Career Plus

Your past doesn’t have to define your future. No matter what you’ve been through—prison, addiction, homelessness, or job loss—you can build a new life.

In our program, you’ll learn a trade that can help you provide for you and your family. But more than that, we offer life skills, mentoring, and long-term support to help you navigate barriers that may have tripped you up in the past.

We don’t want you to feel like you are just surviving. We want you to thrive! During the 8-week program, you will receive classroom teaching and hands-on practical training within your chosen career track: culinary, warehouse, or retail. At the same time you are going through the career track, you will also receive the “plus” classroom instruction. This includes personal mentoring, financial literacy training, life skills instruction, trauma recovery support, job placement, and support. This is the added benefit that no other career training programs have—the “secret sauce” that will help you succeed in any career you pursue.

With Chef John’s 25 years of experience in some of Tucson’s finest restaurants & resorts, and his previous Tucson Iron Chef title, you’ll be learning from the best.

Our graduates go on to incredible careers in culinary arts at some of the best restaurants in Tucson like: Wildflower, Miraval, Sands Club at the U of A, Bisbee Breakfast Club, Charro Restaurants, and more!

Warehousing is the backbone of today’s economy, and skilled workers are in high demand. In our Warehouse track, you’ll train in GAP’s own 20,000 square foot Community Warehouse, which distributes over $6 million worth of food and basic needs products to low-income families in Pima County every year. While learning viable skills, you’ll be rewarded by seeing how your work benefits struggling families in our community.

These skills open doors to good-paying jobs with benefits in logistics, supply chain, and commercial warehousing. You’ll graduate ready to step into a role as a strong candidate where efficiency, safety, and reliability are valued.

Retail is more than just a register—it’s about leadership, service, and sales. Our Retail track trains you to do all three!

Graduates stand out in the job market with practical experience and leadership training that allows you to move beyond entry-level positions.

The “Plus” life development component of the 8 week program supports the students with wrap-around case management, classroom teaching, resume writing and help with job placement.