East Valley Institute of Technology

The East Valley Institute of Technology is one of the best resources Arizona's students have to guarantee themselves success. Upheld as a model for career and technical education by the U.S. Department of Education, EVIT provides students with the advanced skills and training needed to thrive in today's competitive job market. EVIT adds to a student's academic instruction with hands-on learning provided by experienced professionals and excellent resources. By allowing students to earn elective credit in more than 40 occupation-specific programs, EVIT enhances the future of every type of student. EVIT programs are tuition-free to high school students who live in 11 East Valley school districts ? Mesa, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Tempe, Apache Junction, Chandler, Gilbert, Higley, Queen Creek, Cave Creek, and J.O. Combs. These students, including charter school and home-schooled students, spend half their day at EVIT and the other half at their sending high school or home school. Mission:?To provide students a career and college preparatory training experience that produces a qualified workforce, meeting the market-driven needs of business and industry.