Students at the Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) took a major step from classroom to career this week during the school’s inaugural “Career Signing Day,” a first-of-its-kind event celebrating seniors who have already secured employment in high-demand industries.
"This is a moment worth celebrating," said West-MEC Board Member Frank Straka, "We often recognize students for athletic or academic achievements, but today we are clebrating something just as significant -- students who are workforece-ready, highly skilled and already stepping into careers that are critical to our economy."
While no students from Buckeye’s Southwest Campus on Verrado Way participated in the unique event, local students will be part of a Recognition Ceremony set for 9 a.m. on May 29 at Vineyard Church, 6250 W. Peoria Ave., Glendale.
Students in the following areas of study will be honored:
- Dental Assisting
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Laboratory
- Pharmacy Science
- Physical Therapy
- Veterinary Science
- Automation & Robotics
- Automotive Technology
- Construction
- Electrical Trade
- Emergency Medical Technology
- Energy & Manufacturing
- Hairstyling
- IT Security
- Water Systems
- Welding Technology
Other Key School Events coming up
Senior Awards:
- Buckeye Union High School, 6 p.m., Tuesday, Performing Arts Center
- Estrella Foothills High School, 6 p.m., Wednesday, Performing Arts Center
- Youngker High School, 6 p.m., Thursday, Performing Arts Center
Graduation Class of 2026
- Verrado High School 9 a.m., May 14
- Learning Center, 5 p.m., May 20
- Buckeye Union High School, 7:30 p.m., May 20
- Youngker High School, 7:30 p.m., May 21
- Estrella Foothills High School, 7:30 pm, May 22
