activities · 18
what they do
direct service · 12
- Administer student scholarship program Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOffers and awards scholarships to students annually, with applications open from January 1 to March 27, 2026, and hosts scholarship awards ceremonies. Also provides tuition assistance for Bioscience and Engineering at the University of Arizona, transportation assistance, and student program-related support for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Conduct counselor workshops and outreach Career Exploration Campus VisitsOperates annual Counselor Summer Workshops, with applications open for the 2026 session, and engages school counselors to discuss career choices and JTED programs. Organizes visits to businesses and educational institutions to inform counselor guidance.
- Counselor Workshop Program Career Exploration Campus VisitsOperates an annual Counselor Summer Workshop to educate school counselors about career opportunities in local industries and JTED programs, including site visits to businesses and educational institutions. The 2025 workshop was held in June, and applications for 2026 are open.
- Student Scholarship ProgramOffers and awards annual scholarships to students pursuing further education in fields such as nursing, automotive, construction, mining, arts, and healthcare. In 2025, awarded over $45,000 in scholarships through multiple named funds including Future Success Scholarships, O'Rielly Automotive Scholarships, and the Thomas R. Brown Family Private Foundation Scholarships.
- Student Scholarship Program Targeted Educational ScholarshipsOffers and awards scholarships annually to students pursuing further education in various fields, including healthcare, automotive, construction, mining, arts, and education. In 2025, awarded over $50,000 in scholarships through multiple named funds such as Future Success Scholarships, O'Rielly Automotive Scholarships, and Thomas R. Brown Family Private Foundation Scholarships.
- Student Tuition and Program Assistance Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides tuition assistance for students enrolled in Bioscience and Engineering programs at the University of Arizona, along with transportation and other program-related support for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Support for Health High School Construction Targeted Educational ScholarshipsReceived a $2.5 million challenge grant to fund the planned construction of a Health High School, indicating active investment in expanding educational infrastructure for career-focused learning.
- Support for Student Development and LearningProvides a collaborative classroom environment that fosters peer learning, personal growth, and skill development in areas applicable to various industries, including design. Programs aim to build student self-confidence, work ethic, and career readiness.
- Support student academic and personal developmentProvides a collaborative classroom environment that fosters peer learning, personal growth, and skill development applicable to industries such as design. Programs aim to build student self-confidence, work ethic, and industry-relevant knowledge.
- Tuition and Student Assistance Program Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides tuition assistance for students enrolled in Bioscience and Engineering programs at the University of Arizona, along with transportation and program-related support for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Workplace and Educational Facility Development Behavioral Health Facility ConstructionReceived a $2.5 million challenge grant to fund the planned construction of a Health High School, supporting long-term educational infrastructure development.
- Workplace and Industry Engagement Awards Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentSupports workplace awards and industry partnerships as part of its broader mission to connect education with local workforce needs, including recognition programs for business involvement in student success.
capacity building · 6
- Counselor Workshop Program Career Exploration Campus VisitsOperates an annual Counselor Summer Workshop and related outreach to educate school counselors about career opportunities in local industries and JTED programs. Includes organizing visits to businesses and educational institutions to strengthen alignment between counseling and workforce pathways.
- Deliver educator capacity-building programs Educator Externships & Sponsored CourseworkOffers a Teacher Externship program where educators complete 80 hours of work in a business related to their field and receive a $2,000 stipend, and provides sponsored professional development including full tuition for graduate-level online courses at the University of Wisconsin, Stout. Also facilitates externship experiences and organizes visits for counselors to educational institutions and businesses.
- Educator Professional Development Sponsorship Educator Externships & Sponsored CourseworkProvides sponsored professional development opportunities for educators, including full tuition coverage for graduate-level online courses at the University of Wisconsin, Stout.
- Graduate Tuition Sponsorship for Educators Educator Externships & Sponsored CourseworkProvides sponsored professional development for educators by covering full tuition for graduate-level online courses at the University of Wisconsin, Stout, to enhance teaching skills and career readiness instruction.
- Teacher Externship Program Educator Externships & Sponsored CourseworkOffers a professional development program for educators through 80-hour externships in local businesses related to their teaching field, including a $2,000 stipend. Facilitates skill updates and real-world industry connections to improve classroom instruction.
- Teacher Externship Program Educator Externships & Sponsored CourseworkOffers a professional development program for educators through 80-hour externships in businesses related to their teaching field, providing a $2,000 stipend upon completion. The program aims to update teaching skills and align instruction with industry needs.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Advocacy for career and technical education through cross-sector collaboration career_and_technical_education_advocacyPIMA JTED FOUNDATION advances career and technical education by leveraging a diverse board that includes representatives from education, business, and community sectors, ensuring broad-based support and alignment with workforce needs.
- Advocacy for career and technical education through cross-sector collaboration career_and_technical_education_advocacyThe organization advances career and technical education by leveraging a diverse board that includes representatives from education, business, and the community, ensuring broad-based support and alignment with workforce needs.
- Advocacy for career and technical education through multi-sector collaboration career_and_technical_education_advocacyThe organization advances career and technical education by leveraging a diverse board that includes representatives from education, business, and the community, ensuring broad-based support and alignment with workforce needs.
- Funding-dependent scholarship model funding-dependent programmingProvides scholarships and awards, with program scope and availability directly tied to annual funding cycles, making financial sustainability a central determinant of programming.
- Funding-dependent scholarship programming funding-dependent programmingThe foundation offers scholarships and awards, with program scope and availability directly tied to annual funding levels, reflecting a resource-responsive approach to student support.
- Funding-dependent scholarship programming funding-dependent programmingProvides scholarships and awards to students, with program scope and availability directly tied to annual fundraising outcomes, reflecting a resource-responsive model.
- Inquiry-based learning as a core instructional approach inquiry-based learningThe foundation supports inquiry-based learning to promote critical thinking and student engagement, using real-world exploration as a mechanism for deeper understanding.
- Inquiry-based learning as a core instructional approach inquiry-based learningUses inquiry-based learning to engage students in active exploration and critical thinking, fostering deeper understanding of career pathways and academic concepts.
- Inquiry-based learning to deepen student engagement inquiry-based learningUses inquiry-based learning as a pedagogical strategy to actively engage students in exploring real-world challenges and developing critical thinking skills.
- Mentorship as a driver of student development mentorshipIntegrates mentorship into its programs as a core mechanism for guiding student growth, building confidence, and connecting learners with experienced professionals.
- Mentorship to support student development mentorshipIntegrates mentorship as a key strategy to guide student growth, combining personal support with professional exposure to build skills and confidence.
- Mentorship to support student development mentorshipMentorship is used as a key strategy to guide students, build confidence, and connect them with professionals, enhancing personal and career growth.
- Program evaluation through student feedback program_evaluation_through_student_feedbackAssesses the effectiveness of its tuition assistance program by collecting and analyzing student feedback, ensuring accountability and responsiveness to participant needs.
- Program evaluation through student feedback program_evaluation_through_student_feedbackThe foundation evaluates the effectiveness of its tuition assistance program by collecting and utilizing student feedback, ensuring responsiveness and continuous improvement.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Annual Scholarship Program
Offers multiple named scholarships for high school students in JTED/CTE programs pursuing further education in fields like healthcare, automotive, construction, and the arts
Dr. Linda Arzoumanian Sponsored Professional Development
Funds graduate-level online courses at the University of Wisconsin-Stout for CTE educators in areas such as digital learning tools and instructional design
Pima JTED Foundation Teacher Externship
Provides $2,000 stipends for CTE teachers to complete 80-hour industry externships to update their skills and improve classroom instruction
relationships · 16
who they work with
- Connie Hillman Family Foundation Funder — Awarded a $2.5 million challenge grant to fund the planned construction of a Health High School, matching $1.00 for every $2.00 raised from new donors over two years.
- Daughters of the American Revolution Partner — Provides scholarships to students.
- Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Tucson Chapter Partner — Provided a nursing scholarship.
- Dr. Linda Arzoumanian Partner — Sponsors graduate level professional development opportunities for educators.
- Gadabout Partner — Site for counselor visits.
- Mining And Minerals Education Foundation (MMEF) Partner — Provided a scholarship for students supporting the mining industry.
- O’Rielly Automotive Partner — Provided scholarships for students pursuing automotive fields at Pima Community College.
- O’Rielly Chevrolet Automotive Partner — Provides automotive training opportunities.
- PCC Downtown Partner — Site for counselor visits.
- Pima Community College Partner — Collaborates with Pima Community College for counselor visits and student support.
- Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) Tucson Chapter Partner — Provided scholarships for students supporting the mining industry.
- Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG) Partner — Provided a scholarship for students pursuing arts fields.
- Southern Arizona Construction Career Days (SACCD) Partner — Provided a scholarship for students supporting the construction industry.
- Thomas R. Brown Family Private Foundation Funder — Awarded a $250,000 grant to support the Foundation’s initiatives including student scholarships, counselor workshops, and workplace awards.
- Thomas R. Brown Family Private Foundation Partner — Provided scholarships for students pursuing further education.
- University of Wisconsin, Stout Partner — Provides online graduate-level professional development courses for educators sponsored by Dr. Linda Arzoumanian.