Arizona Department of Commerce announces upcoming events from the Office of Innovation and Technology.

The first is Thursday, November 2 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in the McArthur Ballroom, 2400 E. Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Dr. Bill Harris, President & CEO of SFA, will share his vision for helping Arizona become a top-tier science and engineering state. Register at www.aztechcouncil.org.

The second opportunity is Thursday, November 16 at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel, 1900 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85719. Steven Lynn, Vice President of UniSource Energy Corporation and Tucson Electric Power Company will address what is happening in science and technology in the state. Register at www.aaed.com

Find a job at the next Engineering, Technology and Security Clearance Career Expo!

DATE: Monday, October 30, 2006

LOCATION: Glendale Civic Center5750 West Glenn Dr., Glendale, AZ(5 MINUTES FROM LUKE AFB)

TIME: 10am to 4pm
ADMISSION: FREE

Exhibitors:
ACSS, an L-3 Coummunications & Thales Company
Aerojet
Applied Materials
DataSoft Corp.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Associates, Inc.
Guardian Fiberglass, Inc.
Kutta Consulting
L-3 Communications Integrated Systems
Manpower Professional at Honeywell
Mykotronx
Raytheon Missile Systems
Rockwell Collins
Smiths Aerospace
Triumph Gear Systems

Job Seekers CALL: (877) 842-3976 ext. 17 for more info
Exhibiting CALL:(877) 842-3976 ext. 21

Candidates must have 2 years of industry related experience and US citizenship to attend

Wages Increase

The average weekly wage in Maricopa County is now $822, up 10.5 percent between the first three months of 2006 and the first three months of 2005. That growth bested such places as New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

For the full story click the Arizona Republic.

CCWD Receives Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation Award

Cochise County Workforce Development (CCWD) received recognition last night from the Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation for economic development contributions to Sierra Vista.

Businesses wanting to relocate to Sierra Vista are looking for a strong work force that will meet their investment needs. And it is vitally important the area continues to produce skilled employees, which will be strengthened by the efforts of agencies such as Cochise County Workforce Development, according to the executive director and CEO of the Sierra Vista Economic Development Foundation Barry Albrecht.


Over 600 jobs seekers and 60 employers participated in CCWD’s Career Fair held at The Windemere Hotel yesterday.

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New tax credit for Helth Insurance

Small-business owners who do not already offer employee health insurance now may qualify for financial assistance to provide coverage through a new tax-credit program.

Businesses with two to 25 employees and individual workers at small and large companies may apply for the tax credit through the state Department of Revenue.

Under the program, which was passed by the state Legislature this year and went into effect Sept. 21, business owners may receive up to $1,000 or 50 percent off, whichever is less, of each employee's annual insurance premium. They also may receive up to $3,000 or 50 percent off for employees who want family coverage.

See the Full Story from the Arizona Republic

Top Job Boards

The task of looking for a new job can seem overwhelming. One of the first things you will need to do is find out where the job postings are. The internet has made it easier to find job postings but also made it more complex. There are hundreds of career and job search sites available; how do you know where to start?

Here is a list of the best job search sites available to Cochise County Residents.


Job Search Links
America’s Job Bank
Career Builder
Sierra Vista Help Wanted
Job Central
Indeed.com
Arizona Virtual One Stop
Sierra Vista Chamber
Sierra Vista Herald
Army Civilian Personnel
AVUE
OPM Federal Jobs & VAMC

Click here to find local employers

Cochise County's Largest Career Fair

Cochise County’s largest career fair will be held at the Windemere Hotel and Conference Center on Wednesday, October 25th from 2PM to 6PM. Employers should call Mary at (520) 458-9309 for reservations.


Job seekers should bring their resume.
Career Fair Information


AAI Corporation
Abacus Technology
Acosta Job Corps
AristoCare
Arizona Department of Corrections
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections
Army Career and Alumni Program
Army Community Service
ASRC Communications
Chenga Federal Systems, LLC
Cochise College
Cochise County Sheriff's Office
Cochise County Workforce Dev.
Community Provider of Enrichment Services
Customs & Border Protection
DES Job Service
EDSI, Inc.
Ensco International
Enterprise Rental Car
Fry's Grocery Store
GAITS, Inc.
General Dynamics / Anteon
Graduate Management Admission Council
In Balance Ranch
ISIS, Inc.
L-3 Communications - Government Services
L-3 Communications - ILEX
ManTech International Corporation
Mary Kay Cosmetics
METI, Inc.
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
New Technology Management, Inc.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
Oberon Associates, Inc.
Patio Pools
SEABHS New Turf Mentor Connection
Schwans Food
Sierra Vista Personnel
Sierra Vista Police Department
Sierra Vista Public Schools
Smartronix
Swift Transportation/Pima Community College
The Geo Group Inc.
Tucson Police Department
University of Arizona South
University of Phoenix
Western International University

PCC & CareerBuilder Career Fair

The Pima Community College/CareerBuilder Career Fair, an annual event for more than 20 years, is one of the largest career fairs in the state and the largest in Southern Arizona. We offer two fairs a year - March and October. Meet 150 employers in all major career fields! For more information, call (520) 206-4977.

Career Builder Career Fair New Date! Wednesday, October 11, 2006 Noon – 5:00 p.m.

Tucson Convention Center Exhibition Halls B & C 260 S. Church Avenue

Public Welcome - Free admission!
Free parking & childcare for ages 1 - 7

Free bus passes available upon request.(Please call 520-206-4977 for passes)

Participate in free Career Workshops prior to the fair. These workshops are offered at PCC campuses and cover résumé writing, interviewing techniques and job search strategies.

Arizona Business Blogs debut on azcentral

Arizona Republic starts business blogs at azcentral.com

In addition, some of your favorite business topics are featured, written by staff experts. Look for blogs on money and personal finance by Russ Wiles and Yvette Armendariz, on US Airways by Dawn Gilbertson and on real estate by Catherine Reagor. Plus, the site features blogs on workplace issues, shopping and retail, entrepreneurs and biotechnology. Ten blogs will be written by reporters on top of their beats. Check often because they will be updated throughout the day. Go to www.blogs.azcentral.com and click on "Business Blogs."

What an innovative idea!

13.4% drop seen in median home price by '08

"Tucson's median housing price is projected to drop by more than 13 percent by the second quarter of 2008, according to a forecast by Moody's Economy.com.

"The forecast by Moody's Economy.com, a private research firm, presents one of the starkest views yet of the housing slowdown that has been gathering force in recent months" according to the Arizona Daily Star.

"Tucson will see the eighth-largest price decline, of 13.4 percent, out of 133 metropolitan areas included in the study. According to the survey, Tucson reached its peak in the first quarter of this year and will bottom out in second-quarter of 2008."

Where Tucson goes will Cochise County follow?

State Expects Payroll Jobs to Grow 4 1/2%

Arizona’s economy is projected to grow at a faster rate than the nation in 2006 and 2007, according to the forecast update of the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), Research Administration (RA). Nonfarm jobs in the Grand Canyon state are forecast to increase at a rate of 4.9 percent in 2006 and then slow to 4 percent in 2007. Over the two-year period, nonfarm job growth is projected to add nearly 228,000 jobs in Arizona. Meanwhile, according to the most recent figures by Global Insight, the U.S. economy is forecast to have a slower pace of employment expansion, growing at a rate of 1.4 percent in 2006 and 1.1 percent in 2007.