Workforce development performance and Verde Valley one-stop split
Summary
County workforce funding dropped 8.5% and some performance metrics are at risk after a provider change. Supervisors pressed Director Craig Lafever on splitting Verde Valley one-stop services between Cottonwood and the Clarkdale college campus, insisting services must stay convenient for job seekers.
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Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Title I-B funding fell a net 8.5% for the new program year.
Job seekers and dislocated workers once the system stabilizes and data capture improves.
Verde Valley job seekers may face split locations and extra travel if the two-site plan proceeds.
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