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Mesa presents workforce development strategy; emphasizes partnerships, data dashboards and Mesa College Promise

Mesa Studies Council · October 30, 2025
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City economic development and workforce staff presented an update on Mesa's workforce development strategy that prioritizes partnerships, data-driven metrics and postsecondary access.

City economic development and workforce staff presented an update on Mesa's workforce development strategic plan, stressing the city's role as a convener and partner rather than as the direct provider of K-12 instruction.

Jay O'Donnell, economic development director, and Sarah Tolar, education and workforce administrator, outlined a multi-year effort dating to 2010 and cited milestones including Mesa K Ready (2018), Achieve60AZ stateside goals and the Mesa College Promise. "You cannot have workforce…

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