"Developing a GIS skill-set at Mesa College has made me more productive at work and enhanced my capacity to handle complex land use issues."
- Michael D'Alessandro, Environmental Planner
"I feel Mesa's GIS program is preparing me for a career in the industry. When I started, I had no geography or GIS experience. Instructors Kim Mathis and Casey Cook have helped me learn challenging software programs, plan projects, and execute them. I am confident that the GIS skills I am acquiring in the program will be useful in the real world."
- Ellery Armstrong, Mesa College Student
"I had no previous GIS experience, but starting the certificate program helped me tremendously because I learned a broad overview of available GIS tools and accessible career paths. Instructor Kim Mathis' enthusiasm for the challenges and rewards that come from working in GIS are inspiring to any student thinking about GIS as a career."
- Andrea Clark, Mesa College Student
"The outstanding GIS program at Mesa College has influenced me pursue a Certificate of Completion in GIS. Attending more classes in the GIS program will help me better understand not only GIS, but also Cartography and Spatial Analysis. This will allow me to provide Environmental presentations and develop GIS data for our Environmental Programs."
- Rommel E. Tanglao, Environmental Officer
"GIS 110 was one of the most challenging intro-level courses I've ever taken. There is much more to the ArcView software (and GIS in general) than I expected, but I find it fascinating and the possible applications are endless. I'm committed to training for a new career and there is much to learn and no time to waste-the 8-week courses can be tough but definitely worthwhile!"
- Beth McCrindle, Mesa College Student
