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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.

News & Announcements

Eliam

Student Spotlight: Eliam

Eliam is one of our outstanding welding students, not just for his skills but also for his positive and energetic attitude! A Senior at Tri-City Prep High School, he has already earned an impressive five certifications in welding, showcasing his dedication to mastering his craft.
Mike

Instructor Spotlight: Mike Hughes

Mike Hughes is our Medical Assisting Instructor and has been with us for one year. With 40 years of experience and a master's degree in nursing, he brings a wealth of knowledge to our students. Nicknamed the "medical guru," Mike believes that nurses are natural teachers and hopes to inspire others to pursue this meaningful profession....
johnathan

Student Spotlight: Johnathan

Johnathan, a senior at Northpoint High School, has truly embraced his journey with Mountain Institute's programs. After enrolling in our welding program, he realized that while he enjoyed the experience, it wasn’t quite the right fit...

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%

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.