Western Maricopa Education Center, a career and technical education public school district, is looking to fill open spots in high-opportunity programs for the 2025-26 school year.

The high-opportunity programs are available at West-MEC campuses throughout the West Valley. 

The programs focus on industries that have a low supply of skilled workers, but a high demand from employers. They include:

Central Campus - 6997 N. Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale:  

• Coding (Session 1): Interactive program that teaches students how to design and develop software, build apps for phones, tablets, websites and write and test computer code. 

• Precision Machining: A two-year program allowing students to gain insight on the select tools and materials needed to make durable goods, read blueprints, comprehend CNC theory and procedures, utilize machine shop math and more. 

Northeast Campus - 1617 W. Williams Drive, Phoenix:  

• Advanced Manufacturing: A comprehensive curriculum covering 14 key standards while students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and work with advanced systems such as the Festo MecLab, AC/DC Trainers, Hydraulics & Pneumatics Training Systems and PLC Training Systems.  

• Coding 

• Collision Repair & Refinishing: This hands-on repair program teaches metal work, basic painting and color matching, cost estimation, industry safety protocol, structural analysis, computer diagnostic systems and welding in collision repair. 

• Pharmacy Science: Students learn about the delivery of pharmaceutical services alongside licensed pharmacists in a pharmacy setting 

Northwest Campus - 13201 W. Grand Ave., Surprise:   

• IT Security: Lessons focus on the foundational principles of securing computer networks and managing risk while training students on managing networks, ethical hacking defense, troubleshooting Linux OS and mitigating security risks. 

• Law & Public Safety: Training in basic skills used in patrol functions, defensive tactics, use of force and first aid. Students will learn constitutional law, forensic science, first aid / CPR and more. 

• Powersports Technology: The course prepares students with technical skills to service, maintain and diagnose Powersport vehicles, such as Motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs and Personal Watercraft. 

Partner Programs:  

• Esports 

• Fire Science (Tues/Thurs) 

• Paralegal 

Career Academy @Agua Fria Campus:

• Electrical Trade Specialty: introduces students to the basic elements of electrical systems, allowing them to analyze construction drawings, perform maintenance on electrical circuits, work with control systems, install lighting, and motors. It is a great step in electrician training.

West-MEC specializes in providing premier career training programs to support more than 45,000 students from 49 high schools across 3,800 square miles of the northern and western Valley in their career pathways. Visit www.west-mec.edu/high-school-students/west-mec-campuses-in-arizona for information on open programs.