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About Us

Mountain Institute gets Yavapai County high school students started on the path to a variety of exciting careers with training, college credit and multiple certification options.

Mountain Institute, a Career Technical Education District (CTED), does this by offering enhanced Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses that students take while concurrently attending high school. It’s not just for public school students either; we encourage charter school and home school students to get their careers started by enrolling in CTED programs.

Student Spotlight: Rocco

Meet Hayden AKA Rocco, a standout junior at Bradshaw Mountain High School
and a rising star in the Drone and Ground School Academy program through
Mountain Institute CTED.

Student Spotlight: Krystel

A former Chino Valley Unified School District High School student who took and completed our Welding Program, Krystel, has come full circle- now working as a teacher’s assistant in the program that shaped her future.

Student Spotlight: Damien

Damien is one of our graduates from Chino Valley High School who completed our 2-year Auto Repair Technician programming first and is now completing his Auto Collision Tech certification as a continuation of services student.

Student Spotlight: Zack

Zack is a senior at CVHS who has spent his entire life in the area, with deep family roots—his mother also growing up in Williams. He is currently enrolled in the line working program.

Student Spotlight: David

David is a former EMT student who has successfully completed the program. As a continuation student, he has focused on his health and fitness, knowing that maintaining physical strength is crucial for the career he’s pursuing—becoming a firefighter!

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Average Teacher Salaries

-Average salary of all teachers employed in FY 2025 (budget year) $53,185
-Average salary of all teachers employed in FY 2024 (prior year) $61,660
-Increase in average teacher salary from the prior year $(8,475)
-Percentage increase -14%

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Our Mission

We give students the tools, training, and confidence that open doors to a brighter and more secure future. Our mission is to maintain premier and technical education conducive to producing lifelong learning and community leaders in an ever-changing society.