East Valley Institute of Technology
| East Valley Institute of Technology | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Mesa, Arizona United States | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: 33°24′48″N 111°51′53″W / 33.413251°N 111.864662°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Joint technological education district school |
| Established | 1991 |
| Opened | 1991 |
| School district | East Valley Institute of Technology District #401 |
| Grades | 10-12, adult |
| Website |
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The East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is a joint technological education district serving the eastern portion of the Phoenix, Arizona metro area. Its programs are available to students at the member high schools.[1]
Because EVIT is a public school, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students from the sending districts that meet class prerequisites can attend tuition-free. EVIT adds to a student's academic instruction with hands-on learning provided by experienced professionals and excellent resources. By allowing students to earn elective credit in 35 occupation-specific programs, EVIT enhances the future of every type of student. EVIT also offers continuing education classes to adults, allowing them to benefit from quality classes with low tuition rates and a variety of financial aid and interest-free payment options. Courses include:
High School and daytime programs
High School and daytime programs include the following:[2]
- 3D Animation
- Aesthetics
- Automotive Technologies
- Aviation
- Biotechnology
- Collision Repair
- Computer Repair
- Construction
- Cosmetology & Aesthetics
- Culinary Arts
- Dental Assistant
- Diesel/Heavy Equipment
- Early Childhood Education
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Fire Fighting
- Fashion, Interiors & Textiles
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Law Enforcement
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assistant
- Multimedia
- Nursing Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Physical Therapy Technician
- Precision Manufacturing
- Radio Broadcasting
- Robotics Technology
- Sterile Processing Service
- Summer School
- Veterinary Assistant
- Video Productions
- Welding
Adult Education Programs
Adult Education Programs include the following:
- Adult Education Center
- Aesthetics
- Collision Repair
- Cosmetology
- HVAC
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Practical Nursing [3]
- Precision Manufacturing
- Sterile Processing Service
- Surgical Technology
- Welding
Accreditation
The East Valley Institute of Technology is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.
Campuses
- Dr. A. Keith Crandell (Main) Campus
The main campus, which opened in 1991, and is located at 1601 W. Main Street, was renamed the Dr. A. Keith Crandell Campus in December 2011. It is located in west Mesa near Main Street and Dobson adjacent to the METRO light rail at Longmore/Main. [4]
It spans 65 acres, features more than 15 buildings, and houses the Administrative and District offices along with Adult & Continuing Education.
- East Campus
The East Campus located at 6625 S. Power Road opened in August 2011. The 10-acre, $17 million campus adjacent to ASU Polytechnic, is focused on health, aviation and cosmetology programs for high school students.
School districts
- Apache Junction Unified School District/Apache Junction High School
- Chandler Unified School District (4 high schools)
- Higley Unified School District (2 high schools)
- J. O. Combs Unified School District/Combs High School
- Gilbert Public Schools (5 high schools)
- Mesa Public Schools (6 high schools)
- Queen Creek Unified School District/Queen Creek High School
- Scottsdale Unified School District (4 high schools)
- Tempe Union High School District (6 high schools)
Services
EVIT also includes services such as Automotive and Collision Repair, Massage Therapy, Culinary and Baking services, Cosmetology Work-ups, Video Productions & Facility Rentals. These services are not free but are very affordable, being provided by students, which is also part of their learning experience.
See also
References
- ↑ "Evit - East Valley Institute of Technology". greatschools.org. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
- ↑ Reese, Michelle. "More adults coming to EVIT for new-career training". eastvalleytribune.com. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
- ↑ "Practical Nursing". evit.com. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
- ↑ Gonzales, Angela. "EVIT's main campus renamed after Dr. Keith Crandell". bizjournals.com. Retrieved 21 March 2014.