A Faster Way Forward: Interview with Superintendent Greg Donovan

Throughout the pandemic schools and students alike have faced unprecedented challenges. Now in 2021, as Arizona starts to revive, students are looking for the education option that best fits their needs. Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC), a local public career and technical education district, has returned to their in-person, hands-on learning model, which is necessary for the variety of programs and certifications they offer. West-MEC operates four campuses throughout the North and West Valley which serves more than 37,000 students from 48 high schools from districts in the Phoenix Metropolitan area. West-MEC students are prepared to earn a certification and gain employment immediately after high school or apply their experiences and knowledge to their next level of traditional education. "Today, more than ever, it’s vital that students understand the application of academics to real-world careers,” said West-MEC Superintendent Greg Donovan. “The United States is, and will be, in need of a highly trained and skilled workforce for the 21st Century. We are grateful for the opportunity to develop new and thriving educational centers where students are empowered to participate fully in the economy." West-MEC’s focus is on the delivery of quality, comprehensive, articulated, industry-validated programs, facilities, equipment and resources that includes classroom instruction, laboratory instruction, work-based learning, and a Career and Technical Student Organization. Continue reading here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zavbl1IMt8p1JqmpFxZCI3rM1EbLCxfplyfVk5mH43c/edit?usp=sharing About West-MEC: West-MEC is a career technical education public school district that focuses solely on innovative career and technical education (CTE) programs that prepare students to enter the workforce and pursue continuing education. West-MEC CTE programs provide students opportunities to earn college credit and industry credentials. West-MEC serves more than 37,000 students from 48 high schools, across 3,600 square miles in the northern and western cities of the Phoenix Metropolitan area. West-MEC also offers adult education programs. Visit www.west-mec.edu/career-programs. About Superintendent Greg Donovan:  Greg Donovan has been the Superintendent of Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) since its inception in 2002. Under his leadership, West-MEC now operates four campuses in northern and western cities in Maricopa County and supports career and technical education in 12 school districts.