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SIATech at Phoenix Job Corps Center
518 S. Third Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004


Overview

 

Arizona SIATech at the Phoenix Job Corps Center is located in the heart of downtown Phoenix and is surrounded by Arizona's premier sports and entertainment venues: America West Arena and BankOne Ball Park. Just five miles west of Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix is young by historical standards but now ranks as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Because of its beautiful weather, activities can be enjoyed year-round.

 

Phoenix Job Corps is proud to have community support from such entities as City Government, Faith-Based Organizations, U.S. Armed Forces, the Phoenix Police and Fire Departments, Maricopa Community Colleges, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, and many other local businesses and organizations. Center Staff serve as active members of the Workforce Investment Boards and the Youth Councils for City of Phoenix, Maricopa, Mohave/La Paz, Coconino, Yavapai and Navajo Counties.

 

Students participate in evening activities, which may include playing team sports such as basketball, volleyball, and softball, or individual activities such as weight training, cardio training, arts-and-crafts, taking walks/hikes, or dance. The Job Corps Center also offers trips to concerts, outdoor cultural fairs, art exhibits and theater productions.

 

Principal Profile

 

Eric Pawlak became principal of the SIATech Phoenix site in 2007. Eric is a native of Phoenix and has recently been an administrator in the Balsz School District in the Phoenix area.


School News


SIATech Phoenix Teacher Felix Fornino was named Mentor of the Year at the Phoenix Job Corps Center.SIATech Phoenix had 54 graduates in July 2009. SIATech has two graduations per year, and this was the largest graduating class in the school's history. Felix Fornino, SIATech teacher and 2008 Mentor of the Year, wrote about the graduation day. The essay shares comments from a special student named Mirwais Yaqoobi, an immigrant from Afghanistan who gave praise to his teachers and looked forward to finding "a beautiful life in the future." Read more...