Educational options that could lead to an even better career path West-mec is offering dozens of job pathways for high school students and adults looking to change careers. and last updated 2021-03-06 09:09:34-05 PHOENIX â Hundreds of thousands of Arizonans are still out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic and for some, it may be time to think about a new career option all together. The Rebound Arizona is committed to finding opportunities that are available to residents in our state. West-MEC, which stands for Western Maricopa Education Center, is the career and technical education school district for the northern and western portion of Maricopa County. It offers programs for high school students and adults.