Our School

Cobre Valley Institute of Technology (CVIT) is a Career Education District (CTED). It is one of 14 in the state of Arizona. We serve six different copper mining communities of Southern Gila County and Northeastern Pinal County.

Why CVIT?

Our primary goal is preparing students for tomorrow's workforce. We are focused on preparing students for where the jobs are locally and globally.

workforce gap

Who Can Attend?

We provide career and technical education to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors in our member districts. Our member districts include:

Our services are also available to students who live within CVIT communities and are homeschooled or attend charter or online schools.

What Is The Cost?

There is no cost to students or their parents/guardians to enroll in CVIT Central Campus Programs! CVIT pays all tuition and certification fees.  Upon successful program completion, students will have earned college credit, industry certification, and technical skills for entry level employment.

Students in HVAC class

Our Goals

  • To upgrade and enhance existing CTE (Career and Technical Education) courses and programs at participating districts

  • To expand the options and rigor of CTE courses available to students

  • To provide innovative training for students to enter the Cobre Valley and Copper Basin workforce

  • To provide a community resource to enhance career skills and improve employability options

  • To develop and strengthen training opportunities with Gila Community College - Gila Pueblo Campus and community-based operations.

  • To train students for industry certificates to ensure successful entry into the labor market