County workforce board advances WIOA local‑plan modifications amid rising unemployment and layoffs
Coconino County presented a two‑year WIOA local plan modification to realign workforce training to current labor-market conditions (unemployment ~5.3% July 2026), prioritize health care, construction, and manufacturing, and prepare rapid‑response services for an anticipated layoff of about 130 workers.
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County workforce staff presented the required two‑year modification to the Coconino County WIOA local plan, describing updated labor‑market conditions, strategic priorities, and operational changes. Workforce director Eilish said the modification responds to a slowing labor market and rising unemployment (county rate reported at 5.3% in July 2026) and shifts emphasis toward upskilling, stackable credentials, barrier removal, and employer partnerships.
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