Community

Mountain Institute JTED has developed partnerships with local and regional schools, businesses, industries and government agencies to assist in program development and delivery.  Mountain Institute staff is in the process of developing a Business, Industry and Agency Council later this year that will serve in an advisory capacity.  The initial task of the group will be to spearhead efforts at developing a 5 to 10-year Strategic Plan.  The group would serve as in an advisory capacity to monitor program and strategic planning progress.

The seven-member Governing Board meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.  The meeting is located at the district offices, 3003 Centerpointe East Drive in Prescott.  All meetings begin at 6:00 p.m.; the public is always invited.

Following are some additional highlights regarding current community activities:

  • Mountain Institute (MI) has created an on-going dialogue with Yavapai College to ensure communication and potential coordination of program and activities
  • A partnership is being established with Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) to help with transporting youth to JTED classes.
  • MI staff is developing a pilot program with the Yavapai County Juvenile Detention Office and NACOG to establish a program that would provide educational direction and opportunities to youth currently under the supervision of the Juvenile Probation Office.  The purpose would be to create a Career Pathway and educational program leading toward a high school diploma and industry certification as appropriate
  • Dialog has started with Old Dominion University and Northern Arizona University to establish partnerships that might include distance learning program articulation with Yavapai College that could lead to a 4-year degree program.  

Presentations to community groups occur on a regular basis:  Mountain Institute staff is happy to provide community groups presentations on the JTED concept and programs.  Recent presentations have included:  Yavapai Contractor’s Association, Project SLIM; Frontier Rotary Club; Prescott Sun-Up Rotary; “Hot Topics”-a local TV program provided by the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce;  Co-Sponsor ship of Yavapai College CTEC Career Day, Booth at Prescott Valley Job Fair. 

To schedule a presentation, call the MI District Office at 928.771.0791.

Below, Superintendent Ray Polvani thanks Kathy Sircy for her leadership
and guidance serving as the Chair of the JTED Governing Board for 2009.