Central Campus Programs

These programs are open to high school students in the GIFT district on a space available basis. They are held on the EAC campus in Thatcher.
CATEGORYPROGRAMSUMMARY
Allied HealthAllied Health - College PathwaysThis is a general introductory program for students considering any career in the health care field.
Allied HealthLaboratory AssistantThis program will provide you with the basic knowledge needed to begin an educational path in the medical field.
Allied HealthPharmacy TechnicianThis program begins the educational path for a pharmacy technician, who works under the direction of a pharmacist.
Allied HealthSports Medicine and Rehabilitative TherapiesStudents in this program will learn basic exercise science, nutrition, fitness assessment, exercise programming, and instructional and spotting techniques.
CosmetologyEastern Arizona Academy of CosmetologyStudents who complete this program will be able to qualify for work opportunities in cosmetology industry.
CosmetologyThe Hair Academy of SaffordStudents who complete this program will be able to qualify for work opportunities in cosmetology industry.
DraftingComputer Assisted Design & DraftingStudents will learn Computer Assisted Drafting with the latest industry-standard software and equipment
Law, Public Safety and SecurityFire ScienceStudents who successfully complete this program will be certified wildland fire fighters - qualified to work for federal fire agencies such as US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.
NursingCertified Nursing AssistantThis certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant will provide you with the basic knowledge needed for beginning the steps necessary to acquire jobs in the medical field.

Central Campus Individual Programs

Offered by GIFT through Eastern Arizona College
Automotive Technician
CNC Machining
Early Childhood Education
Emergency Medical Technician
Graphic Design
Law Enforcement Technology
Machine Technology
Media Communications
Medical Assistant
Web Page Development
Welding

How do individual programs work?

Students who have an interest in completing any certificate program listed here may have their tuition and books paid by GIFT.

Only 80 spaces available per semester.

These programs differ from other Central Campus programs in that the student must attend regular EAC classes on an individual basis. Students must attend a minimum of 5 actual class hours per week in order to qualify for GIFT support. Students may have to attend days in addition to what the regular EAC students attend in order to satisfy state attendance standards.

Satellite Programs

These programs are open to high school students in the GIFT district on a space available basis. They are normally held at the high school, with a few exceptions. Contact the high school where you want to take a class for further information.
PROGRAMSUMMARY DHSFTHSMGHSMHSPHSSHSTHS
AccountingLearn accounting techniques and prepare for the industry of accountingYESYESYES
AgriscienceLearn about plant science, animal science and basic agricultural mechanics. Join the FFA Club.YESYESYES
Automotive TechnologyLearn about basic automotive theory and work in the labYESYES
Business Management and Administrative ServicesPrepares student to perform technical support services involved with planning, organizing, researching, directing, and controlling functions related to the production, buying, and selling of goods and services.YESYESYES
Business OperationsPerpares studens for a career or futher education in operating a businessYES
Commercial ArtLearn about basic art techniques through digital, hands-on, and printed media.YESYES
Culinary ArtsLearn about the world of culinary arts. Work hands-on in industrial kitchens in various lab settings.YESYESYESYESYES
Drafting TechnologyLearn about basic drafting and work up to CAD (Computer Assisted Drafting). YESYESYESYES
Early Childhood ProfessionsLearn about being an educator of young children - learn hands-on in the Childcare lab.YESYES
Professional Sales and MarketingLearn about the world of marketing. Learn hands-on training at the school store. Join the DECA Club.YES
Welding TechnologyLearn about skills needed to heat, weld, and cut metal using a variety of techniques.YESYESYES
WoodworkingPrepares students for employment in the field of millwork and cabinetmaking.YESYESYES

DHSDuncan High School
FTHSFort Thomas High School
MGHSMt. Graham High School
MHSMorenci High School
PHSPima High School
SHSSafford High School
THSThatcher High School

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Mar 19, 2012 - Mar 23, 2012
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Apr 6, 2012
Easter Break

May 10, 2012
EAC Last Day of Classes

May 21, 2012
Early Release Day - Last Day of Classes

May 28, 2012
Memorial Day

May 29, 2012
Summer Session I Begins

Jun 29, 2012
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