Wickenburg AZ

partnership with WESTMARC, the regional economic development agency for the West Valley of Maricopa County. “We concentrate on the quality-of-life amenities of the West Valley, which includes the workforce. So, we do have a regional workforce development strategy.We call it the West Valley Pipeline, we’re on version 2.0 right now,” explains WESTMARC Regional Workforce Development Director Kevin Dumcum. Version 2.0 of the strategy is focused more on helping students at the high school level with career exploration so that they have an idea of where they want to go once they graduate. Strategies like this and targeted programs like the over 100 residents with job search assistance, and have placed over 30 residents right there in the communities they live in,” Edwards says. These efforts ensure that residents can find employment opportunities within their community while reducing the need for long commutes and fostering a stronger local economy. Based on the strong partnerships the town has in place, these efforts will set the stage for the next generation. WESTMARC COLLABORATIONS PLANT SEEDS FOR THE FUTURE The town’s development strategy includes a 11 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 06 WICKENBURG, AZ