Maricopa County, AZ
County in Arizona
United States
Maricopa County, AZ trains rural communities for in-demand jobs with Workforce 2 You pilot
Maricopa County addresses the lack of workforce training options in outlying communities with this program. Residents of Gila Bend, Queen Creek, and Wickenburg can apply for accelerated training courses in their communities lasting up to three months. Trainers guide participants through hands-on experiences and credential processes in fields from construction to healthcare. This program also offers one year of post-training childcare, transportation, and tuition assistance.
Maricopa County, AZ
United States
Maricopa County, AZ shapes HIV support services with health disparities calculator
HIV-positive residents of Maricopa County access free or affordable services through the Ryan White Program. The calculator was designed by county health staff using Microsoft Excel and data analytics tools. Data on residents with HIV previously served by the program were used to map outcomes across 200 subpopulations. This analysis found intersections of age, race, and other characteristics where services were not offered or were ineffective.
Maricopa County, AZ
United States
Maricopa County, AZ improves juvenile probation outcomes with the Journey.do platform
Maricopa County and Arizona State University researchers collaborated on the platform's use by youth offenders. Journey.do combines self-assessments, skill building, and sharing exercises designed for youth enrichment. The platform also increases empathy and communication skills through professional development courses for probation officers. This partnership supports both sides of juvenile probation on the path to reduced recidivism.
Maricopa County, AZ
United States
Maricopa County, AZ launches the Notify MCDOT roadway hazard reporting mobile app
The Maricopa County Department of Transportation is launching a new mobile app, Notify MCDOT, for roadway hazard reporting. Users can report everything from graffiti and overgrown vegetation to broken signals, potholes, flooded roads and missing signs. Emergency reports redirect users to the dispatch number. The mobile app was designed to boost the frequency of hazard reports and improve the quality of county-maintained roads at an expedited rate.
Maricopa County, AZ
United States
Maricopa County, AZ partners with Hootsuite to protect election security from social media threats
Maricopa County has partnered with Hootsuite to deploy brand sentiment analysis tools to examine social media posts, bolster cybersecurity, and ensure election security. County officials are using social media monitoring to detect and prevent insider threats when hiring seasonal election workers. The county alerts law enforcement about potential threats, adjusts firewalls to high-threat areas, and adjusts communication strategies based on fomenting false narratives.
Maricopa County, AZ
United States
Maricopa County, AZ Budget Analyst Essentials Suite offers virtual finance training for employees
The county's Office of Budget and Finance sought an online training solution when COVID-19 limited office access. The BAES consists of modules about the budgeting process, forecasting, and accounting procedures. New employees were brought up to speed on county financial functions through videos, presentations, and reading materials. Maricopa County further developed the suite years into the pandemic to support flexible work arrangements.
Maricopa County, AZ
United States
Maricopa County, AZ implementing smart tech to improve safety and reduce traffic times
Maricopa County, after a successful pilot project for traffic signal technology, is continuing their plan to use smart tech to improve street safety and reduce traffic times. The technology, labeled adaptive signal control technology or ASCT, is designed to read traffic conditions in real-time via sensors to adjust the timing of traffic signals. It aims to provide a smoother flow of traffic throughout the valley by optimizing traffic flow and preventing accidents.
Maricopa County, AZ
United States