Maricopa County Supervisors approved $1.29 million in funding to help provide career and technical educational opportunities to high school students in Mesa Public Schools. The approval comes a week before the start of CTE Month^®, an observation held each February to bring awareness to the important role that Career and Technical Education (CTE) plays for students and the economy.

“There’s more than one path to career success. While college or military service is the right fit for some young men and women, others are focused on joining the workforce,” said Chairman Clint Hickman, District 4. “This investment provides students in Mesa an opportunity to get skills in a specific field, even before they graduate high school.”

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved more than $6.4 million in funding this week to provide career development opportunities for county residents through the community college system. The funding is designed to help a minimum of 250 students enrolled in approved programs at Maricopa County Community Colleges through December 2024. Services offered with the funding will include career training, education, and career navigation.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is looking for a strong leader and dedicated public servant to lead the nation’s fourth largest and fastest-growing county. We have started a nationwide recruitment to find a successor to County Manager Joy Rich, who plans to retire in April.

• Chairman Clint Hickman, District 4 will lead the County in 2023.
• Maricopa County unveils their new brand and logo.
• Supervisor Steve Gallardo, District 5 throws an employee event to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Did you make a health-related New Years Resolution that you’re trying to stick to? Along with eating healthier and keeping active, make sure you schedule your annual health screenings.

Hecho A Mano hosted a cars and cigars auto show to raise money for our K-9 unit. There was a display of luxury cars and our K-9 showed off their skills.

Get that new doggy bed and food dish ready this weekend because starting February 1^st, Animal Care and Control is hosting an adoption special. Thanks to Bissell Pet Foundation, all adoption fees will be waived for dogs 6 months old and older.

“We adopted Bentley in October 2022. He was found abandoned in a grocery store parking lot. We met Bentley his second day at the shelter. We instantly fell in love with him. He's a perfect fit for our family. He loves car rides, being outside, cuddles, and playing with his toys. He's been such a joy to have around.”