Pima For Youth
Ignite a passion for innovation with Pima for Youth. We bridge the gap between curiosity and career by introducing students to STEM and technical trades.
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Design & Create: Hands-on projects in robotics, bionics, and 3D printing.
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Problem Solve: Use engineering processes and workflows to tackle real-world challenges.
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Launch a Career: Discover high-demand fields in Aviation and Truck Driving.
Don’t just wonder about the future—start it with Pima for Youth.
Pima for Youth ages 13-14
Summer STEM Programs
Robotics: Girl Power in Space
Empowering the Next Generation of Female Explorers: Discover a universe of possibilities in this high-energy program designed to build technical confidence through the science of space, robotics, and flight.
When: June 8 – 11 from 9 am to 1 pm
Where: Downtown Campus
Instructor: Scott Weiler
What You Will Experience
- Rockets & Robotics: Build and launch high-powered rockets, then learn the coding logic behind autonomous robots and robotic arms.
- Electronics & Flight: Design custom circuits with light-emitting tech and take to the skies to learn drone operation and aerospace missions.
- Meet the Pros: Chat with experts from the space and aviation industries to discover how the projects you build today become the careers of tomorrow.
Manufacturing and 3D Printing
Master the Machines: Step into the shoes of a modern engineer and discover the secret life of objects by learning how to design and manufacture everything around us from scratch.
When: June 15 – 18 from 9 am to 1 pm
Where: Downtown Campus
Instructor: Scott Weiler
What You Will Experience
- Precision Digital Design: Learn to navigate the world of Computer-Aided Design to build complex 3D models and systems from the ground up.
- Hands-On Maker Tech: Get behind the controls of 3D printers and CNC machines to transform your digital blueprints into real, tangible prototypes you can hold.
- The Engineering Edge: Apply problem-solving strategies to troubleshoot designs and optimize the progression from initial concept to a finished prototype.
Robotics and Bionics
Code the Future: Discover how automation and bio-inspired design are changing the world in this hands-on course dedicated to building technology that helps people.
When: June 22 – 25 from 9 am to 1 pm
Where: Downtown Campus
Instructor: Scott Weiler
What You Will Experience
- Robotics Fundamentals: Explore the building blocks of coding and mechanical systems to see how new technology is creating a world of opportunity.
- Coding & Future Careers: Learn the basics of automation and “helpful tech" to see how robots solve human problems and open up new career paths.
- Nature-Inspired Tech: Discover how animals and plants inspire modern tech by exploring “soft robotics" and designs that move like living creatures.
Pima for Youth ages 13-17
Information Technology
Future Tech Lab: Coding, Cyber Safety & 3D Design
Build, test, and create at Future Tech Lab. The ultimate hands-on workshop for bringing ideas to life through real-world coding, cybersecurity, and 3D design.
When: June 1 – 4 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: East Campus
Instructors: Chris Bonhorst
What You Will Experience
- Hands-On Coding: Learn beginner-friendly programming to build, test, and launch your own interactive tech projects.
- Cybersecurity Basics: Discover how to defend digital spaces, protect personal data, and navigate the online world safely and confidently.
- Custom 3D Design: Tap into your inner engineer by learning how to digitally model and design a unique, 3D-printable object from scratch.
Pima for Youth ages 13-17
Truck Driving
Young Drivers, Big Rigs
Big Trucks. High Demand. Your Career Starts Here: Command high-tech simulators, tour professional training ranges, and turn your love for machinery into a high-paying future in transportation.
When: Choose from four one-day sessions (8 a.m. – 11 a.m.)
- June 12
- June 26
- July 10
- July 17
Where: Center for Transportation at 6680 S. Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ 85709
What You Will Experience
- Behind-the-Wheel Simulators: Get into the driver’s seat and test your skills in a high-tech driving simulator that recreates the feeling of navigating a 40-ton rig.
- A Real-World Range Tour: Step onto a professional training range to get up close with massive rigs and see exactly where the pros master the road.
- CDL Career Roadmap: Learn how to jump from high school into a high-paying career, including license types and a look at the daily driver lifestyle.
Pima for Youth ages 13-17
Advanced Manufacturing
Advanced Manufacturing Discovery Lab
Step into Industry: Explore the fast-paced reality of modern manufacturing environments and the cutting-edge technology driving them today.
When: June 8 – 11 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Where: Downtown Campus
Instructors: Gina Santaniello and Jason Deaver
What You Will Experience
- Spark Your Skills: Get hands-on and discover the heat, flow, and precision of welding, plumbing, and machining.
- Real-World Fabrication: Explore professional-grade tools to design, construct, and troubleshoot custom projects in a real workshop setting.
- Industry-Ready Training: Gain essential experience in safety protocols, precision workflows, and the high-tech reality of advanced manufacturing.
Pima for Youth ages 13-17
Heartsaver CPR
Get Certified. Saves Lives. Join our youth CPR class and learn the critical skills to manage cardiac arrest and airway obstructions.
When: Choose from two one-day sessions
- June 4 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- June 5 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: 29th Street Coalition Center, 4355 E. Calle Aurora, Tucson, AZ 85709
What You Will Experience
- Hands-On Mastery: Practice life-saving skills on manikins until you feel 100% confident in your technique.
- Real-World Readiness: Learn how to assess and react quickly to choking, respiratory emergencies, and cardiac arrest.
- Complete Certification: Master CPR for all ages—Infants, Children, and Adults—and walk away with your Heartsaver card.
Pima for Youth ages 13-17
Southern Arizona Technology & Entrepreneurship Center (SATEC)
SATEC Youth Networking & Connections Summit
Turn your passion into a plan. SATEC Youth Entrepreneurship is more than just a workshop; it’s an immersive deep-dive into innovation and leadership.
When: July 20 – 23 from 1 pm to 5 pm
Where: Downtown Campus
Instructor: Lydia Kennedy
What You Will Experience
- Learn Entrepreneurial Fundamentals: Dive into the core pillars of business, from initial concept and branding to navigating today’s competitive market.
- Cultivate a Business Mindset: Learn how to identify real-world problems and turn them into innovative business solutions.
- Discover Pima’s Innovation Hub: Tour our state-of-the-art business incubator and discover the entrepreneurial resources available to you at Pima Community College.
Pima for Youth ages 13-17
Automotive
Automotive Discovery Lab
Shift your passion into gear with a hands-on experience that takes you from the passenger seat to the driver’s seat of automotive maintenance.
When: June 22 – 24 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Where: Automotive Center at Downtown Campus
Instructor: David Damiani
What You Will Experience
- Pro-Level Tooling: Get hands-on with real shop equipment and master industry-standard tools.
- Diagnostics Decoded: Learn to interpret engine signals and troubleshoot common mechanical issues.
- Essential Vehicle Care: Master core skills like fluid checks and tire safety to keep vehicles running at their best.
Pima for Youth ages 15-17
Digital Arts
Digital Design Studio: Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Stop Scrolling and Start Creating: Explore the tools that turn your ideas into visual reality.
When: July 6 – 9 from 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Where: West Campus
Instructor: Jefferey Lowry
What You Will Experience
- Edit Like a Pro: Dive into Photoshop to learn photo manipulation and image enhancement.
- Create From Scratch: Use Illustrator to craft unique digital artwork, logos, and vector illustrations.
- Design for Impact: Turn your ideas into polished designs by learning the art of layout and composition in InDesign.
Pima for Youth ages 15-17
Aviation
Aviation Spark, Intro to Aircraft Maintenance
Don’t just watch planes take off—learn the technical mastery required to keep them in the sky.
When: June 1 – June 4 from 12 pm to 4 pm
Where: Aviation Technology Center
Instructor: Charlie Cook
What You Will Experience
- Tools of the Trade: Get hands-on with real aviation hardware, from basic maintenance tools to advanced soldering projects.
- Systems Breakdown: Dive into the mechanics of flight, uncovering the secrets of airframes, powerplants, and complex avionics.
- Pro-Level Lab Time: Step into our high-tech Aviation Technology Center to gain exclusive, supervised access to structural and composites training.
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Course Refunds
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