Young man in scrubs

There’s more to life than just high school (although sometimes it may not seem that way to teens!) Soon our students will face the world beyond the classroom walls. To prepare our students for their futures in society, Maricopa High School has paired with several programs to offer students a wide variety of opportunities to learn skills that don’t come from just textbooks alone.

The state of Arizona also offers programs and information to help students prepare for future skills and receive the technical skills that will help them advance in the future. Please read more about the Career and Technical Programs offered in Arizona.


Cavit

Maricopa High School is a part of Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (CAVIT). This program offers training in skill areas such as:

  • Cosmetology
  • Graphic Design 
  • Medical Assistant
  • Fire Science
  • Law, Public Safety, and Security
  • Massage Therapy
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Digital Photography
  • Culinary Arts
  • Welding

Pinal County Tech Prep Consortium

Maricopa is also a member of Pinal County Tech Prep Consortium. This program helps students earn college credits while in high school. The purpose is to accelerate learning and save a buck or two in the process.


CTE Teachers

Please meet our Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers who offer their expertise and teach valuable skills to our students.

Rick Neilson
CTE Director
Phone: (520) 568-8100 ext 4015

Bart Romero 
Welding Technology, Career Explorations

Rich Ence
Business Management and Administration, General Business

Conroy Bowman
Business Technologies, Business Applications

Rex Sherry
Culinary Arts

Lisa Gandolfi
ABS-Anatomy & Physiology, Sports Medicine

Chuck King
Digital Photography

Nick Lopez
Culinary Arts

Yvette Gash
Medical Assistant Training

Peter Ventrone
Graphic Design


Affirmation

The Maricopa Unified School District affirms that it does not discriminate based on race, color, natural origin, sex, age, or disability in access or admission to, success or treatment in, any of its educational programs, activities, or employment opportunities. Additionally, a lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or acceptance into any program including career and technical education.