JTED In The News

KGUN 9’s Greg Bradbury interviews Cosmetology Instructor Suzanne Youngquist about the benefits of JTED’s Cosmetology program.

KGUN 9 Reporter Megan Meier interviews Reggie Brooks about the new Automation and Robotics class being offered at JTED @ The Bridges.

Greg Bradbury, a KGUN 9 reporter, interviews Corinne Angello about the grant she received for her new point of sale initiative and why it’s important.

Corinne Angello is interviewed by Chloe Isaksen, a reporter for AZEdNews, about the grant she is receiving for a new point-of-sale training initiative.

KVOA News 4 Reporter Nicole Costantino interviews Innovation Tech High School Principal Patricia Hurley about students returning to the new JTED @ The Bridges campus.

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.

Earn your Registered Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Technician certifications, in high school, with the Pima JTED Medical Assisting program. Catalina Foothills High School student, Catherine Sanaghan, talks about how hands-on the MA program is and differences between JTED and her other high school classes. Do what you love in high school with the Pima JTED!…

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…

With more than half a dozen students receiving offers to work from companies like Granite, SUNDT, and Rummel the Pima JTED Heavy Equipment Operations program is a great jumping off point for high school students who want to go into the heavy equipment industry. Watch as Sahuarita HS Junior, Devin Million, and HEO Instructor, Tim…

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.

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.

Pima JTED Physical Therapy Technician student Cayla Lorenzana talks about how the Pima JTED has not only solidified her pursuit of becoming a physical therapy technician but has given her even more excitement about entering the industry! To learn more about the JTED Physical Therapy Technician program and all the programs the Pima JTED has…

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…

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.

Congratulations to Lauren Moraga, Pima JTED’s Legendary Teacher for 2020.  Dr. Nic Clement, Ernest W. McFarland Citizen’s Chair at the NAU Department of Educational Leadership, and JTED Superintendent Kathy Prather surprised Ms. Moraga during an adminstrator’s Zoom meeting.

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.