Dysart to Host Career and College Expo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 09/28/2023

DYSART SCHOOLS - Dysart Unified School District invites parents and students to a Career and College Expo on Thursday, October 19 from 5:30 - 7:30pm at the Dysart District Office, located at 15802 N. Parkview Place in Surprise.  

The expo showcases Dysart's Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, West-MEC, colleges and universities, and military representatives so families can explore opportunities to pursue in and after high school. This is a great way for 5th through 11th grade students and their parents to get hands-on with all of the career pathway classes and programs offered at Dysart Schools. The event is free and open to the public. Details can be found at www.dysart.org/CTEexpo. 

Businesses and organizations interested in hosting a booth at the event to highlight a college or career pathway can call 623-876-7991, email james.grieshaber@dysart.org. 

About Dysart CTE Programs

Dysart Schools currently offer 18 CTE programs at four high schools (Dysart High School, Shadow Ridge High School, Valley Vista High School, and Willow Canyon High School.) Program options include Automotive Technology, Culinary Arts, Digital Animation, Digital Photography, Education Professions, Engineering, Film and TV Production, Fire Science, Graphic Design, JROTC Army, Lab Assisting, Law Enforcement, Marketing, Nursing Services, Software and App Design, Sports Medicine, StageCraft Design and Production, Technology Device Maintenance. A new Emergency Medical Services (EMS/EMT) program will be launching in 2024/2025. Learn more at www.dysart.org/CTE. 

Dysart Schools CTE is currently working with Sun Health, Banner Health, and the City of Surprise through partnerships and to provide students with extended learning opportunities and internships.  Businesses and organizations interested in partnering with the district should call 623-876-7991 or email james.grieshaber@dysart.org.