Sessions of 2025 Summer Conference: Marlo Loria
Ms. Loria, Marlo
Director of Career and Technical Education
Mesa Unified School District #4
Marlo Loria has been working collaboratively with teachers, administrators, staff, business and community representatives for the largest public school district in Arizona for over 17 years. As the director of career and technical education and innovative partnerships for Mesa Public Schools, she has extensive experience in building strategic partnerships with educators, businesses and community organizations to develop, execute and support a P-20 career pathways ecosystem for Mesa students’ academic, technical and economic success. As a result of her team's work, over 20,000 9-12th grade students have had one or more career touchpoints with a business and industry leader, helping foster their curiosity and passion for a future career. She has worked with workforce development partners, such as Mesa Chamber of Commerce and ElevateEdAZ to develop robust internship programs and work based learning experiences with companies like Honeywell, Boeing, Empire CAT, and Mayo Clinic.
Sessions:
Innovative Partnerships through Work Based Learning Experiences
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Westin La Paloma
- Administration
- Interdisciplinary
- School Counseling
Through Mesa Public Schools' Graduation Plus model, students graduate with both a diploma and a portfolio demonstrating their readiness for college, careers, and community engagement. Central to this model are meaningful work-based learning experiences with partners like Honeywell, Boeing, and Mayo Clinic, leading to a 250% increase in student participation in internships and job shadows. Discover how MPS developed and implemented this innovative approach, redesigned staffing, and forged business partnerships to seamlessly connect students with the workforce.
