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News JTED In The News
  • Jordan Limon

    JTED alum soars into his future

    Jordan Limon, a JTED Aviation Technology Alum, talks to KGUN 9’s Pat Parrish about his experience in JTED, his future plans and reaping the rewards of hard work and dedication.

    May 24, 2022
  • CTE Signing Day 2022!

    April 15, 2022
  • Construction competition is about more than just awards

    Arizona Public Media’s Duncan Moon talks to industry leaders, JTED alumni and Jim Luckow about the benefits that students receive from JTED’s Construction program, as well as how the students currently enrolled are the future of the growing industry.

    April 14, 2022
  • Construction students compete in an event that demonstrates their training

    KOLD reporter Shelby Slaughter talks to Chairman of the Arizona Builders Alliance for Southern Arizona Mike Goodwin about how critical CTE training for students is, especially in the Construction industry.

    March 28, 2022
  • JTED provides about 80% of funding for CTE programs at local high schools

    Green Valley News reporter Jamie Verwys speaks to the CTE Director of Sahuarita Unified School District Josh Fields about the benefits of CTE courses for students and the help that JTED provides the district.

    March 10, 2022
  • The Rotary Club of Tucson makes a $450,000 donation to JTED

    Tucson Local Media discusses the recent donation that the Rotary Club of Tucson made to Pima JTED using the proceeds from the past two years of their Car Show. JTED was the recipient of the Rotary Club’s Dream Big Centennial Project after being chosen by a grant committee.

    March 3, 2022
  • JTED could hold the solution for businesses struggling to find staff

    The Oro Valley “Next Steps” program aims to visit businesses in person to determine their problems. Dave Perry and Paul Melcher discuss how Pima JTED could hold a solution for businesses that are short staffed with KGUN 9’s Tina Giuliano.

    March 3, 2022
  • Senator Mark Kelly visits JTED @ The Bridges

    Students and staff discuss workforce development with Senator Mark Kelly during his visit to JTED @ The Bridges.

    January 31, 2022
  • Shortage of skilled workers despite the potential for high paying careers

    KGUN 9 Reporter Brian Brennan interviews our JTED @ Star Construction instructor Craig Bal on the lucrative careers available in the trades.

    January 25, 2022
  • Pima JTED receives $500,000 transportation grant

    Danette Davis talks to Nicole Costantino from KVOA about the A for Arizona “Arizona Transportation Modernization Grant Program.”

    November 9, 2021
  • Grand Opening of JTED Innovative Learning Center @ The Bridges!

    Read about the Grand Opening of JTED’s newest campus by KGUN 9’s Megan Meier.

    October 13, 2021
  • Tucson Classics Car Show benefits JTED

    In this special to the Arizona Daily Star, Loni Nannini reports on why the Rotary Club of Tucson chose to dedicate the proceeds from its signature annual event to benefit Pima JTED.

    October 12, 2021
  • The current job market, finding a good match

    KGUN 9 Reporter Taja Davis interviews City of Tucson Economic Initiatives Director Barbra Coffee and the Vice President of Tucson Asphalt Ramon Gaanderse about the need for skilled workers in Tucson.

    October 5, 2021
  • JTED Robotics program uses hands-on teaching for better learning

    Reggie Brooks and JTED Robotics & Automation students talk to KGUN 9’s Greg Bradbury about the benefits of hands-on learning in the classroom.

    October 1, 2021
  • JTED cosmetology program saves students money for certifications

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

    August 19, 2021
  • Pima JTED offers new class with focus on automation and robotics

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

    August 13, 2021
  • Pima JTED culinary arts program receives grant for point-of-sale training

    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.

    August 13, 2021
  • Corinne Angello starts Point-Of-Sale initiative with AZEdNews Classroom Grant

    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.

    August 11, 2021
  • Nicole Costantino at JTED at the Bridges

    ITHS welcomes all students in-person for first time since opening in 2020

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

    August 6, 2021
  • BizTucson cover

    BizTucson Special Section: Pima JTED A national model of tuition-free job training

    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.

    July 21, 2021
  • Mayor Romero and Adelita Grijalva

    City council members, Regina Romero tour JTED

    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.

    July 21, 2021
  • Mayor Romero and Adelita Grijalva

    New Pima JTED center brings new career possibilities

    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.

    July 21, 2021
  • two medical assistant students

    Challenge Yourself in High School

    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!

    June 30, 2021
  • teaching vitals in person and remotely

    Pima JTED balances hands-on learning in a virtual year

    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.

    May 6, 2021
  • instructor with heavy earth moving equipment

    Pima JTED prepares students for jobs in high demand

    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.

    April 30, 2021
  • man flying drone

    High school students “take off” in new drone operation class

    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.

    April 9, 2021
  • kvoa news 4 tucson logo

    Pima JTED answers call for additional health care providers

    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.

    March 31, 2021
  • multi-media journalist megan meier videos student kagan barber operating a skid steer

    Tucson student nominated to be named as 2020-2021 U.S. Presidential Scholar

    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.

    February 16, 2021
  • link to story about kathy prather, new deputy superintendent

    JTED now home to 100,000 success stories

    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.

    February 16, 2021
  • Megan Meier KGUN 9 News

    Pima JTED starts 2021 semester with online-only learning and new programs

    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.

    January 4, 2021
  • Arizona Daily Star logo

    Building Tucson Businesses: Pima County JTED supports students, employers

    “This column is for every high school student within reading distance,” writes Arizona Daily Star reporter Ken Cook.

    November 11, 2020
  • screen shot of walter wesch and lauren moraga

    Pima JTED 2020 Legendary Teacher

    October 26, 2020
  • Dr Raquel Martin on KGUN 9 news

    Fall tech camp aims to expose eight, ninth grade students to more career pathways

    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.

    October 6, 2020
  • Health care student adjusting bed

    Pima JTED creates job board on Facebook in place of cancelled job fair

    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.

    September 10, 2020
  • Lauren Moraga

    Legendary Teacher 2020 Announced

    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.

    September 3, 2020
  • Craig Bal

    Hot home market builds construction jobs

    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.

    September 1, 2020
  • Inside Tucson Business logo

    Burson named Endowed Chair for Recruitment, Counseling and Job Placement for Pima JTED

    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.

    August 14, 2020
  • Inside Tucson Business logo

    Pima JTED shifts to online instruction

    Inside Tucson Business reporter Noah Cullen interviews Pima JTED Superintendent Kathy Prather about providing Career and Technical Education online for students.

    August 14, 2020
  • Veronika Vernachio

    Pima JTED makes COVID-19 safety changes for upcoming school year

    KGUN 9 reporter Veronika Vernachio interviews JTED Superintendent Kathy Prather about Pima JTED’s preparations to open for the 2020/2021 school year.

    July 9, 2020
  • jted logo wearing a health mask

    Pima JTED implements protocols for safe return to school

    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.

    June 15, 2020


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