{"id":4904,"date":"2025-01-10T09:02:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T16:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mesaforall.org\/?p=4904"},"modified":"2025-01-10T09:33:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T16:33:00","slug":"step-into-learning-how-students-are-exploring-mesas-tourism-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mesaforall.org\/?p=4904","title":{"rendered":"STEP into Learning: How Students Are Exploring Mesa\u2019s Tourism Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">STEP into Learning: How Students Are Exploring Mesa\u2019s Tourism Industry<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\" class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-01-10T09:02:35-07:00\">January 10, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Student Tourism Exploration Program (STEP), now in its fourth year, provides high school students with a unique opportunity to explore careers in tourism and hospitality. This initiative specifically focuses on Title 1 schools in Mesa, Arizona, and this year, approximately 61 junior and senior students from six high schools\u2014Mountain View, Red Mountain, Mesa, Dobson, Westwood, and East Valley Academy\u2014are participating. Through STEP, students gain hands-on experiences, explore local destinations, and develop valuable skills, all while connecting with their peers. One student shared their perspective on the journey so far:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-10 align uagb-block-65bda5b0 uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-21702d37\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;STEP has been an exciting and enriching experience for me. I\u2019ve had the chance to visit fascinating places in Mesa that I didn\u2019t even know existed,&#8221; shared a high school senior from Mesa High. &#8220;It\u2019s encouraged me to explore my surroundings and enjoy these adventures with my friends.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In September, students attended their first STEP event at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Mesa, one of Mesa\u2019s notable hotels. The event brought together high school students from across the region, fostering connections as everyone introduced themselves. \u201cWe learned about dining etiquette\u2014like how to use utensils properly and where to place them after a meal,\u201d the student said. The day also included a fun game of bingo with students and staff, adding a lighthearted touch to the educational experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October\u2019s activity introduced students to an immersive \u201cMeeting Planners for a Day\u201d experience. Participants visited three local hotels\u2014DoubleTree, Delta Hotel, and Sheraton Mesa Hotel\u2014and evaluated each venue for a hypothetical event. 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Students were impressed by the venue\u2019s vast space, which can accommodate a variety of events and sports championships. During the tour, they explored facilities for volleyball, basketball, pickleball, gymnastics, dance, soccer, and more. The day concluded with a group discussion over a pizza lunch, where students shared their thoughts about the visit. \u201cIt was a memorable trip that brought our entire STEP community together to connect and learn as a group,\u201d the students reflected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking ahead, participants are excited about upcoming field trips. They\u2019ll visit Revel Surf Park at Cannon Beach to explore surf tourism and entertainment, followed by a trip to Queen Creek Olive Mill to learn about agritourism and Mesa\u2019s Fresh Foodie Trail\u00ae. These experiences promise to deepen their understanding of tourism\u2019s many facets and its impact on the local community. 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