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Date of Event:<\/strong> 04\/17\/2026<\/p>

Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Mesa, Arizona<\/p>

Number of Attendees:<\/strong> 50 plus<\/p>

Event Summary:\u00a0<\/strong>At the April 17, 2026 groundbreaking for Mesa Community College\u2019s Workforce Development Corridor, Nicholas Martinez joined community, education, and industry leaders to celebrate a major investment in workforce development. Serving as AWS District 21 Director and Senior Manager at SRP, Martinez highlighted the importance of aligning education with industry needs, drawing on his experience as an MCC Welding Technology graduate and advisory board member. He praised MCC\u2019s faculty and leadership for building a strong pipeline of skilled talent that supports apprenticeships, career growth, and regional industry demands. Emphasizing the broader impact, Martinez noted the new facility represents a critical step in closing the skilled trades gap and strengthening collaboration between education and industry to drive long-term economic growth in Arizona.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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MCC Leadership & Speakers \u2022\tDr. Richard Daniel \u2013 MCC President \u2022\tMichael Voss \u2013 Dean of Instruction \u2022\tMichael Farley \u2013 Welding Technology Program Director \u2022\tCurtis Casey \u2013 Welding Faculty \u2022\tDr. Kimberly Focht \u2013 Veterinary Technology Program Director \u2022\tPeter Conden \u2013 Sustainable Horticulture Program Director [mesacc.edu] Government & Community Leaders \u2022\tFrancisco Heredia \u2013 Mesa City Councilmember \u2022\tMayor Mark Freeman \u2013 City of Mesa (mentioned in expansion context) [mesacc.edu], [abc15.com] Donors \/ Community Voices \u2022\tMegan Keller \u2013 Cade Keller Foundation \u2022\tBrian Cooper \u2013 Cade Keller Foundation o\tSpoke in honor of MCC welding student Cade Keller and student well-being initiatives [mesacc.edu] Students Quoted (ABC15 coverage) \u2022\tChris Stone \u2013 Welding student \u2022\tCaleb Hartneddy \u2013 Horticulture student [abc15.com] Companies, Organizations & Partners \u2022\tMesa Community College (MCC) \u2013 Project lead and training provider \u2022\tMaricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) \u2013 Governing district \u2022\tCity of Mesa \u2013 Public-sector partner \u2022\tCade Keller Foundation \u2013 Donor\/community partner \u2022\tSalt River Project (SRP) \u2013 Workforce training participant\/employer partner \u2022\tEmpire Cat \u2013 Industry training partner \u2022\tLocal industry & donors \u2013 Supporting funding and program shaping [abc15.com], [mesacc.edu] Workforce & Industry Impact \u2022\tAddresses skilled labor shortages in construction, manufacturing, and trades \u2022\tReplaces ~40-year-old welding facilities \u2022\tCreates a direct pipeline from training \u2192 certification \u2192 employment \u2022\tStrengthens apprenticeships and employer-aligned training programs [abc15.com] Mesa Community College Launches $39 Million Workforce Training Expansion Mesa Community College amping up workforce training with 2 new facilities | News | themesatribune.com<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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