For Employers

Connect with Students at Mesa Community College

Contact Career Services

Southern & Dobson

Building: 36N
P: 480-461-7592

Hours

Regular Business Hours:
Mon-Thu: 8 am – 6 pm
Fri: 10 am – 5 pm
Closed Sat and Sun

Summer Semester:
Mon-Thu: 7 am – 6 pm
Closed Fri, Sat and Sun

Are you an employer looking to make a connection with the student population at MCC? We offer a variety of opportunities to engage with talented students through job fairs, internships, and various community initiatives.

  • Please fill out our Connection Opportunities Interest Form to provide us with your contact information and specify the types of opportunities you are interested in. We will then follow up with tailored options and details for you.

Looking for talented, motivated, and eager-to-learn interns to join your team? Partner with our community college's Career Services Department and offer paid internships that will shape the future of tomorrow's workforce. Be a part of a program that not only benefits your organization but also empowers students to reach their full potential. Together, we can create a brighter future for our community.

  • If you are interested in connecting with our Internship Coordinator to find out more about how to become an internship partner with paid internships, please fill out our Employer Internship Interest Form.

Connection Opportunity Options

1. Maricopa PipelineAZ

By creating an account with Maricopa PipelineAZ you will gain access to a platform that connects you with skilled, work-ready students and graduates from Maricopa Community Colleges. Our innovative skills-mapping technology and networking opportunities ensure that you find the perfect candidates to meet your hiring needs, while our comprehensive resources support your recruitment efforts. Join us today and discover the benefits of partnering with a diverse and talented pool of potential employees who are prepared to contribute to your business's success.

Create your account now to start exploring the exceptional talent Maricopa PipelineAZ has to offer.

1. Register
Sign-up easily for Maricopa PipelineAZ it only takes a few minutes.

2. Create your company profile
Create your online presence using our employers tools to stand out to students whose skills align with your open positions.

3. Post unlimited jobs
Post job openings, internships, and apprenticeships to reach qualified student candidates seeking employment or work-based experience. Please review our Employer Guidelines before posting.

View the below video to get started as an employer with Maricopa PipelineAZ.

2. Working Wednesdays

During the Fall and Spring semesters, the Career Services Department hosts Working Wednesdays on campus from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (2:00 pm end time the Career Services and ASMCC Job and Resource Fair). We welcome employers on campus to table and speak with interested students about the job and work-based learning opportunities available within their organization. There will be a limit of 20 to 25 employers per General Working Wednesday and for the Career Services and ASMCC Job and Resource Fair.

For Employers: Working Wednesday Flyer

  • Employers - Working Wednesday recruitment opportunities will open soon for Fall 2024! If you are interested in participating in the upcoming employer recruitment events, please fill out the Working Wednesday Recruitment interest form. Please take note of the following information:
    • General Working Wednesdays are $25 for participation
    • Career Services and ASMCC Job and Resource fair are $100 for participation

The Maricopa Community Colleges' Career Centers reserve the right to grant access to employers based on the needs of our diverse constituencies. Our policy includes reviewing all employer access requests for content and suitability. We do not accept job postings from businesses whose purpose conflicts with MCCCD's policies, regulations, or overall mission. Please take the time to review the NACE principles at the bottom of this page for additional nationally endorsed policies.

Requirements for On-campus Recruitment:

  • Employers who can guarantee at least an hourly wage that complies with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act and State of Arizona minimum wage laws.
  • Recruiting for business opportunities, multi-level marketing businesses, or other ventures that require an initial investment is not allowed on campus.
  • After completing the request form, the Career Services Team will research your company and let you know if your request has been approved.
  • Employers are not permitted to post at free will around campus. Flyer disbursement outside of the Career Services must be approved by the Student Life and Leadership office. All flyers found that have not been approved will be removed.
  • All requests for space shall be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • All solicitation must take place at tables in designated areas. The standard space will be one table (8ft) and two chairs.

The campus is not responsible for providing tents or any type of coverage during outside events.

3. Physical Job Board

Are you interested in sharing your job opportunities with students and community members? If so, you can email your flyer to career@mesacc.edu to be posted for one month on the physical job board located in the Career Services office at MCC.

The flyer advertising the job position(s) must contain the following:

  • Company name
  • Logo
  • Location/address of your company site
  • Job description with minimum qualifications
  • Pay rate
  • Information on how to apply

NACE Principles

The Maricopa County Community College Career Centers subscribe to and endorse the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles for Ethical Professional Practice, which includes the following criteria:

  • Must have current or anticipated openings
  • Must have an “employer-employee” relationship in which there are no fees associated with becoming an employee of the organization
  • Must subscribe to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws established by the United States and Arizona governments

The Maricopa Community College District’s Career Centers have established the following additional criteria:

  • Sales positions must offer an ongoing base salary and not be commission-only
  • Multi-level Marketing (MLM) organizations and franchising opportunities are not permitted
  • No access will be granted to post jobs that put applicants in compromising situations, such as adult entertainment, escort services, presentation modeling, or similar activities
  • No access will be granted for positions where applicants would be paid per item to complete surveys, click on internet links, or post personal web content
  • Employers must abide by the job opportunity information submitted. It is not permitted to recruit for positions other than those positions already approved through the previously identified guidelines

In addition to the items listed above, MCC requests that all employers who attend our job fairs offer local employment to our students. Employees must be able to visit a local office to speak directly with a manager regarding concerns. We cannot promote employment opportunities with businesses that are based out of a residential (home) location.