Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) is a public school district providing career and technical education (CTE) programs that prepare students to enter the workforce, earn industry credentials, and pursue continuing education.

Students receive information on West-MEC programs during the 1st semester of their sophomore year and assistance with applications during the 2nd semester. 

Juniors and seniors may apply for specific programs. West-MEC determines admission.

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The ACE (Achieving a College Education) Program helps underrepresented students to complete high school and college by helping students make smooth transitions between three facets of the educational pathway: high school, community college, and university. 

Students apply for the ACE Program during fall semester of sophomore year after a presentation from Phoenix College. Completed application packets must be submitted to the counseling office. Packets received after the deadline may not be accepted by Phoenix College.

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Hoop of Learning (HOL) is an early high school-to-college bridge program available to students in grades 9-12. The program's intention is to reduce economic and cultural barriers that American Indian students may face while helping them transition from high school to college.

Hoop of Learning is Indigenous by design, based on a traditional Native American worldview of a circle, or hoop, of lifelong development. Its mission is to encourage, support and create conditions that empower American Indian students to complete high school and transition successfully to higher education.

For more information visit: Hoop of Learning