Educational Opportunity Center

The Educational Opportunity Center provides adult education programs funded by the Workforce Investment Act. These training programs include English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, Basic Skills Education, and General Educational Development (GED) preparation.
Career training opportunities are also available to assist customers to gain work experience and job skills. Additional services offered include a variety of workshops designed to assist customers to obtain and retain employment.

GED/Adult Basic Education

Basic education programs provide classroom instruction in educational areas necessary for a customer to function effectively in and out of the workplace. Basic education services for customers enrolled in YPIC programs include Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Educational Development (GED) preparation, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. These classes are offered at the YPIC Educational Opportunity Center and at other provider locations.

Life Skills Workshops

These workshops provide skills that will assist customers to secure and maintain employment. A variety of workshops are offered and include the following: Career Counseling, Preparing Resumes, Completing Applications, Preparing for an Interview, Dress for Success, Job Search, Who am I and Where do I want to Go, Starting Over Workshop, Job Search Assistance and Resume Posting, and Job Retention. Click here or the image to the right for more information.

Computer Training

The Computer Training Program is available for employers who wish to provide basic computer training for their employees. The Computer Training Program is available for a fee for service and can be customized to meet an employer's needs. The computer training provided consist of two major components: computerized  interactive training and hands-on training. Customers learn the basics of computer operations along with applications such as: Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Power Point. Click here or the image to the left for more information. (We also offer Computer Literacy for our customers through a variety of training providers).

Customized Training

To more effectively meet specific employer needs in Yuma County the Yuma Private Industry Council uses a customized training model to enhance job skills acquisition. Using this model, YPIC staff assists the employer to develop a training plan for a small group of individuals recruited specifically to meet the employer’s needs.

Work Experience

Work experience is a training approach designed to enable individuals with little or no job experience to gain exposure to the world of work. The work experience training situation provides the opportunity for an individual to acquire the personal attributes, knowledge, and skills needed to obtain a job and advance in the job market.

On-the-Job Training

On-the-job training provides occupational training in an actual job setting. A contract is established to compensate the employer for the extraordinary costs associated with training an individual who may not be as productive as a highly qualified individual. The employer is reimbursed for up to 50% of the wage rate during the training period. The employer agrees to retain the trainee as a regular employee at the end of the successful contract period.

Business Services

Space is available to employers who need a private, professional place to conduct meetings or interviews related to start-up or existing businesses. Services offered include assistance with employment recruitment ads, screening of applications and resumes, and provision of current labor market information to help businesses attract and keep quality employees.

Recruitment Services

Employer recruitment services include recruiting applicants for specific positions, screening applicants according to employer standards, basic skill and aptitude testing, and assistance with the interviewing process. Click here for more information on Recruitment Services.

YPIC specializes in making employee recruitment easier and more cost effective for businesses in our community. We offer a wide array of services to assist you in the hiring process, whether you're hiring 2 or 200. The following services are included in our recruitment services:

• Recruitment Advertising
• Application Collection
• Customized Screening
• Interview Scheduling
• Skills Screening
• Job Fairs and much more!

Call us today to speak to a Business Services Representative to discuss your hiring needs. We'll find the best solutions for your business and present a proposal designed to fit your specific needs.

Candidate Testing & Assessment

Hiring the right candidate for a job saves thousands of dollars in productivity, future recruiting costs, and training. Make sure your next hire is the right hire by utilizing our testing and assessment tools.

Our candidate testing uncovers more about your prospective employee by measuring an individual's abilities, values, and personality traits. It can be used to predict an individual's success in training or used to gauge a person's fit in different jobs or occupations.

Our two testing and assessment options include an Adult Basic Education test, which determines a candidate's academic level in reading, language, and math; and an Objective Assessment tool which measures aptitude levels, interests, work attitudes, job preferences, and learning style.

Call today to schedule an appointment for your next potential team member.

Space Rentals

Whether your new building is under construction or you just need to have a meeting off-site, YPIC has space to suit your needs. Al of our rooms are available during regular business hours Monday through Friday. In most cases equipment and technology are available at no extra charge. The following accommodations are available:

		The Executive Board Room accommodates up to 45 people, which includes a u-shape formation.   - Half Day: $100.00 - Full Day: $150.00   We have several classrooms that will accommodate up to 25 people.   - Half Day: $35.00 - Full Day: $60.00   We also offer three fully equipped offices for business start-ups and interviews.   - Full Day: $35.00
Executive Board Room
Computer Lab	Classroom 1		Classroom 2
Business Center Lab	CRC Office		CDC Business Center Office

Business Closure and Layoff Assistance (Rapid Response)

Services are available to individuals who lose their job through no fault of their own due to a layoff or business closure. The Yuma Private Industry Council and partnering agencies coordinate specialized services to affected employers as soon as they become aware of the projected business closure. A team of specialists is available to the employer to provide information, pre-layoff assistance, and to facilitate access to programs and services offered in the community for workers affected by the closure or layoff. Available services include job development, occupational counseling, job referrals, resume completion assistance, evaluation of educational attainment, assessment of skills and aptitudes, provision of supportive services, job training and job-placement assistance.

Federal Resume Writing and Job Search Training (Resumix)

The Yuma Private Industry Council provides Federal job search training and Federal resume writing classes. Improve your chances of landing a steady, well-paying and challenging Federal position by preparing the right resume format, applying correctly, and targeting the correct job title and grade! Learn the ins and outs of navigating the Federal Job Resumix System. Click the image below for more information.