The Mesa Workforce Development Center

The Mesa Workforce Development Center is committed to excellence, inclusivity, innovation, collaboration, accountability, and lifelong learning. It provides high-quality education and training, equipping students for success in the hospitality industry. This creates a pipeline of job-ready professionals. Affordable programs ensure opportunities for all to achieve success.

Transforming lives, building a stronger hospitality workforce

The School of Hotel and Restaurant Management in The W. A. Franke College of Business prepares you with the skills that future employers will demand. These skills include flexibility, adaptability, resiliency, and—most importantly—the ability to continually evolve in an ever-changing work environment that is led by technology and innovation in the industry.

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Welcome freshman, transfer, & returning adults

To enhance your hospitality career journey, we offer FlightPath™, a holistic approach to career development. This empowers you to assess your capabilities, life goals, and career path, leveraging the unique MWDC learning.

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MWDC information sessions

In Person: 
May 27^th • 4:00-5:30 pm
June 12^th • 5:00-7:00 pm (Hands-on Cooking Event)

Virtual Information Session:
via Zoom (a representative will contact you to confirm a time and date)

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