Sessions of 2024 Summer Conference: Chad Wilson
Dr Wilson, Chad
Superintendent
Dr. Chad Wilson is superintendent of the East Valley Institute of Technology, a Career Technical Education District providing career training to high school students and adults at two campuses in Mesa. Born and raised in Tucson, Dr. Wilson earned his doctoral degree in education policy and administration from the University of Arizona, a master’s degree from Northern Arizona University, and a bachelor’s degree from UofA. He has also worked as a middle school teacher, principal, and associate superintendent. Under his leadership, EVIT led lobbying efforts to allow Arizona’s CTEDs to offer associate degrees in high-demand fields and to secure $10 million in state funding to build a residential center for foster youth at EVIT’s Main Campus. He has been voted Best Education Leader several times by East Valley Tribune readers, and was honored in 2022 by Arizona Capitol Times as Leader of the Year in Public Policy in Education.
Sessions:
4526 - Time for CTE to Evolve to Meet Arizona's Changing Needs: Associate Degrees, Foster Care Youth
07/16/2024
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Hilton El Conquistador
- Administration
- Community College
Since Arizona’s Career Technical Education Districts were created, workforce needs have changed, with 65% of jobs now requiring post-secondary education or training. But just 46% of all Arizonans 25 to 64 have an associate degree or professional certification. At the same time, the state’s foster care youth face an uncertain future. EVIT successfully lobbied the Legislature to allow CTEDs to offer associate degrees and secured $10 million in state funding to build a foster youth residential center. EVIT leaders will share how CTE should evolve to better meet the needs of Arizona’s students.
