Mark Woehl, MCC faculty; David Cain, MCC program director; Chad Buck, Sundt district manager; Lily Hernandez, MCC student; Dr. Tammy Robinson, MCC president; Travis McCarthy, Sundt district manager; John Giles, City of Mesa mayor; Matt Meaker, Sundt Government Relations vice president and director; Melissa Moreno, Sundt vice president and director of Admin. Talent Development; Sean Ray, Sundt vice president of Craft Workforce Development; and Christos Chronis, MCC chief philanthropy officer. MESA, Arizona -- June 27, 2023 – Sundt Construction has contributed $10,000 to Mesa College Promise, a commitment by the City of Mesa to fund tuition and fees to Mesa Community College (MCC) for eligible high school students.

First offered in 2021, the program covers tuition and fees to attend MCC for two years after funds from Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other scholarships are applied. It is funded by a $100,000 financial promise from the City of Mesa. Mesa Mayor John Giles has stressed the importance of educating and expanding the workforce to attract future industry, noting that the city has been successful in bringing corporations and industries to Mesa because of these efforts.

“Sundt is passionate about and committed to workforce development,” said Travis McCarthy, senior vice president and Southwest regional manager for Sundt Transportation Group. “We admire the Mesa College Promise program’s commitment to our community, especially how it offers high school graduates the opportunity to pursue their educational goals and build prosperity for themselves. Building prosperity for our community is key to our purpose as an organization, and we are proud to give this gift in support of Mesa and its residents.”

As one of the nation’s largest and most innovative general contractors with offices in multiple states, including Tempe/Phoenix, Sundt has a long history of social responsibility in the communities it serves. “One of our core values as a company is service, and we define that as going out of our way to improve people’s lives in the communities where we live and work,” added McCarthy, noting that the company supports numerous nonprofit organizations across the country with approximately $1 million annually distributed via quarterly grants.

Beyond financial support, the company’s employee-owners volunteer hundreds of hours each year for local nonprofits. “Building lasting projects also means building strong communities and our employee-owners are dedicated to supporting and improving the regions in which we have a presence.”

To be eligible for Mesa College Promise, students residing in Mesa must be graduating from a public, private, charter, online or home schooling program, including recipients of a state-accredited GED, have a 2.0 or better GPA and commit to taking a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. The program also provides students with their own academic advisor, a Promise orientation and career and financial aid advising. Fall 2023 will welcome the third group of students into the program.

Learn more about the Mesa College Promise at mesacc.edu/mesa-promise.

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Media contacts: Dawn Zimmer, 480-461-7892, dawn.zimmer@mesacc.edu

Mesa Community College is nationally recognized for university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, service-learning and innovative approaches to education. Host to more than 24,400 students annually, MCC offers degree and certificate programs at its two campuses and additional locations. On average MCC students provide 23,000 hours of community service annually. For more than 50 years, the college has served as a resource for education, workforce development and lifelong learning. MCC is transforming student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. MCC is a Hispanic Serving Institution. Nearly 50% of MCC students are the first in their families to attend college. MCC has the largest indigenous student population of all the Maricopa Community Colleges. The American Indian Institute serves students from 22 federally recognized Arizona tribes and out-of-state tribes. Our diverse student body includes hundreds of international students from around the world. Award-winning faculty are dedicated to student success, providing the education and training that empowers MCC students to attain their goals. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, on the traditional territories of the O'odham, Piipaash and Yavapai Peoples, MCC is one of 10 colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District. Visit mesacc.edu to learn more.

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