Skills, Training & Classes Resources
In the Verde Valley
Adult and Senior Classes
Located in Clarkdale. Serves Verde Valley. A resource of Osher Life Long Learning Institute.
The Osher Life Long Learning Institute provides classes for adults, age 50 and above. See the website for the newest listing of classes available. Call for hours of availability.
FEES - VOLUNTEER - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT
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601 Black Hills Dr, Building I
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
Email
928-649-4275
Adult and Senior Classes
Located in Sedona. Serves Verde Valley. A resource of Osher Life Long Learning Institute.
Offers a variety of classes tailored for adults aged 50 and above. Explore our website for the latest class offerings. Contact us for more information on class availability and hours. Join us in fostering lifelong learning and enrichment for adult and senior learners.
Call for hours of operation. No appointment required. No walk-ins available. Fees apply. Call or visit website for more information. ADA Compliant. Welcomes new volunteers.
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4215 Arts Village Dr
Sedona, AZ 86336
Email
928-649-4275
Adult Literacy and Basic Education Programs
Located in Camp Verde. Serves verde valley. a resource of Camp Verde Adult Reading Program.
Provides adult basic education including Adult Basic Literacy (ABL) one-on-one tutoring sessions; GED test preparation, on-site workplace instruction in math, reading, writing, computers, and other workplace skills; ESL classes in small groups; computer-assisted instruction in all areas. Adults 16 years or older who are not enrolled in school.
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
ESPAÑOL - VOLUNTEER - WALK-INS - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT
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130 Black Bridge Rd
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Email
928-554-8398
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LOCATED IN CLARKDALE. SERVES VERDE VALLEY. a resource of Yavapai College Verde Valley Campus.
Community college offering degrees, certificates, job training, viticulture and enology, fire science, and lifelong learning opportunities. Disability resources offers support services for students with disabilities. Call for hours of availability.
FEES - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT - PROOF OF RESIDENCY
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601 Black Hills Dr
Clarkdale, AZ 86324
Email
928-634-7501
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LOCATED IN SEDONA. SERVES VERDE VALLEY. a resource of Yavapai College Sedona Center.
Offers postsecondary education programs including the Sedona Culinary Institute at Yavapai College, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and general education and computer courses. Call for hours of availability.
FEES - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT - PROOF OF RESIDENCY
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4215 Arts Village Dr
Sedona, AZ 86336
Email
928-649-4275
Employment Services for Developmentally-disabled Youth & Adults
LOCATED IN COTTONWOOD. SERVES VERDE VALLEY. a resource of hozhoni foundation, inc.
Hozhoni Foundation is a non-profit provider of services and advocacy for people with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities in Northern Arizona. Hozhoni provides day programs that include a variety of classes in various subjects, field trips, community events and volunteer opportunities. In Flagstaff and Prescott, services can include housing for program participants.
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FREE - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT
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101 S. Main St. Suite C
Cottonwood, AZ 86324
Email
928-649-3387
English as a Second Language
Located in Camp Verde. Serves verde valley. a resource of Camp Verde Adult Reading Program.
ESL classes in small groups for adults 16 years or older. This open entry program is designed for non-native speakers to improve their listening, speaking, reading and writing in English. The classes offer a variety of opportunities to learn and practice English.
Monday – Beginning English – 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Tuesday – Advanced English – 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Thursday – Citizenship Class – 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM
ESPAÑOL - VOLUNTEER - WALK-INS - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT
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130 Black Bridge Rd
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Email
928-554-8398
English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Located in Cottonwood. Serves VERDE VALLEY. a resource of Cottonwood Public Library.
Free weekly English as a Second Language class, taught by Adela Martinez, and offered by the Cottonwood Public Library. Classes are held at the Cottonwood Rec Center.
Monday 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
ESPAÑOL - FREE - WALK-INS - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT
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150 S 6th St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
928-340-2788
Financial Education Support
Located in Phoenix. Serves Yavapai County. a resource of Arizona State Chapter P.E.O. Sisterhood.
Friendship continues to thrive in this sisterhood which is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College. P.E.O. sisters strive to motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations.
FREE
Website
Phoenix, Arizona
Email
928-634-3470
Free Credit Counseling
located in phoenix. serves Yavapai County. a resource of Take Charge America.
Credit counseling is a free service that helps people regain control of their money with personalized solutions to their financial challenges. The process includes a confidential financial assessment to review income, expenses, monthly bills, and debt obligations. Confidentially receive: a credit report summary, customized budget, action plan and educational tools and resources.
Monday – Friday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FREE
FREE debt management
LOCATED IN PHOENIX. SERVES NATIONWIDE. a resource of Take Charge America.
Start with a free credit counseling session to see if you can benefit from a debt management plan. You can complete the process online 24/7 or over the phone. Debt management is designed to simplify the repayment process and remove common burdens to overcoming debt. Most creditors provide better repayment terms for people on debt management plans.
Monday – Friday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FREE
Free Financial Education
located in phoenix. serves Yavapai County. a resource of Take Charge America.
Take Charge America is dedicated to improving financial literacy among people from all backgrounds facing a variety of financial challenges. This webpage has free tools and information on financial education for people of all ages and circumstances.
Monday – Friday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FREE - LGBTQIA+
Free Resume Help and Career Skills
Serves Yavapai County. a resource of Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona.
My Career Advisor is an online platform powered by Goodwill that offers free community resources, training & education, and career development. Expand your job skills at your own pace, access tools to meet your career goals, and find support to help you achieve a family-sustaining wage. Get started and create your account today!
24/7 Operation
FREE - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT
GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
Located in Camp Verde. Serves verde valley. a resource of Camp Verde Adult Reading Program.
Provides adult basic education including GED test preparation, Adult Basic Literacy (ABL) one-on-one tutoring sessions; on-site workplace instruction in math, reading, writing, computers, and other workplace skills. Adults 16 years or older who are not enrolled in school.
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
ESPAÑOL - VOLUNTEER - WALK-INS - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT
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130 Black Bridge Rd
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Email
928-554-8398
Help Finding Employment
Located in cottonwood. Serves verde valley. a resource of Arizona@Work.
ARIZONA@WORK is the statewide workforce development network that helps employers of all sizes and types recruit, develop and retain the best employees for their needs. Our organization offers a wide range of resources and services to assist job seekers across the state in finding gainful employment opportunities.
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ESPAÑOL - FREE - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT - PROOF OF RESIDENCY
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1500 E Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
928-634-3337
Help Finding Employment
Serves Yavapai County. a resource of Flagstaff Craigslist.
Flagstaff Craigslist is an online classifieds platform where users in Flagstaff, Arizona can buy and sell items, find jobs, housing, services, and engage in community discussions. It's a local marketplace for connecting people within the Flagstaff area.
FREE - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Located in Cottonwood. Serves Verde Valley. A resource of Y.E.S. The Arc.
Offers vital support for adults with developmental disabilities, focusing on independent living skills instruction. Our services encompass comprehensive training in budgeting, shopping, menu planning, cooking, cleaning, laundry, hygiene, and manners to assist individuals in living independently. Additionally, we provide job training, supported employment opportunities, day treatment programs, group homes, and recreational activities.
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FEES - VOLUNTEER - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT
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417 S Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Email
928-634-2049
Legal and Court Information and Resources
located in Phoenix. Serves arizona. A resource of Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education.
The State Bar of Arizona created the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education as a separate 501(c) 3 organization in 1978, charging it with the mission of promoting access to justice for all Arizonans.
ESPAÑOL - FREE
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4201 N 24 Street Ste.
210 Phoenix AZ 85016
Email
866-637-5341
Referal Center for Women and Teen Girls
Located in Camp Verde. Serves Verde Valley. a resource of Hope Women's Center.
Hope Women's Center is a faith based, trauma informed care center serving women and teen girls. FREE, CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES: 1:1 Mentoring, Support Groups, Parenting Classes, Life Skills, Faith Based Education Classes, Grief & Loss Support, Substance Use Disorder Recovery & Prevention, Rise Above Abuse & Anger Management Programs, Pregnancy Testing, Prenatal Classes, Job Skills Classes/Training.
Tuesday, Thursday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM;
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
ESPAÑOL - FREE - WALK-INS - ADA COMPLIANT
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77 W General Crook Trail
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Email
928-567-5433
resale store
Located in cottonwood. Serves verde valley. a resource of steps to recovery.
MIRACLES HAPPEN Resale Store - Boutique Rehab supports Steps to Recovery resources. We accept gently used high quality furniture, decor, art, and womens clothing, hand bags, womens shoes. Items displayed on our website. We provide a physical shop where customers can browse at their leisure. We also have an eBay platform where items are available outside of our local area. Provides job development skills.
Wednesday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FEES - VOLUNTEER - WALK-INS - ADA COMPLIANT
Supported Employment; Special Needs Job Development
Located in Cottonwood. Serves Verde Valley. A resource of Y.E.S. The Arc.
Provides community placement, job coaching, and contract work for adults with developmental disabilities.
FEES - VOLUNTEER - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT
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417 S Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Email
928-634-2049
Trainings for Organization in LGBTQ+ support and more
located in Northern Arizona. serves Yavapai County. a resource of linking dreams.
LGBTQ+ and Transgender Subject Matter Expert, Chris “Link” Duarte, provides trainings and speaking events on LGBTQ+ topic areas. See website for full list of topics.
FEES - LGBTQIA+
Veterans Workforce
Serves Yavapai County. a resource of Arizona@Work.
ARIZONA@WORK supports veterans by providing support programs that increase opportunities to obtain employment and job training in Arizona. Eligible veterans are entitled to receive priority services in job referrals and training, as well as other employment services. Learn more about the Priority of Service on this link.
ESPAÑOL - FREE - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT - PROOF OF RESIDENCY
Walking With Moms In Need
Located in Cottonwood. Serves Yavapai County. A RESOURCE OF Immaculate Conception Church.
They offer free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and consultations that provide pregnancy information. The services include parenting classes and access to thier Baby Boutique. Additionally, they provide mentoring, support groups, life skills and faith-based education, grief support, management classes, and crisis counseling. Mothers attending Hope programs can benefit from childcare (ages 0-5). We also offer job skills classes and training. Points earned through our programs can be redeemed for material assistance, including utilities, transportation, food, clothing, personal care items, and baby/child products.
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
ESPAÑOL - FREE
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700 N Bill Gray Rd,
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Email
928-634-8680