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). The public may view textbooks Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Except Holidays) at: Pima JTED District…
The Arizona Daily Star’s Johanna Eubank reports on Ross Potoff’s recent contribution of $1 million to benefit Pima JTED students who are earning industry certifications and licenses to enter the workforce free of student debt.
Here’s the latest news on Potoff Private Philanthropy’s surprise gift to the JTED Foundation of $1 million, and ground breaking news about our new building. Sometimes high school graduation speeches go off-script, and when that happened this year at Pima JTED’s Program Completion Ceremony, the speaker, Bill Westcott, Executive Director of Potoff Private Philanthropy received…
KVOA’s Kylie Warren reports on Potoff Private Philanthropy’s gift of $1 million to the Pima JTED Foundation.
KGUN 9 reporter Veronica Acosta interviews our Veterinary Assistant student Kaiya Davis and shares how JTED is helping students enter Veterinary careers.
Arizona Daily Star reporter Johanna Eubank reports on how the Rotary Club of Tucson is helping JTED through it’s Dream Big: Make a Difference in our Community Grant of $250,000
Friday, May 17, 2019 Gates open 6:30 p.m. Ceremony starts 7:30 p.m. Kino Sports Complex (2500 E. Ajo Way) The Pima JTED Program Completion Ceremony will celebrate the inspiring stories of 650 students who have completed their Central Campus Career and Technical Education programs. This year, we have several students who have completed one or…
Tucson Local Media reporter Jeff Gardner takes a closer look at how our Biotechnology programs at Ironwood High School and Pueblo High School are preparing a skilled workforce for local industry.
Pima JTED breaks ground on a new 50,000 sq. ft. campus on Tucson’s Southwest side, Precision Manufacturing students at Desert View High School buiild confidence and skills to land jobs, our Veterinary Assistant students gain valuable paws on experience, and more in the May issue of The Way to Work.
The Pima Joint Technical Education District (JTED) is breaking ground on the northwest corner of I-10 and Park Avenue mid-May for a two-story, 50,000 square-foot Innovative Learning Campus. The new campus, located on the western section of the Bridges, is slated to open in July 2020. The site is being developed through a joint venture…
Voyage Phoenix profiles the success of Cutting Class JTED Academy of Cosmetology student Macy Wallace and her career at Gadabout Salons.
Arizona Daily Star reporter Brenna Bailey reports on our new JTED Innovative Learning Campus being constructed at I-10 and Park at the Bridges.
The Rotary Club of Tucson (RCOT) has selected Pima County Joint Technical Educational District (JTED) as the winner of its dream big; make a difference in our community centennial project competition. JTED’s project, the Innovation Learning Center, will be built in one of the areas of greatest need in our community. It will receive a…
KGUN 9 reporter Ivan Rodriguez interviews our Construction Instructor and Internship Coordinator about the construction worker shortage crisis hitting Arizona.
KGUN 9 Reporter Natalie Tarangioli reports on two new CTE programs that will be available to high school students, and how we’re doing our part to offset our nation’s shortage of skilled workers.
Pima JTED Fire Service students and instructor, Fire Captain Gary Watson, are holding a dedication ceremony this Saturday, February 16, to celebrate a recent gift from the Three Points Fire District: A 1985 Van Pelt Fire Engine on a Spartan Gladiator Chassis, that is outfitted with a 500 gallon tank, a 1500 gpm Hale 2…
On Friday, Feb. 15, and Saturday, Feb. 16, 50 construction professionals will judge the skills of 111 local high school students, who are preparing to enter the industry, in six categories; Construction Technology, Advanced Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Masonry, and TeamWorks, which involves a four-person team building a project from a blueprint. It’s all part of…
KGUN 9 reporter Brian Brennan interviews JTED @ Star Construction instructor Craig Bal and students Luis Villa and Lorenzo Nourjian about the value of Career and Technical Education.
Pima JTED Veterinary Science teacher Ashley Williams, CVT, has distinguished herself as a National Board Certified Teacher, an honor considered the gold standard of teaching. National Board Certification is earned by teachers who meet rigorous standards through a performance-based, peer-reviewed series of assessment components. The four major components focus on content knowledge, differentiation in instruction,…
Construction students at Cienega High School restore a 1915 home, the first class of Community Service Officers we graduated with Tucson Police hit the streets, and check out Construction and Career Days all in the December edition of The Way to Work!
Green Valley News reporter Kim Smith reports on how Pima JTED’s Construction and Heavy Equipment Operations students are highly sought after by employers who are facing a shortage of skilled workers.
Pima JTED has received a federal grant renewal from the Child and Adult Care Food Program to continue providing healthy snacks to students who attend evening programs at the district’s JTED @ Camino Seco and JTED @ Master Pieces campuses. With the help of the grant originally awarded in 2013, Pima JTED has continuously provided…
JTED @Amphi Land Lab – Wednesday, Aug. 1 JTED @ Baboquivari – Started July 12 JTED @ Camino Seco – Wednesday, Aug. 1 JTED @ Empire – Started July 20 JTED @ Flowing Wells – Thursday, Aug. 9 JTED @ Master Pieces – Wednesday, Aug 1 JTED @ Mountain View – Monday, Aug. 6 JTED…
KGUN 9 reporter/anchor Kevin Boughton caught up with students at our JTED @ Star – Storm Center who will develop innovative new products and try to impress the sharks with them on June 29 to win $5,000 in scholarships.
KGUN 9 Reporter Craig Smith reports on ways students can avoid being replaced as employees with robots by focusing on the right high-demand jobs for the future. The story airs tonight (May 15) at 6 p.m. on KGUN 9 News.
The Pima JTED Foundation is pleased to announce the following students are the recipients of the Mr. Ross Potoff $1,500 Video Scholarship Contest for 2018. The students will be recognized during the Pima JTED Completion Ceremony this Friday, May 18, at 7 p.m., Tucson Convention Center Arena. Nate Brown, Walden Grove High School, Law &…
Our Veterinary Science students invite you to bring your best buddy to the JTED @ Amphi Land Lab clinic this Saturday, May 12, from 8 to noon, for free vaccines and microchips.
All programs are open for May 4 and beyond. Thursday, May 3 JTED @ Master Pieces – Open JTED @ Camino Seco – Open JTED @ Amphi Land Lab – Afternoon/Evening Programs Open JTED @ Baboquivari – Open JTED @ Empire – Open JTED @ Flowing Wells – Open JTED @ Mountain View – Afternoon/Evening Programs Open JTED…
Our Culinary Arts champions are headed to Nationals, Caterpillar treated our students to a Day in the Dirt, UA Physiology students are helping JTED students make a successful transition to the UA, the JTED Foundation is offering lots of scholarships, and much more!
Use your phone to make a 2-5 minute video about your favorite CTE/JTED program and you could win one of 23 $1,500 scholarships generously offered through the JTED Fund by Mr. Ross Potoff.
Arizona Daily Star reporter Shaq Davis reports on a trio of Law, Public Safety & Security students who are working to keep elementary students safe.
KVOA TV 4 reporter Eric Fink reports on our EMT students who help provide first aid at local events such as the Cologuard Classic golf tournament.
Dozens of JTED students are celebrated as they sign letters of intent to attend Pima Community College on National CTE Signing Day, and Tanque Verde High School student Cassidy Camp keeps busy on her dream of becoming a general contractor by taking three JTED programs during her senior year.
KGUN 9 reports on how the Pima County Youth Career Connect project, Southern Arizona Manufacturing Partners, and Pima County One-Stop worked with us to arrange a trip for 140 Sunnyside students to tour 10 local manufacturers to keep students and high-paying jobs in our community.
During tonight’s regular meeting, members of the Pima JTED Governing Board voted to promote Deputy Superintendent Kathy Prather to replace retiring Superintendent Dr. Alan L. Storm effective July 1, 2018
Tucson’s top photographers help our students develop their skills, Law & Public Safety students become Young Protectors to keep kids safe, and a generous gift from the Arizona Cardinals may save lives, and more in the January edition of The Way to Work.
Our Heavy Equipment Operations program grand opening in Sahuarita gives business and community partners a reason to cheer, our Star Construction students return from helping the Lone Star State, and we salute our “Outstanding” NJROTC program at Cienega High School in the November edition of The Way to Work!
Formal adoption of the the textbook, Exploring Electronic Health Records, for the Healthcare Information Management program is being considered, and will take place after the textbook has been reviewed by the public for 60 days. View the text Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the JTED District Office, 2855 W. Master…
Construction companies build opportunities for students at the Southern Arizona Construction and Careers Days, The Rotary Club of Tucson deserves a “Classic” thank you, and more in the October issue of The Way to Work.
Southern Arizona Construction and Career Days are designed to demonstrate a wide variety of high-paying, in-demand jobs in the construction trades to high school students. KGUN 9’s Craig Smith reports on the two-day event that hosted 1,500 students.