JTED Foundation (JTEDF) and the Arizona Mining Association present the JTEDF Mining Institute on May 27-29, 2026. Application deadline: April 15, 2026.
The JTEDF Mining Institute delivers immersive, multi-day tours designed for Career and Technical Education instructors in industrial manufacturing, offering hands-on experience and in-depth insight into today’s mining industry. The institute will help educators bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world industry practices, empowering them to prepare students for careers in mining.
Through tours and hands-on learning, instructors will gain a broad understanding of:
- Mining’s operations
- Safety and environmental best practices
- Technology and innovations
- 200+ careers available
TOUR NOTES
- The tours involve extended periods of walking, the use of stairs, outdoor conditions during the summer months, and time spent in enclosed spaces.
- Closed toed-shoes, pants and shirts with either short or long sleeves are required.
3-DAY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INCLUDES (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES
- UA Flandreau Workshop
- Empire CAT Simulations
- UA Flandreau Workshop
- Empire CAT Simulations
TOURS
- UA SX Underground Lab
- CalPortland
- South32
- UA SX Underground Lab
- CalPortland
- South32
TEACHER RESOURCES
- Class Presentation
- Student Career Toolkit
- Industry Insights & Contacts
- Class Presentation
- Student Career Toolkit
- Industry Insights & Contacts
ATTENDEES RECEIVE
- $750 Stipend
- Light Breakfast/Full Lunch
- P.D. Credits
- $750 Stipend
- Light Breakfast/Full Lunch
- P.D. Credits
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
Application is open to current CTE teachers in the following programs. If you do not teach one of the following but you feel your role applies, please make note in your application.
Agriscience | Automation and Robotics | Automotive Technologies
Business Management | Business Operations
Construction Technologies
Diesel Engine Repair | Digital Animation – Digital Communication
Emergency Medical Services | Engineering
Fire Science
HVAC | HEO
Law and Public Safety
Mechanical Drafting
Network Security
Precision Machining
Software and App Design
Welding Technologies
THANK YOU TO THE 2026 JTED MINING INSTITUTE SPONSORS!
