Career & Technical Education

At Ajo Unified School District, our Career and Technical Education Department helps students travel a road to success! CTE is changing lives for the better. We invite you to learn more about this wonderful program here on our website or by contacting our CTE coordinator.

Ajo Unified Featured in KOLD 13 News for CTE Program

KOLD 13 News recently featured a story about Ajo Unified School District receiving a new grant supporting Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities for rural students. Be sure to read the JTED Foundation Press Release – Pass Through Grants press release.

The story highlights the importance of providing rural students with access to high-quality career training and the exciting opportunities these programs create for Ajo students.

Watch the full story on KOLD 13 News to learn more about this exciting investment in Ajo Unified students.

Planning for the Future

Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are about providing students with choices and skills they need for their future. CTE classes address the specific program standards and reinforce the academic standards embedded across the CTE curriculum. We provide students with learning opportunities in a contextual, problem-solving format that applies to various post-secondary options.

Our focus is to prepare students to continue their education in college, community college, industry certification, or to enter the workplace. Strong academic skills blended with relevant career and technical curriculum will lead to viable career paths.

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) relate to specific CTE program areas and provide students with the opportunity to:

  • Learn leadership skills
  • Problem solve with adults
  • Compete in specific technical skills

A Joint Technical Education District

Ajo High School provides courses in the vocational field in conjunction with Pima County’s JTED (Joint Technical Education District). JTED classes are open to 10–12 graders.

For more details about each program, follow the links on this page.