Local First Arizona partners with Pipeline AZ to revitalize rural job market in Pinal County
Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent
Local First Arizona and Pipeline AZ are pooling their resources to optimize how rural job seekers and businesses in Pinal County connect in an ever-evolving, competitive and fast-paced job market.
The rural employment portal found at localfirstaz.pipelineaz.com provides one centralized platform for rural career exploration, posting available jobs and one-on-one career consultation with the intent to keep rural talent working in or near their hometowns, according to a release.
Over the next 10 years, the Maricopa Association of Governments estimates Pinal County will see between 1,800 and 3,400 new jobs each year as well as a 50% population growth. These numbers mean that an estimated 4,850 of Pinal County residents may find new employment in their local region instead of relocating to Maricopa County. LocalFirstAz.PipelineAz.com is working to connect these workers to jobs that match their skills and interests.
