You know that moment in life when you find yourself at a major crossroads, and it feels like the only person who can guide you is the one staring back at you in the mirror? Ciara Wimby will tell you that sometimes the path chooses you.
A rare neurodevelopmental disorder didn’t stop one Arizona man from achieving his dreams. Learn how DES helped provide Tyler Hilton with critical programs and services that gave him independence and confidence and improved his quality of life.
o you ever wonder how many people are living in homeless shelters or on the streets at any given time? That’s what volunteers hope to find out during the annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count this month.
Many individuals in the workforce have never received proper guidance on how to create an effective résumé, which can make landing employment challenging. There is more to a great résumé than you might think. For starters, résumés, just like today's workforce, have evolved. Luckily, employment specialists in the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) are experts in creating a successful résumé, and can help job seekers tailor a résumé in a way that will make them more likely to land that coveted interview.
Imagine what it would be like to enter the working world at age 46, having never held a real job or even having the freedom to look for one. Such is the case of one man who attended an Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Resource Fair in December. This particular fair was held at an Arizona Department of Corrections (ADC) parole office.
Safety is always a topic of concern, whether personal or professional. Security cameras and officers safeguard our homes and places of business, but how often do we consider safeguarding our online habits?
Hailey Hendrikse is a driven and academically-inclined 18-year-old with big dreams for the future. Unlike many of her peers, Hailey has a clear plan that includes a career as a speech pathologist. Also unlike many of her peers, Hailey was born with a rare form of dwarfism called Pseudoachondroplasia, a condition that makes physical activity challenging and often times, very painful. In Hailey's eyes, it is a huge roadblock in her plans to attend a four-year university.
'Tis the season for colorful lights, festive music and all things that set the mood for a wonderful holiday. It‘s a unique experience for everyone, but have you ever wondered how the holiday hype might affect someone who is visually or hearing impaired?
For weeks leading up to the holiday season, DES colleagues located at the 8800 N. 22nd Avenue in Phoenix have been preparing stockings stuffed with toys, books, toiletries and other items for children. This week, those Division of Benefits and Medical Eligibility (DBME) colleagues played Santa, delivering 96 full stockings to children at the Vista Colina Emergency Family Shelter.
When you think of great customer service, what comes to mind? Customer service is defined as “the act of taking care of the customer's needs by providing and delivering professional, helpful, high quality service and assistance before, during, and after the customer's requirements are met. Customer service is meeting the needs and desires of any customer.”
There is a common assumption that employers aren’t hiring during the holidays. However, many companies prefer to hire during the joyous season so they can be fully staffed in preparation for the New Year.
The weekly claim filing process (also referred to as weekly certification) is used to verify that you were unemployed during the week and are eligible to receive benefit payments (provided that you qualify monetarily and are determined eligible to receive benefits). Weekly claims are filed by individuals who have applied for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits and/or have an existing Arizona Unemployment Insurance Claim with a monetary balance (meaning, you still have money remaining in your total benefit entitlement).
