Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services rescinded orders that direct K-12 schools to require masks on Monday, April 19, 2021. His news release says, “K-12 school districts and charter schools still maintain the right to institute and enforce policies to mitigate against COVID-19 spread, including the use of masks.” The…
KGUN 9 reporter Megan Meier shows how students are learning with technology hundreds of feet in the air with this report on our Air Transportation Drone Pilot Program.
Formal adoption of the following textbooks and online curriculum is being considered and will take place after review by the public for a period of sixty days (prior to the ratification for a formal adoption). These resources may be viewed by the public during business hours at the Pima JTED District Office, 2855 W. Master…
KVOA’s Lupita Murillo reports on how Pima JTED’s Health Care Pathways are helping provide the skilled workforce hospitals and clinics need in light of the pandemic.
We wanted to share information we received from the Arizona Department of Health Services today in light of Governor Ducey’s executive order relaxing COVID-19 restrictions. AZDHS Emergency Measure 2020-04 is still in effect, requiring masks in all K-12 schools. Masking is one of the top mitigation strategies for safe in-person learning as recommended by the CDC. Masks must…
KGUN 9 Reporter Megan Meier interviews Construction, Heavy Equipment Operations, and FAA Drone Operator student Kagan Barber on being one of five Arizona nominees for the CTE Presidential Scholars program.
Superintendent/CEO Kathy Prather reflects on the milestone of having the 100,000th student becoming a JTED alumni this year and what it means to our local economy in The Arizona Daily Star.
Raytheon Missiles and Defense is sponsoring the Event Center at Pima JTED’s flagship campus, The JTED Innovative Learning Center @ The Bridges, with a $100,000 grant. The two story, 48,000 square-foot campus, which opened in the fall of 2020, is located at 3300 S. Park Avenue. Located on the ground floor, the nearly 4,000 square…
KGUN 9 reporter Megan Meier interviews Superintendent Kathy Prather about how Pima JTED is working during the pandemic and offering new programs for the new 2021 school year.
Dear JTED Friends & Family: The Pima County Health Department informed us that three community health metrics are projected to remain in the red zone on the COVID-19 dashboard for two consecutive weeks. In a letter received today, Deputy County Administrator and Chief Medical Officer Francisco Garcia M.D., MPH states, “For the weeks of…
“This column is for every high school student within reading distance,” writes Arizona Daily Star reporter Ken Cook.
KGUN 9’s Veronica Acosta reports on JTED’s Fall Tech Camp, an opportunity for students to learn about career pathways in health care, engineering, culinary arts and much more.
KGUN 9’s Taja Davis interviews our Health Care Professions Program Manager Beth Francis, R.N. about an innovative way to connect our local health care partners who are recruiting with our current and former students.
KGUN 9 reporter Craig Smith interviews Pima JTED’s Construction Technologies instructor Craig Bal about the current high demand for skilled workers in the construction industry, and how much money JTED students can earn right out of high school.
Thanks to the generosity of Mr. Ross Potoff Pima JTED has hired Cari Burson as the first Endowed Chair for Recuitment, Counseling and Job Placement.
Inside Tucson Business reporter Noah Cullen interviews Pima JTED Superintendent Kathy Prather about providing Career and Technical Education online for students.
Formal adoption of Online program with digital curriculum is being considered and will take place after the Online Program has been reviewed by the public for a period of sixty days (prior to the ratification for a formal adoption). This resource may be viewed by the public during business hours at the Pima JTED District Office,…
Welcome to the August 7 edition of our Opening of School newsletter, with news and information for our new and returning JTED students. Learn about our optional on-site online learning location, take our Tech Survey, and shop for uniforms if you haven’t done so already.
Our newsletter for new and returning students (and parents and guardians) contains important dates and information for the 2020/2021 opening of school.
KGUN 9 reporter Veronika Vernachio interviews JTED Superintendent Kathy Prather about Pima JTED’s preparations to open for the 2020/2021 school year.
Formal adoption of the listed textbook is being considered and will take place after the textbook has been reviewed by the public for a period of sixty days (prior to the ratification for a formal adoption). This book may be viewed by the public during business hours at the Pima JTED District Office, 2855 W.…
We’re looking forward to providing a safe and effective learning environment for the 2020/2021 school year. Click this link to learn more about how Pima JTED is working closely with State, local officials, and the Pima County Health Department to determine when and how to resume in-person classes.
Formal adoption of Online program with digital curriculum is being considered and will take place after the Online Program has been reviewed by the public for a period of sixty days (prior to the ratification for a formal adoption). This resource may be viewed by the public during business hours at the Pima JTED District…
Formal adoption of listed textbooks are being considered and will take place after the textbooks have been reviewed by the public for a period of sixty days (prior to the ratification for a formal adoption). This book may be viewed by the public during business hours at the Pima JTED District Office, 2855 W. Master…
KGUN 9 reporter Veronika Vernachio speaks to Mary Darling, owner of Darling Geomatics, about the need for drone pilots in numerous industries.
Health Information Technology program as we speak with Pima Community College HIT instructor Peggy Murray and JTED PCC liaison Stacey Rich.
Hear from Pima JTED’s Graphic & Web Design Instructor Mike Srsen on how his program can help you use your artistic and creative skills to find an amazing and satisfying career.
Formal adoption of listed textbooks are being considered and will take place after the textbooks have been reviewed by the public for a period of sixty days (prior to the ratification for a formal adoption). This book may be viewed by the public during business hours at the Pima JTED District Office, 2855 W. Master…
Arizona Daily Star reporter Carmen Duarte takes a look at how industry and educators are working together to solve the shortage of home health care workers, including interviews with our Health Care Program Manager Beth Francis, R.N. and HCF instructor Brittany Marcello.
Make plans to attend the Pima JTED 2020 Central Campus Showcase Saturday, February 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our JTED @ Master Pieces Campus (2855 W. Master Pieces Drive). Prospective students and family members are invited to visit 30 Central Campus Programs and take part in: Hands-on activities Student demonstrations Meet the…
KGUN 9 reporter Veronika Vernachio investigates how high school students are preparing themselves for careers in law enforcement, the legal field, and much more.
KGUN 9 reporter Veronica Acosta examines the ingenious tools we use to teach compassionate care to our health care students, and why this program won this year’s prestigious ASBA Golden Bell Award.
Host Greg D’Anna speaks with Pima JTED Graphic Design Instructor Mike Srsen about how artistic and creative students can find high paying jobs and great careers as graphic designers.
Pima JTED’s Health Care programs will receive the Arizona School Board Association’s Golden Bell award Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the association’s 62nd Annual Conference held at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix. Pima JTED won the award for implementing innovative techniques, such as providing its 550 students who are enrolled in one of five health…
Host Greg D’Anna speaks with Pima JTED Health Care Professions Manager Beth Francis, RN, MS, and Pima JTED Licensed Nursing Assistant Program Coordinator Kelly Oursler, RN, about the growing dementia epidemic and how a JTED award winning program is creating compassionate health care professionals.
Learn how Pima JTED’s Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program can help you gain high-demand skills and enter a well-paying career with instructors at our JTED @ TRANE campus Daryl Royse and Scott Bossen.
Tucson Local Media’s Jeff Gardner reports on how students and industry have discovered a win-win situation at the Southern Arizona Construction and Career Days event held annually at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds.
We’re celebrating Sunnyside’s National award-winning CTE Teacher Cesar Gutierrez, the Common Ground award for our new campus rising up on Tucson’s Southside, the inspiration of Dr. Kevin Fleming, and the two new CTE programs for students at Santa Rita H.S. It’s all in the latest edition of The Way to Work.
Sahuarita Sun reporter Kim Smith interviews several Walden Grove High School Law, Public Safety, and Safety students in instructor Doug Hansen’s class about a new simulator the class obtained. It’s the same one that police officers use for training in shoot/don’t shoot scenarios.
Host Greg D’Anna speaks with Pima JTED Industrial Trades & Facilities Manager Jim Luckow and Pima JTED Director of Career & Educational Services Stacey Rich about Construction careers and the upcoming Southern Arizona Construction and Career Days event Nov. 6 and 7 at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds.