:
Employment assistance, job search training, occupational or vocational training connections, career counseling, youth services, veteran support, and workforce resources.
Contact:
Address: 20 E. White Mountain Boulevard, Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ 85935
Phone: 928-468-9833
Hours listed by Arizona 2-1-1: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
ARIZONA@WORK lists additional Northeastern Arizona locations in Winslow and Payson, which may be helpful for students in rural or surrounding communities.
May help with:
Job search support, workforce services, training connections, career guidance, and local employment resources.
Contact:
Winslow: 319 E. 3rd Street, Winslow, AZ 86047
Phone: 928-289-4644
Payson: 216 E. Hwy 260, Payson, AZ 85541
Phone: 833-792-8196
Arizona 2-1-1 is a statewide starting point for finding local community resources. Students can search or call 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, crisis support, and community resources.
Contact:
Dial: 2-1-1 within Arizona
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 job openings, résumé tools, and training opportunities by location.
May help with:
Job searches, résumé support, training program searches, and employment pathways.
Website: azjobconnection.gov
If you are working toward becoming a CNA in Northern Arizona and facing barriers, support may be available. Workforce and community organizations can be a starting point for help with employment, training, transportation, food, housing, and other needs.
Your future in healthcare matters — even if your path takes time, support may be available along the way.