About This Event
Building a Strong Tomorrow, Today
On September 1, the JTED Foundation is hosting Transformation Summit 2026. The Foundation invites you to come see for yourself the power of career and technical education to transform lives, industries, and the economy. The solutions are there, learn how to leverage them.
Join us at the Program Expo and Luncheon to find out:
What Does Technical Education Look Like in Southern Arizona?
Come and see for yourself at the CTE Program Expo:
- Take a spin on a flight simulator
- Save a life with the ARES mannequin
- Separate cells using electrophoresis
- Try your hand at the drone obstacle course
- Navigate a laser maze
- And more!
What Does the Data Say?
Jennifer L. Pullen, the Director of the Economic and Business Research Center in the Eller College, is one of the most trusted voices in understanding the economic landscape of our region. She will set the stage, laying out the regional impact of early interventions in career exploration and training.
How Can Southern Arizona Leverage its Unique Strengths?
Technical Education in Southern Arizona is a shining star in the state. Hear about its impact from some of the keystone industries that underpin our
regional economy:
- Justin Haag, CFO at Freefall Aerospace
- Brenda Sanchez, Executive Director at SEAHEC
- Jesus Quintero, Manufacturing Engineer at Edmund Optics
Moderator: Paloma Santiago, AZTC
What solutions already exist? What infrastructure can you leverage to feed your workforce pipeline? Hear from the leaders in the space:
- Shawn Blubaum, Tucson Regional Dir, Sundt Construction
- Dan McCormick, Southwest Center for Optics and Photonics
- Kelle Maslyn, Pima County Economic Development
- Sarah Abbott, Automated Industrial Technology Dean, Pima Community College
Moderator: Merrill Kemp-Wilcox, JTED Foundation
Hear from industry and progam experts about the solutions in place today that allow JTED and the 14 member districts it serves to build your next generation of employees and the region's next generation of leaders. Find out how you can be a part of the solution.
The JTED Foundation works to strengthen the success of career and technical education students, teachers, and programs across JTED and its 14 member districts.
About This Event
Building a Strong Tomorrow, Today
On September 1, the JTED Foundation is hosting Transformation Summit 2026. The Foundation invites you to come see for yourself the power of career and technical education to transform lives, industries, and the economy. The solutions are there, learn how to leverage them.
Join us at the Program Expo and Luncheon to find out:
What Does Technical Education Look Like in Southern Arizona?
Come and see for yourself at the CTE Program Expo:
- Take a spin on a flight simulator
- Save a life with the ARES mannequin
- Separate cells using electrophoresis
- Try your hand at the drone obstacle course
- Navigate a laser maze
- And more!
What Does the Data Say?
Jennifer L. Pullen, the Director of the Economic and Business Research Center in the Eller College, is one of the most trusted voices in understanding the economic landscape of our region. She will set the stage, laying out the regional impact of early interventions in career exploration and training.
How Can Southern Arizona Leverage its Unique Strengths?
Technical Education in Southern Arizona is a shining star in the state. Hear about its impact from some of the keystone industries that underpin our
regional economy:
- Justin Haag, CFO at Freefall Aerospace
- Brenda Sanchez, Executive Director at SEAHEC
- Jesus Quintero, Manufacturing Engineer at Edmund Optics
Moderator: Paloma Santiago, AZTC
What solutions already exist? What infrastructure can you leverage to feed your workforce pipeline? Hear from the leaders in the space:
- Shawn Blubaum, Tucson Regional Dir, Sundt Construction
- Dan McCormick, Southwest Center for Optics and Photonics
- Kelle Maslyn, Pima County Economic Development
- Sarah Abbott, Automated Industrial Technology Dean, Pima Community College
Moderator: Merrill Kemp-Wilcox, JTED Foundation
Hear from industry and progam experts about the solutions in place today that allow JTED and the 14 member districts it serves to build your next generation of employees and the region's next generation of leaders. Find out how you can be a part of the solution.
The JTED Foundation works to strengthen the success of career and technical education students, teachers, and programs across JTED and its 14 member districts.
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