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Comments
For the WestMEC Governing Board Members:
As a parent of a junior who is so excited to begin his program at WestMEC Northeast campus, I implore the board members to consider returning to in person learning as soon as possible. I believe many parents agree that with regard to safety precautions, WestMEC is a unique situation in the educational setting in several respects.
With smaller classes physical distancing requirements and will make the ingress and egress if the facilities easier. Since West-MEC I’m not your “traditional campus” there is not food service or other areas outside of the initial arrival and final exit of the students throughout the day, which limits exposure to not only students but the staff as well.
The students which are comprised of high school juniors and seniors who have a higher level of a maturity level and can be held responsible for their own behavior and accountability like mask wearing and physical distancing.
WestMEC programs are unique in that hands-on, in-person instruction is required. The practical and vocational skills and experiences offered by WestMEC are paramount, not only to the students but to our society as well, but it will be meaningless if the courses are offered only on-line.
In fact, to help with this point Mike Rowe, the famous actor and outspoken supporter of the trades has said without programs such as WestMEC and other technical education programs, the services that so many of us rely on daily, will soon start to decline unless we have vocational and technical education programs for our young people and also to change the narrative that a four year degree is no longer required.
What WestMEC offers not only to your students but to the entire state, is highly trained, professionally trained and certified individuals who are excited about starting in their chosen career fields and to break this ongoing issue we have of people loaning money to young people for educations in programs that are no longer valid.
I have spoken to many of the kids in my sons HVAC program and they know and understand what would be required of them, with physical distancing and masks, and they have said they want to get in the classroom and lab, in their uniforms and start in person hands on instruction.
I know I am not alone as a parent in encouraging the WestMEC Governing Board to return our students to in-person learning as soon as possible. Your students' futures should not be delayed any longer; please trust them to be professional and resilient during this difficult time and allow our young adults to meet this challenge with the grace and professionalism that WestMEC embodies.
As a parent, taxpayer and someone who attended technical school right out of high school programs like WestMEC are near and dear to me and I will support programs such as these and the vital role they play.
Again, I would implore the Governing Board, do what is in the best interest of the students who have decided to take on these courses of study, and many like my son, who is doing virtual learning through his home school, to online classes through his home school district as well as his West-MEC course. This is the sacrifice he is willing to make for the rest of the year to be able to attend his courses on the West-MEC campus.
We look forward to all of you seeing that WestMEC is truly unique...and with the unique situation happening today, WestMEC, can like it’s counterpart EVIT, for in-person instruction on August 17, and do it safely with accountability of the students, parents and staff.
Thank you for the time to listen to parents and the concerns of our students. We look forward to hearing your decision.
Respectfully,
Nathan Nixon
Police Officer (Ret.)
Criminal Intelligence Officer
[email protected]
602-574-9453 cell
As a parent of a junior who is so excited to begin his program at WestMEC Northeast campus, I implore the board members to consider returning to in person learning as soon as possible. I believe many parents agree that with regard to safety precautions, WestMEC is a unique situation in the educational setting in several respects.
With smaller classes physical distancing requirements and will make the ingress and egress if the facilities easier. Since West-MEC I’m not your “traditional campus” there is not food service or other areas outside of the initial arrival and final exit of the students throughout the day, which limits exposure to not only students but the staff as well.
The students which are comprised of high school juniors and seniors who have a higher level of a maturity level and can be held responsible for their own behavior and accountability like mask wearing and physical distancing.
WestMEC programs are unique in that hands-on, in-person instruction is required. The practical and vocational skills and experiences offered by WestMEC are paramount, not only to the students but to our society as well, but it will be meaningless if the courses are offered only on-line.
In fact, to help with this point Mike Rowe, the famous actor and outspoken supporter of the trades has said without programs such as WestMEC and other technical education programs, the services that so many of us rely on daily, will soon start to decline unless we have vocational and technical education programs for our young people and also to change the narrative that a four year degree is no longer required.
What WestMEC offers not only to your students but to the entire state, is highly trained, professionally trained and certified individuals who are excited about starting in their chosen career fields and to break this ongoing issue we have of people loaning money to young people for educations in programs that are no longer valid.
I have spoken to many of the kids in my sons HVAC program and they know and understand what would be required of them, with physical distancing and masks, and they have said they want to get in the classroom and lab, in their uniforms and start in person hands on instruction.
I know I am not alone as a parent in encouraging the WestMEC Governing Board to return our students to in-person learning as soon as possible. Your students' futures should not be delayed any longer; please trust them to be professional and resilient during this difficult time and allow our young adults to meet this challenge with the grace and professionalism that WestMEC embodies.
As a parent, taxpayer and someone who attended technical school right out of high school programs like WestMEC are near and dear to me and I will support programs such as these and the vital role they play.
Again, I would implore the Governing Board, do what is in the best interest of the students who have decided to take on these courses of study, and many like my son, who is doing virtual learning through his home school, to online classes through his home school district as well as his West-MEC course. This is the sacrifice he is willing to make for the rest of the year to be able to attend his courses on the West-MEC campus.
We look forward to all of you seeing that WestMEC is truly unique...and with the unique situation happening today, WestMEC, can like it’s counterpart EVIT, for in-person instruction on August 17, and do it safely with accountability of the students, parents and staff.
Thank you for the time to listen to parents and the concerns of our students. We look forward to hearing your decision.
Respectfully,
Nathan Nixon
Police Officer (Ret.)
Criminal Intelligence Officer
[email protected]
602-574-9453 cell
As a parent of a junior who is so excited to begin her program at WestMEC Northwest campus, I implore the board members to consider returning to in person learning as soon as possible. I believe many parents agree that with regard to safety precautions, WestMEC is a unique situation in the educational setting in several respects.
The classes are small and therefore more easily able to allow for distance restrictions and also able to assign entrances and exits for specific classes.
There is no food service or "passing periods" so students need not be exposed to people not in their own classes.
Your students are High School Juniors or older and of a maturity level to be held responsible for their own behavior and accountability (mask wearing and distancing).
Your programs are also unique in that hands-on, in-person instruction is required. The practical skills and experience offered by WestMEC is paramount, but meaningless if offered only on-line.
I know I am not alone as a parent in encouraging the WestMEC Governing Board to return our students to in-person learning as soon as possible. Your students' futures should not be delayed any longer; please trust them to be professional and resilient during this difficult time and allow our young adults to meet this challenge with the grace and professionalism that WestMEC embodies.
The classes are small and therefore more easily able to allow for distance restrictions and also able to assign entrances and exits for specific classes.
There is no food service or "passing periods" so students need not be exposed to people not in their own classes.
Your students are High School Juniors or older and of a maturity level to be held responsible for their own behavior and accountability (mask wearing and distancing).
Your programs are also unique in that hands-on, in-person instruction is required. The practical skills and experience offered by WestMEC is paramount, but meaningless if offered only on-line.
I know I am not alone as a parent in encouraging the WestMEC Governing Board to return our students to in-person learning as soon as possible. Your students' futures should not be delayed any longer; please trust them to be professional and resilient during this difficult time and allow our young adults to meet this challenge with the grace and professionalism that WestMEC embodies.
Just trying to plan, but wanted to know with the benchmarks that came out by ADHS, will West-Mec be opening for in person instruction in August 17 as planned? I’m assuming with some of the forms we have received recently to sign the answer is yes, but wanted to know if there will be an announcement from the superintendent soon or not.
Is there anyone answering the phones at West Mec? I call and just get voice mail and no call back or I get a busy signal.
If you or anybody you know is looking for a new addition to your family or even a temporary foster situation please let me know ! Due to the closures of schools across Arizona we are faced with the tough decision of either getting them out and to a family or having them go back to the shelter which would be absolutely heartbreaking.
Will HS registrations for next year at the Northeast Campus still be held on Saturday Morning 3/28 or will those be re-scheduled? I have sent emails and called and I cannot get a straight answer as to whether they will still be held or postponed?
Great article.
Is there any way we can get this profession some exposure at West-MEC?
We at the United Surveyors of Arizona are interested in getting skilled personnel into the workforce.
We at the United Surveyors of Arizona are interested in getting skilled personnel into the workforce.
CTSO Training with Attitude at West-MEC!!!
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A faster way forward for high school & adult students. #GenerationOrange #CareerTechEd Our students have the choice to participate in tuition free programs(ex.
West-MEC prepares students for career success by providing opportunities to grow their knowledge through further education and skill development. We span 3,600+ square miles representing 46 high schools across the West Valley. Cosmetology, Medical Assisting, Coding, Auto Tech, etc.) focused on hands-on instruction, leadership development training and industry certification. West-MEC also offers Ad
Operating as usual
12/13/2022
12/13/2022
Last Thursday, our Southwest campus held a successful open house, inviting the community to check out our programs. Our staff and students did a fantastic job sharing their experiences and program knowledge with prospective students and their parents.
12/12/2022
Last week some of our Dental Science students took on a large volunteer project at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Students spent two days assisting with emergency dental care for under-insured and homeless individuals. Over 2000 kids and adults received care at this great event, and our West-MEC students had the opportunity to provide hands-on skills while working with dentists and lab technicians in the field.
12/09/2022
Students are job-ready when they earn valuable industry credentials with West-MEC.
Dental Science instructor Tracey Oium spoke a little about some of the crucial credentials that her students earn with her in their program, and how it helps them level up.
12/09/2022
Heads up! Our Virtual Parent Credential Night is this upcoming Wednesday, December 14, at 5:30 p.m! Register at bit.ly/WMRegistrationHealth
12/08/2022
Congratulations to the most recent cohort of Adult Ed Welding Technology completers! These students celebrated their accomplishments this week with a completion ceremony at the Southwest Campus. Good luck to you all as you embark on a new career pathway.
12/07/2022
Glendale’s West-MEC awarded ‘School of Distinction’
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Glendale’s West-MEC awarded ‘School of Distinction’ Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC), a career and technical education public school district with a Glendale campus, has been named a “School of Distinction” by Cognia, a global, …
12/07/2022
Pacific Dental Services values the skills, professionalism and workplace readiness that our completers come equipt with, which is why they hire West-MEC!
12/05/2022
If you missed the last open house, there is still a chance to catch two more this week!
Tuesday, Dec. 6th @ Central Campus from 5:30 - 7 pm
Learn more about Aviation Maintenance Technology, Drone Technology, Coding, Law & Public Safety, Precision Machining and Welding Technology.
Thursday Dec. 8th @ Southwest Campus from 5:30 - 7 pm
Learn more about Auto Technology, Dental Assisting, Electrical Trade Specialty, Energy & Engineering Technology, Environmental Sustainability, Construction Technology, Hairstyling, IT Security, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy Science, Physical Therapy, Veterinary Science and Welding Technology.
12/01/2022
Congratulations to West-MEC's own Rahsaan Bartet, who was named one of Arizona Capitol Times Under 40 Honorees. He was honored in last night's awards ceremony. Check out his portion below.
11/30/2022
Daniel is a former Welding student with some kind words about his time at West-MEC.
Want to learn a little bit more about the West-MEC experience? Visit our website to find out upcoming open house dates, info about our programs and more!
https://west-mec.edu
11/24/2022
West-MEC's Central Campus Law & Public Safety students volunteered their time earlier this week to help prepare Thanksgiving meals with The Salvation Army Metro Phoenix. We are proud of our students for making a difference in the community!
11/23/2022
Last week, our Northwest Campus held a successful Open House, inviting community families and prospective students to learn about West-MEC.
Are you interested in future Open House events? Check out the info for the last two, coming in December, linked below:
http://ow.ly/VRzi50LK1rN
11/22/2022
We are excited to share our annual impact report highlighting the 2021-22 school year.
As we move toward the holiday break, we are thankful for the opportunity to serve students and our community. West-MEC's mission, preparing students today for tomorrow's careers, is successful due to our collaborative partnership with students, parents, and the business community.
https://www.west-mec.edu/cms/lib/AZ50010839/Centricity/Domain/61/Impact%20Report%2021-22.pdf
11/22/2022
Last week, our Adult Education Welding program celebrated its latest cohort of completers. Congratulations to you all, and good luck as you begin your new career pathway!
11/21/2022
Earlier this month, The West-MEC Alliance held its annual Top Golf fundraiser. Here are a few photos from the event.
The West-MEC Alliance is a nonprofit education foundation focused on the success of West-MEC’s career and technical education (CTE) students. They collaborate with the community, business partners and industry sponsors to enhance educational opportunities that enrich lives and advance workforce development in our state and region.
Charitable contributions to the Alliance, at events such as these, provide West-MEC students with the resources required to complete their CTE programs and pursue industry certifications.
11/14/2022
Everyday Heroes is part of our West-MEC co-working space community. Join them for this great opportunity to gain CPR certification this Saturday, at our START facility.
We are just a over a week away from our FREE Community CPR event! We still have a few seats available for this training. Please register online www.everydayheroescprtraining.com
11/11/2022
In honor of Veterans Day, we want to thank all service men and women, but especially those we are happy to work alongside at West-MEC. We are grateful for your service. Please join us in recognizing our West-MEC staff that have served our country:
Airforce: Bob Spoon (Not Pictured), James Urban, Jay McDowell, Matthew Still, Michael Kozeniesky, Robert Chambers, Troy Gabaldon
Army: Aaron Parsons, Kim Canada, Michael Hawkins
Marines: Richard Jones, Lorenze Coffey
National Guard: Charlie Ellis, Patrick Clawson
Navy: Bruce Wilson, Dahr-Wynn Blakemore, Paul Getz, Rick Timmons
11/09/2022
Adelante Health values the skills and professionalism that our completers come equipt with, which is why they Hire West-MEC!
11/09/2022
Great hiring event taking place at our Northwest Campus next week.
11/07/2022
Project Search Spotlight
A big thanks to Fox10 for highlighting the amazing work that's happening in our Project SEARCH program.
11/07/2022
Last week our valued West-MEC partner, The Pendergast Elementary School District, held a special event honoring some of their teachers at our START facility. Teachers were given lunch, awards and free giveaways as a thank you for their hard work and dedication to their students.
11/03/2022
Last week, West-MEC was awarded Accreditation with Distinction from Cognia.
"West-MEC was in the top 5% of schools that participated in the accreditation process during the 2021-2022 school year. Accreditation from Cognia is a valuable mark of distinction recognized around the world... Being recognized by Cognia shows West-MEC has effectively implemented high-quality instruction, has shown consistent organizational effectiveness and has maintained a commitment to continuous improvement."
11/02/2022
Applications for the 23-24 School Year are officially open!
Join the Orange Wave. Click the link below to apply today:
https://www.west-mec.edu/Page/16
11/01/2022
Last Friday our Central campus held their annual Trunk-or-Treat, and it was a great success. There was an excellent turnout, with plenty of West-MEC families decked out in their costumes. 🎃
11/01/2022
Learn how Project SEARCH helps individuals 18-28 who have a disability to gain employment
Learn how Project SEARCH helps individuals 18-28 who have a disability to gain employment ((SL Advertiser)) West-MEC, Western Maricopa Education Center offers Project Search to help challenged young adults find work and independence. Call 623-738-0022 or visit west-mec.edu
10/28/2022
Today's Experience Orange Event was a great success! Thank you to all who attended, we were so happy to add a little splash of Orange to your morning. 🧡
10/28/2022
Congratulations to this month's CTSO Orange Star, Clarissa England, who does a fantastic job running the Southwest Campus General Construction social media account. Clarissa has been giving a glimpse into the hands-on learning in her program, including some of these photos from a recent skills competition.
Follow them on Instagram to see more of the Construction learning journey!
10/27/2022
It's not too late to register for tomorrow's Experience Orange event! Join us for this interactive event, and see how we prepare students to become skilled workers in our growing economy. Gain valuable information on our career programs and be part of a tour of our newest campus.
Register today:
https://bit.ly/EO22register
10/24/2022
Join us this Thursday at 4:30 pm to learn more about Project Search, insight into eligibility requirements, and the application process.
10/14/2022
Did you know that October is National Principal's Month?
West-MEC is fortunate to have some incredible Campus Administrators who put the needs of their students first every day. Thank you for all that you do Principals! 🧡
10/10/2022
Curious about West-MEC but don't know where to start? Our Open House Dates are fast approaching! Come on down to one of our campuses to learn more about our programs, tour our classrooms and labs, and learn how you can join .
10/07/2022
Join us on Friday October 28th, at our Central Campus, for a family friendly event. Trunk or Treat begins at 6pm, and will have food trucks, vendors, and of course, lots of candy!
Please Register below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trunk-or-treat-tickets-415035882497
10/07/2022
We appreciate our partnership, and we were happy to have you out to one of our campuses!
10/06/2022
Nursing student takes what she learned in class, saves life the same day
Here is West-MEC Nursing Services student, Tiffany McFall, featured on ABC15 news last night.
Amazing job, Tiffany!
Nursing student takes what she learned in class, saves life the same day “It’s crazy to think that the skills I learned here, I saved my best friend and coworker that day,” said the 18-year-old Ironwood High School Student.
10/05/2022
West-MEC student and hero!
Tiffany McFall used her Nursing Services training to save the life of her co-worker who was having a seizure while swimming in a pool. Tune into ABC 15 tonight at 5pm to hear more about her amazing story.
Thanks to ABC15 and Cameron Polom for coming out this morning to shoot a segment in our Nursing Services classroom with Tiffany!
10/05/2022
We know why our students are amazing, but when we get to hear it directly from industry partners who hire West-MEC completers, it's just a little bit sweeter 🧡
10/03/2022
We know that when our West-MEC students leave us, they have not only been set up with valuable technical skills, but also the building blocks of a career that will lead to economic independence.
Jose Gonzalez is a former coding student who found just that (seen here posing with his brand new truck). Click the link below to learn more about Jose's success since completing his program:
http://ow.ly/2maQ50L0j4B
09/30/2022
Did you know that only 9% of automotive repair and maintenance employees are women? Girl Gang Garage is trying to change that!
Last week Bogi Lateiner and the ladies from Girl Gang Garage hosted an all-female build at our West-MEC Northeast Campus, working on a 1961 Volvo PV544. Women from all experience levels were welcome to join in the restoration, and some of our very own Automotive Tech and Collision Repair and Refinishing students also lent a hand.
To learn more about the program, visit the Girl Gang Garage website:
https://girlganggarage.com/
To learn more about the West-MEC Automotive Tech or Collision Repair and Refinishing programs, visit our website:
https://www.west-mec.edu/domain/25
09/28/2022
Experience Orange is one month away!
Be our guest on Friday, October 28th for an interactive event! See how we are preparing students to become skilled workers in our growing economy. Gain valuable information on our career programs and be part of a tour of our newest campus.
Register Below:
https://bit.ly/EO22register
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West-MEC prepares students for career success by providing opportunities to grow their knowledge through further education and skill development.
We span 3,600+ square miles representing 46 high schools across the West Valley. Our students have the choice to participate in tuition free programs(ex. Cosmetology, Medical Assisting, Coding, Auto Tech, etc.) focused on hands-on instruction, leadership development training and industry certification.
West-MEC also offers Adult Education in similar pathways and Professional Development offerings for educators, administrators and business leaders.
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