JTED NEWS

Learn about Pima JTED’s impact on our local economy, how our new flagship campus is helping change lives, and our plans for the future in the Special Section of BizTucson.

KVOA’s Meleny Gradillas reports: Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, City Council Member Richard Fimbres and Pima County Supervisor Adelita Grijalva toured the Pima JTED Innovative Learning Center.

KGUN 9 reporter Greg Bradbury interviews JTED Superintendent Kathy Prather about programs and plans for expansion at our JTED Innovative Learning Center @ The Bridges as Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and other elected officials tour the campus.

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…

Tucson Local Media reporter Jeff Gardner speaks with Medical Assistant instructor Demi Vaughn and Superintendent Kathy Prather about the challenges of teaching hands-on curriculum during the pandemic.

HCF Instructor Robert Nemec describes how he helps students gain the basic skills they need to start a medical career, and explore career options in health care so that students can choose the right senior pathway for them.

Discover how students can turn their passion for art and design into a rewarding career by mastering the essential Adobe Creative Suite software. Instructor Mike Srsen explains how his students gain real world experience in the student-run business, NexDesign.

Meet our Pima JTED Physical Therapy Technician Instructor Kimberly McCroy and learn how you can enter the workforce helping patients by the time you graduate high school and/or successfully enter college to pursue a career as a Physical Therapy Assistant or Physical Therapist.

Meet Pima JTED’s 3D Animation & Game Design Teacher David Fuller and learn how you’ll gain the skills to work in a variety of industries using the latest technologies for Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence.

KGUN 9 Reporter Greg Bradbury gets the scoop on our Heavy Equipment Operations program and how it’s helping high school students move into high demand jobs upon graduation.

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services rescinded orders that direct K-12 schools to require masks on Monday, April 19, 2021.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.

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.