Phoenix, USA

“In Phoenix, we got creative and focused on coming up with new ways for employers and job seekers to connect…. This innovative approach holds great promise for getting Phoenicians into good jobs, and we hope that it can serve as a model for communities around the world to better support individuals and families.” Mayor Kate Gallego

Creating a mobile resource for job seekers

Winner of the 2021 Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Mayors Challenge, the US city of Phoenix, Arizona is working to bridge the divide between jobseekers and potential employers with “Mobile Career Units” that provide targeted support to job seekers where they live—including trainings, interview opportunities, translation services, and connections to employers ready to hire them on the spot. 