Arizona Lottery and Chicanos Por La Causa Announce Major Workforce Development Funding Through Unique Partnership
PHOENIX – The Arizona Lottery is teaming up with Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) to increase the capacity of their Workforce Solutions Program to train and connect additional job seekers with quality jobs that will improve their lives, our communities, and Arizona’s overall economy. The Arizona Lottery is presenting a $50,000 check on Saturday, February 29th, to CPLC’s Workforce Solutions Program to provide:
- Training and upskilling opportunities for incumbent workers, youth, and unemployed individuals
- Spanish language GED & GED fast track (hybrid/drop-in model)
- High School classes & Job training
- Monthly Hiring Events/Job Fairs from within Desert Sky Mall and the surrounding Maryvale communities.
CPLC estimates that this funding will enable their Workforce Solutions program to impact the lives of more than 200 people with case management, vocational training, and supportive services.
“The Arizona Lottery exists to do good in our communities by developing our economy, supporting higher education, and protecting our environment and our most vulnerable citizens,” said Gregg Edgar, Executive Director of the Arizona Lottery. “This partnership with Chicanos Por La Causa is an innovative way for us to leverage our resources to fulfill our mission to make Arizona a better place to live, work and play.”
“Chicanos Por La Causa understands the value of eliminating barriers so that individuals can become self-sufficient. Economic independence through sustainable employment is key to self-sufficiency,” said Andres Contreras, Chicanos Por La Causa Executive Vice President of Social Services & Education. “Toward this end, we appreciate the long-term support from the Arizona Lottery that shares our mission to drive economic empowerment by supporting services and programs that help individuals and families with the opportunity and tools to thrive.”
CPLC Workforce Solution’s mission is to strengthen the local workforce and connect job seekers with sustainable employment that will lead to life-long success. CPLC’s bilingual staff helps job seekers with all aspects of obtaining and keeping a job including General Adult Education classes (GED), occupational training, job placement assistance, and supportive services. In addition, CPLC’s Opportunity Youth Initiative focuses on assisting disconnected youth with work experience opportunities, job placements, training, and a host of other services.
Who: CPLC Workforce Solutions Program
What: Arizona Lottery Check Presentation
When: Saturday, February 29, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Desert Sky Mall, 7611 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85033
About Arizona Lottery Since 1981, the Arizona Lottery and its retail partners have generated more than $4.3 billion in net funding in support of programs that help to improve the quality of life for the people of Arizona. Proceeds from Lottery ticket sales fund programs in education, economic development, environmental conservation, and health and human services. The mission is to support Arizona programs for the public benefit by maximizing net revenue in a responsible manner.
About Chicanos Por La Causa Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) is a community development corporation that provides services in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. Since 1969, CPLC has been changing lives by developing self-sufficiency and instilling empowerment in those we serve. Our focus areas are economic development, education, integrated health & human services, and housing. CPLC provides a better life by offering business and employment opportunities; ensuring everyone has the solid foundation of education; providing hope through a pathway of recovery, restoration, and resiliency; and ensuring that a safe, secure, affordable home is available to every individual we serve. Today, we have more than 40 programs & services, close to 1,000 employees, and 115 offices, making CPLC one of the largest community development corporations in the country. For more information, please visit www.CPLC.org.
