Posted July 28, 2010:  The Legislature made several changes to Arizona’s Open Meeting Law this year. These changes impact all public bodies, including Charter Schools, and will take effect on July 29, 2010. See HB 2209 (Laws 2010, 2nd Reg. Sess., ch. 88) Click here for more info..

Posted June 21, 2010:  The San Luis Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Yuma Private Industry Council Presents: "Job Search Workshop Series" to be held at The San Luis Library, 1075 N. 6th Avenue, San Luis, AZ (928) 627-8344. Click here for more info..

Posted May 7, 2010: The Foothills Library in partnership with The Yuma Private Industry Council Presents: The Job Search Workshops Series. Workshops will be held in the Classroom at the Foothills Library: 13226 E. South Frontage Road Yuma, AZ 85367, (928) 342-1640. For more information, please download flyer.

Posted May 3, 2010: Social Media for Non-Profit Organizations. Donations down? Traditional fundraising not working as well? Get started on the path to controlling your new market strategy through Social Media. Click here to download flyer.

Posted March 15, 2010: YPIC in partnership with the Main Library will be reaching out to the community through a series of educational sessions. These sessions will be held after hours, and the main purpose of this collaboration is not only to teach skills in Job Search Strategies, Interviewing, Resume Writing, and Budgeting & Financial Planning In Difficult Times. Click here for calendar of workshops.

For more information, please contact YPIC's Outreach Coordinator Marco A. Garcia at MGarcia@YPIC.com or you can reach him at (928) 329-0990 X 173.
 

Posted February 25, 2010: RESULTS! The YPIC Job Fair that was held on February 24, 2010 was a great success! The job fair hosted 70 plus employers and attracted over 900 job seekers! The event consisted of nonprofit agencies, community colleges and universities, vocational schools, government agencies, and local employers.

Posted January 19, 2010: The Yuma Private Industry Council is planning a Community Job Fair that will be held at the Yuma Civic Center. The Job Fair will host a variety of employers. For more information please contact Cynthia Marshall or Marco Garcia at 928-329-0990. Click here to download the flyer!

Posted January 5, 2010: “THE YUMA COUNTY WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT - PHASE II”

The purpose of this Summit is to align the efforts of local and state workforce and economic development activities in a manner that promotes a healthy and prosperous economy for job seekers, employers and the general public.

As the Workforce Investment Board for Yuma County, the Yuma Private Industry Council, Inc (YPIC) has an obligation to keep track of changes in employment needs in the Yuma area. Some of our organization’s projects are driven by specific (usually federal) requirements, and it is YPIC’s practice to leverage these requirements to broaden our insight into employment issues and promote a comprehensive perspective on the workforce. Click here for more info.
 

January 20, 2010
Yuma County Public Library located at 2951 S. 21st Dr. Yuma, AZ
Continental Breakfast from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM
Planning Meeting from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Posted December 28, 2009: YPIC was presented the "December 2009 Chamber Member of the Month" award on December 16th, 2009 for the best equipped organization to assist individuals who are seeking employment or career training in Yuma County. The award was presented by Executive Director Mr. Ken Rosevear of the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce.

"YPIC is the best equipped organization in Yuma County to assist individuals seeking employment or career training. This organization also is THE organization to assist local companies in reaching their employment goals with the right person. The Yuma Chamber has frequently partnered with YPIC to address the workforce needs of Yuma County. YPIC is the “one stop” shop for Yuma County." Ken Rosevear

Posted November 30, 2009: The Yuma Private Industry Council’s Executive Director Mr. John Morales delivered the commencement ceremony speech for the University of Phoenix Class of 2009 Graduation Ceremony on November 13th at the Yuma Civic center where 37 MBA and 50 Bachelor of Science students graduated with over 1300 spectators and supporters in the audience.