Sessions of 2025 Midwinter Leadership Conference, Feb 5 - 7, 2025: Marlo Loria
Ms. Loria, Marlo
Director of CTE & Innovative Partnerships
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:
Redesigning Work-Based Learning Opportunities Through Career Coaches
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Prescott Resort
Explore how Mesa Public Schools, Arizona’s largest district, is revolutionizing post-high school transitions and tackling the skills gap impacting industries nationwide. The innovative Graduation Plus model ensures students graduate with a diploma and a portfolio showcasing readiness for college, careers, and community engagement. Through meaningful work-based learning experiences with partners like Honeywell, Boeing, and Mayo Clinic, student participation in internships and job shadows has soared by 250%. Learn how MPS developed and implemented this model, redesigned staffing, and built business partnerships to connect students with the workforce.
