The Pima JTED Career and Technical Education District offers premier, tuition-free CTE programs to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. JTED enrollment for the 2021-22 school year will open on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.  Enrollment fills quickly, so if you're interested in JTED, make sure you prepare ahead of time and apply at the earliest opportunity.

Familiarize yourself with the Pima JTED website:  pimajted.org/

Visit the Enrollment Information page and review information about eligibility and the enrollment process, and use the O*Net Interest Profiler on this page to help narrow your choice of program.

To view all the programs offered--and the locations where they are offered--see the Programs & Classes page.

It is also very important that you speak with Dan or Karen in the Sky Islands office about your JTED plans so we can coordinate your class schedule.

Here's another chance to find out about opportunities at Pima Community College. Their second virtual college fair will be held on Tuesday, October 27, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. via GoToCollegeFairs.  You must register online in order to attend.

Visit the Pima Explore page to view the complete schedule, see what other colleges are participating, and register for the session of your choice.

If you are a senior planning to enroll in college next year, now is the time to complete the 2021-22 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA is the gateway to all federal aid, including loans, work-study, and grants. Many scholarships also require that a FAFSA be on file.

Before you begin, click here to see what to expect and what information you'll need in order to complete the FAFSA. Then go to the FAFSA home page and click the “Start Here” button.

Some states and schools have limited funds, so don’t delay!

The ACT test is scheduled for Sky Islands seniors on Tuesday, October 6.  This will be an in-person test on the school campus, and all COVID safety measures will be in place.

Students must come to campus to complete an ACT information sheet with Allie prior to the day of the test (this cannot be done on test day). It should take between 20 minutes and 1 hour depending on whether you choose to fill in the optional sections.
 
Updated available dates/times are:
   Monday, September 21:          3:30-4:30pm
   Tuesday, September 22:         3:30-4:30pm
   Friday, September 25:             3:30-4:30pm
   Tuesday, September 29:         3:30-4:30pm
   Wednesday, September 30:   3:00-4:00pm
   Friday, October 2:                      3:30-4:30pm
 
*If you have already picked up your 'Taking the ACT Test' booklet, please bring it with you when you come to complete your information sheet.  If not, you will receive your booklet then.
 
On test day, students should arrive at campus no later than 8:45am.  The test will begin promptly at 9:00am.  Students who arrive late will not be allowed to test.

You should bring: 

1. Mask
2. Number 2 Pencil (no mechanical pencils or ink pens). Do not bring any other writing instruments; you will not be allowed to use them.
3. Watch - You may bring a watch to pace yourself, but do not bring a watch with an alarm. During testing your watch must be removed and placed on your desk face up. If your alarm sounds during testing, you’ll be dismissed and your answers will not be scored.
4. Calculator (unless you requested to borrow one from the school).  Click here for the calculator policy.
5. Snacks (to eat outside the testing room during breaks)

 
You should NOT bring:

1. Textbooks, dictionaries, scratch paper, notes, or other aids
2. Highlighter pens, colored pens or pencils, or white out
3. Any electronic devices other than a permitted calculator
4. Reading material

 
The tests last approximately 3 1/2 hours.  Students should be done with the tests by 1:00pm
 
To prepare for the test, students may take advantage of Zoom tutoring sessions with Leighton and visit the Information for Examinees webpage.
 
Contact Leighton for the tutoring schedule, ljeffy@skyislands.org  or Allie with any other questions you may have, allie@skyislands.org.

Are you considering a career in engineering?  Pima Community College is hosting a virtual engineering show for U of A, Pima CC, and local high school students.  Local engineers will explain what they do and why they do it.

The show will be held via Zoom on September 21-25.  Different companies will present each afternoon, and presentations will finish with a student-centered Q & A session.

To register, email rlepercq@mail.pima.edu. You may call the Sky Islands office for additional information, (520) 382-9210.

Pima Community College has decided to pursue virtual college fairs via GoToCollegeFairs. The first fair is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 10:00am - 3:00pm.  Additional fairs are scheduled for October 27 and November 17. More fairs will be offered in Spring 2021.  You must register online in order to attend.

Visit the Pima Explore page to view the complete schedule, see what other colleges are participating, and register for the session of your choice.