MESA, Arizona -- April 10, 2024 -- Mesa Community College invites the community to “The Future of Fashion,” 6 p.m., April 25, in the Navajo Room on the Southern and Dobson Campus, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa. Free and open to the public, the event features over 100 original designs by MCC Fashion Program students.

“Our students’ enthusiasm and drive is what gives our program its energy. This fashion show showcases our student’s creative talents, pattern-making and sewing skills,” said MCC Fashion Design Occupational Program Director, Kimberly Broxham. “This year our Fashion Show Production class along with student volunteers from our Merchandising classes are showcasing their skills behind the scenes, providing valuable work experience for those planning for careers off the runway."

Several student-designs will be presented on the runway of the Mesa Fashion Forward being presented by the Mesa Chamber of Commerce at Superstition Springs Mall (JCPenney Court) on April 20.

Unlike many fashion programs, MCC welcomes individuals interested in learning specific skills, such as draping or sewing, and those interested in earning a certificate of completion or an Associate in Applied Science degree.

Learn more about the degrees and certificates offered by the MCC Fashion Program at mesacc.edu/fashion.

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

Mesa Community College is nationally recognized for university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, service-learning and innovative approaches to education. 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. Host to more than 25,400 students annually, MCC offers degree and certificate programs at its two campuses and additional locations through a combination of modalities. MCC is transforming how it champions student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. MCC is a Hispanic Serving Institution with nearly 50% of its students being the first in their families to attend college. MCC has the largest indigenous student population of all the Maricopa Community Colleges; its American Indian Institute serves students from the 22 federally recognized Arizona tribes as well as out-of-state tribes. The 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.

MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org.

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