Mountain Institute Career & Technical Education District

Meet Caleb, a recent graduate of Bradshaw Mountain High School and Mountain Institute CTED’s Veterinary Assisting program! Chosen as a Student Spotlight, Caleb says he first became interested in the program after seeing a recruitment table on
campus and learning more about careers working with animals. One of his favorite skills to learn was administering vaccinations during his externship, knowing he was helping keep animals healthy and safe. He also gained a deeper understanding of animal body systems and discovered that the veterinary field is often more collaborative and personable than many people expect.

This fall, Caleb will attend NAU to pursue a future in veterinary medicine, with aspirations of specializing in cardiac or neurosurgery. His advice to future veterinary students is simple: “Don’t be afraid to be hands-on. That’s the best way to learn.”
Outside of school, Caleb enjoys playing Super Smash Bros., performing on the clarinet, and has won music competitions since he was 14 years old. As the first person in his family to pursue animal medicine, Caleb credits a freshman biology teacher for inspiring his passion for animals and the natural world. “Nature is just the most beautiful thing,” he says.

Happy National Technology Day! Today's culinary professionals rely on more than just cooking skills—they use modern technology every day, from digital recipe management and inventory systems to specialized kitchen equipment that improves efficiency, consistency, and food safety.

At Mountain Institute CTED, our Culinary Arts students gain hands-on experience with the tools and technology used in professional kitchens, preparing them for success in an industry where innovation and creativity go hand in hand. ✨

Looking back on our Program Completion Celebration on May 7th, we're reminded that student success is truly a team effort. Students from our Dental Assisting, Fire Science, Medical Assisting, and Veterinary Assisting programs gathered to celebrate their hard work, perseverance, and growth, while enjoying games, laughter, and time together with the instructors, office staff, and board members who helped support them along the way.

The event was not only a celebration of our students' accomplishments but also a reflection of the dedication and commitment of the educators and staff who guided them throughout their journey. Congratulations to all of our program completers—we are proud of everything you've achieved and excited to see what comes next!

Today we honor and remember the brave service members who gave their lives for our nation. From all of us at Mountain Institute CTED, we wish everyone a meaningful Memorial Day as we reflect on their sacrifice and service.
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We’re excited to share our final Students of the Year by recognizing NINE outstanding students from Bradshaw Mountain High School by Mountain Institute CTED! 🤩

Steve, in Auto Body; Hayden, in Aviation; Chloe, in Culinary; Carmel, in Cybersecurity; Austin, in Diesel; Emily, in Education Professions; Anthony, in Fire Science; Layla “Alex,” in Nursing Assisting; and Maddison, in Veterinary Assisting, have all earned this recognition through their hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the year. Congratulations to each of these exceptional students on this well-deserved honor! 👏🎊🎉

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As the school year comes to a close, FOUR outstanding home-educated students are being recognized as Students of the Year by Mountain Institute CTED! 🤩

Elizabeth, in Medical Records; Aiden, in Pre-Engineering; Max, in the EMT program; and Gunnar, in Auto Repair, have all earned this recognition through their hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the year. Congratulations! 👏🎊🎉👏🎊🎉

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Congratulations to the final two of our CTE Rockstars 2026! 🌟

We’re proud to celebrate Prescott Valley Charter School’s College & Career Readiness Advisor, Rhea Taghon, and Tri-City College Prep’s Academic Counselor, Anne Stoxen, for their dedication, leadership, and impact on student success. 👏

FIVE outstanding students from Prescott High School are being recognized as Students of the Year by Mountain Institute CTED! 🤩

Michael, in Computer Programming, Briella, in Dental Assisting, Megan, in Design, Troy, in Robotics, and Brayden, in the Welding program, have all earned this recognition through their hard work and dedication. Congratulations! 👏🎊🎉👏🎊🎉

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FOUR outstanding students from Chino Valley High School are being recognized as Students of the Year by Mountain Institute CTED! 🤩

Wilmington, in the Construction program, Sophia, in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program, Tatiana, in the Legal Office program, and Alondra, in the Medical Assisting program, have earned this honor through their dedication, hard work, and commitment to their future careers. Congratulations! 👏🎊🎉

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Congratulations to two of our CTE Rockstars 2026! 🌟

We’re proud to celebrate Mayer High School's CTE Director, Rebecca Zimmer, and Seligman High School's CTE Bus Driver, Doug Starr, for their dedication, leadership, and impact on student success. 👏