OUR MISSION

We prepare students for certification, degrees, careers and successful lives

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Get the jump on a career!

  • Allied Health - College Pathways
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Sports Medicine and Rehabilitative Therapies
  • Eastern Arizona Academy of Cosmetology
  • The Hair Academy of Safford
  • Computer Assisted Design & Drafting
  • Fire Science
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Individual Programs

What is GIFT?

Training for many careers requires specialized equipment or instruction materials that can be too expensive for high schools to provide. Also, some careers require specialized instruction that would not have enough interest to offer as a high school class. That's why we have the GIFT program.

The Gila Valley Institute For Technology (GIFT) is a Joint Technological and Educational District (JTED). A JTED is a joint effort between high schools, colleges and the community to provide education and experience in technical fields and to lead students towards certification in those fields.

    Participating Schools:

  • Duncan High School
  • Fort Thomas High School
  • Mt. Graham High School
  • Pima High School
  • Safford High School
  • Thatcher High School
  • Central Campus
  • Solomon Schools

Who can enroll in a GIFT progam?

Any students under the age of 22 who do not have a GED or High School diploma can register as long as they meet the school's entrance requirements and they are enrolled as a junior or senior in one of the participating high schools.

There is limited space avaialble on a first-come, first-served basis.

There are two ways that students can participate in the GIFT programs:

Central Campus Programs

Central Campus program classes are held at Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher. In addition to the basic GIFT requirements, you must meet EAC entrance requirements.

Satellite Programs

Satellite program classes are held at participating area high schools. To participate in these programs, students must meet the host high school's entrance requirements. Students may take classes at a school other than the one they currently attend.

How much does it cost?

There are no tuition or book costs for a student to participate in GIFT program classes. Students may be required to purchase certain materials or supplies required for a particular class or program.

How can I find out if GIFT is right for me?

Talk to your high school career tech counselor. You are also welcome to contact the central office directly or come by in person.

Upcoming Events

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Sep 6, 2010
Labor Day Holiday for all staff and students

Oct 8, 2010
Graham County Fair Day Work Day for 12 month staff

Nov 11, 2010
Veteran's Day Holiday for all staff and students

Nov 24, 2010
Early Release Early Release for Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov 25, 2010 - Nov 26, 2010
Thanksgiving Break Holiday for all staff and students

Dec 17, 2010
1st Semester Ends Early Release

Dec 20, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010
Winter Break Work Days for 12 month staff: 12-20 to 12-22 & 12-27 to 12-30

Jan 4, 2011
2nd Semester Begins

Jan 17, 2011
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday for all staff and students

Feb 21, 2011
President's Day Holiday for all staff and students

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