Mesa Community College Energizes the East Valley Economy
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Mesa’s highly rated public school system offers both traditional and specialized learning programs, along with East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), community initiatives and strategic partnerships, Award-winning Mesa Public Schools offers both traditional and specialized learning programs, while East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) provides a tuition-free option for high school students to earn college credit. Higher education opportunities include Mesa Community College, Arizona State University Polytechnic campus and Benedictine University.
to earn an associate’s degree, field certificate or those who are interested in personal or professional development,” Giles said. Benedictine University, a private Roman Catholic academic institution which opened in 2012, continues to grow, offering undergraduate and graduate programs, along with competitive athletics. A few miles away, near PhoenixMesa Gateway Airport is Arizona State University Polytechnic campus, ideal for students pursuing engineering and technical programs. Earlier this year, ASU announced it will open a second campus featuring a newly constructed academic building that is expected to be completed for the fall 2021 semester. “We are very excited about this new addition to the Downtown Mesa Innovation District to cultivate higher education opportunities,” Giles said. “Students will have the opportunity to pursue high-tech gaming, animation, film, media and virtual reality degrees which will ultimately add more competitive jobs and provide a quality workforce.”
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Learn more at: mesacc.edu/its-all-at-mcc/career-technical-education The Maricopa County Community College District is an EEO/AA Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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