Mesa Business Builder Educates U

The City of Mesa has partnered with Mesa Community College (MCC) to offer and fund a variety of college classes to participants in the Mesa Business Builder Small Business Assistance Program. These courses cover essential business topics to help employees develop new skills and enhance their business acumen.

Participants can choose from 27 Certificate of Completion (CCL) programs at MCC, including:

• Accounting
• Adobe Foundations: Animation and Graphics Production
• Construction (14 CCLs available under this area)
• Entrepreneurial Studies I
• Entrepreneurial Studies II
• General Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Organizational Leadership
• Python Applications
• Social Media Marketing
• Spanish Language & Culture
• Web/App Development 

Before enrolling in college classes, you must register for the Mesa Business Builder Small Business Assistance Program at Mesa HUUB.

If you haven’t enrolled yet, visit the Mesa HUUB website to sign up.

For questions, contact Kelley Keffer at mesabusinessbuilder@mesaaz.gov.

Connect with 
MCC Enrollment Navigator

• Schedule an appointment with Juan Carlos. 

• Reach out to Juan Carlos letting him know you are with Mesa Business Builder - juan.carlos.sanchez@mesacc.edu

• If you’re already enrolled at MCC, proceed to Step 2

Attend the Appointment

• Juan Carlos will assist you in enrolling at MCC and enrolling in your first semester classes.
• Bring a state issued ID to the meeting.
• Juan can meet virtually or in person. 

Connect With MITI Navigator

• Juan Carlos will connect you with Jasmine Garcia who will assist you after enrollment. Jasmine.Garcia@mesacc.edu
• If you have any additional questions regarding payment, attending class or program details please reach out to Jasmine Garcia. She will assist you from this point onward. 

Program Availability

The program opens for the fall term on August 19, 2023, and continues until funding is fully depleted or June 30, 2024, whichever comes first. It is offered to qualified, approved businesses based on funding availability.

Eligibility and Funding

• Tuition and course fees are covered by the program on a first-come, first-served basis.
• A participating business is responsible for MCC registration fees, books, and materials.
• Students must be legal Maricopa County residents* for tuition purposes.
• Businesses must select an eligible Certificate of Completion program at MCC.

Enrollment and Class Registration Limits

• Maximum of two students per business per term.
• Maximum of two classes per student per term.