Sessions of 2025 Summer Conference: Jim Grieshaber
Mr. Grieshaber, Jim
President
Jim is currently working as the Career and Technical Education Director in the Dysart Unified School District. As the CTE Director, he has been a member of Association of Career and Technical Education (ACTE), Association of Career and Technical Education of Arizona (ACTEAZ), Curriculum Consortium and ACOVA member, member at large, President elect, President and Past President for the last 6 years. Jim has been a Principal and Assistant Principal. He has supervised the CTE programs on his campus and was a Future Educators of America teacher. He also was a high school and middle school teacher for 14 years. Jim has 30 years of experience and has held numerous leadership roles during his tenure as a teacher, Building Administrator, and CTE Director. Jim was the ACTEAZ President from 2022-2025.
Sessions:
5326: ACTEAZ Board of Directors Annual Meeting
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Westin La Paloma
- Interdisciplinary
Join us for a special session as we honor the dedication of our outgoing Board Members and welcome the new leadership for the 2025-2026 term. This is an exciting opportunity to celebrate achievements, recognize contributions, and gain insight into the vision for the year ahead. All ACTEAZ members are encouraged to attend and connect with the new Board of Directors as we continue to strengthen our commitment to advancing Career and Technical Education in Arizona. Be part of this momentous occasion and help us empower the future of CTE!
5277: Rural School Communities: Supports for Today, Tomorrow and Beyond Think Tank
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Interdisciplinary
This CTE Think Tank is centered around the importance of fostering partnerships between educational institutions, local businesses and other resources (Center for the Future of Arizona, Pipeline AZ) . Rural schools often face unique challenges, including limited resources, fewer educational options, and a lack of industry exposure. By partnering with businesses, schools can provide students with relevant, real-world experiences that enhance their learning and better prepare them for the workforce. The goal is to create a collaborative environment where businesses have a direct hand in shaping curriculum, offering mentorship, and providing job opportunities for students, thus ensuring that the skills students acquire align with the actual needs of the economy.
5278: Banner/Dysart Collaboration: Build Successful Partnerships Between School Districts & Business/Industry!
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Interdisciplinary
Establishing a meaningful partnership between schools and businesses can yield profound benefits for students, schools, and the wider community. These collaborations provide students with real-world insights, practical skills, and networking opportunities, while businesses gain access to a pool of future talent and the chance to contribute to the development of a skilled workforce. However, for such partnerships to succeed, they require clear communication, shared goals, and mutual commitment.
