Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers

What Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers does

Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers (JATC) is a public Career and Technical Education institution operated by Jordan School District in Utah, serving high school students in grades 10-12 from Herriman, Copper Hills, Bingham, West Jordan, and other district high schools. The school delivers tuition-free, application-based enrollment across six career clusters: Agricultural Education, Business, Engineering, Health Science, Information Technology, and Skilled and Technical Sciences, with specialized facilities that include a greenhouse and outdoor garden area, flight simulators, welding shops, automotive and diesel labs, a PioneerRx-equipped pharmacy simulation room, SolidWorks CAD stations, robotics platforms (Parallax, VEX, FANUC), and clinical externship environments.

The core technology stack is industry-standard rather than proprietary, relying on tools such as PioneerRx pharmacy management software, SolidWorks, CNC machines, robotics kits, flight and motion simulators, and CyberPatriot/SkillsUSA competition infrastructure to mirror real workplace environments. Programs prepare students for external credentials including CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+/PenTest+/CYSA+, AWS and Google Cloud certifications, ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician eligibility (PTCB or NHA), Certified Nursing Assistant, and various welding and skilled-trades certifications. A separate CTE Internship program, managed on the JobReady360 platform, places students with named employer partners including Holy Cross at Jordan Valley Hospital, Big-D Construction, SLC International Airport, the Utah Department of Corrections, and West Jordan Veterinary Hospital.

JATC operates from three locations — JATC North in West Jordan (9301 South Wights Fort Rd., co-located with the Jordan Campus of Salt Lake Community College), JATC South in Riverton (12723 South Park Ave.), and a satellite at West Jordan High School for Automotive Collision Repair and Diesel Technician programs — and runs concurrent enrollment partnerships with SLCC, UVU, USU, SUU, and MTECH that allow students to earn transferable college credit and, in some pathways, qualify for two free semesters at SLCC after graduation. Revenue mechanics are entirely public-sector: district allocations, state education funds, and federal grants, supplemented only by nominal program-specific fees for materials, certifications, SkillsUSA memberships, parking passes, and tools.

Name

Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers

Legal name

Jordan Academy for Technology & Careers

Website

https://jordantech.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers is a public tuition-free CTE school operated by Jordan School District in Utah, serving grades 10-12 students with hands-on programs in agriculture, business, engineering, health science, IT, and skilled trades, plus concurrent enrollment college credit through SLCC, UVU, USU, and SUU.

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Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Career Readiness & College Prep (In-School) (EDAJAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC), Portfolio, Capstone & Project-Based Program Support (EDAMAKAD)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Vocational training programs
• High school CTE
• Industry certification prep
• Concurrent enrollment college

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public career and technical education school within Jordan School District, JATC operates entirely on public funding from district allocations, state education funds, and federal grants. No tuition is charged to students. Some programs have nominal fees for materials, certifications, and parking passes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers (JATC) is a public Career and Technical Education school within Jordan School District that delivers tuition-free career-focused technical training to high school students in grades 10–12. Programs span seven career clusters—Agricultural Education, Business, Engineering, Health Science, Information Technology, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and CTE Internships—pairing hands-on instruction with concurrent college credit through SLCC, UVU, USU, and SUU, and preparation for industry certifications (CompTIA, PTCB, CNA, AWS, Google Cloud) and clinical/practical externships.

Product overview

Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers (JATC) is a career and technical education institution offering programs across six major areas: Agricultural Education, Business, Engineering, Health Science, Information Technology, and Skilled & Technical Sciences. The institution operates multiple campuses (North, South, and West Jordan High School) and provides concurrent enrollment college credits through partnerships with SLCC, UVU, and USU. Programs include specialized career pathways such as Cybersecurity (with industry certifications), Pharmacy Technician (accredited by ASHP), Welding, Aviation Sciences, and Veterinary Science. Students gain hands-on experience and industry certifications while completing high school education.

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Products and services

• Agricultural Education Agricultural education programs including Landscape Management and Architecture, Urban Horticulture, and Veterinary Science. Students earn college credits from Utah State University and SLCC while learning plant care, greenhouse management, and animal care skills. FFA chapter participation supports hands-on learning through Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs.
• Business Full-year business program offering entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and DECA competitive opportunities. Students launch startups, consult with local companies, and earn concurrent college credit through SLCC. Program includes business capstone and digital marketing courses with state and national competition pathways.
• Engineering Programs Seven engineering programs including Principles, Mechanical, Technician, Aerospace, Robotics, Architecture, and Certificate Completer. Programs teach foundational engineering skills using SolidWorks CAD software, CNC machining, robotics (Parallax, VEX, FANUC), and prepare students for SLCC Engineering Technology certification, with TSA competition pathways.
• Health Science Programs Health science programs including Biotechnology, Human Biology, Medical Forensics, Dental Assistant, EMT, Medical Assistant, Nurse Assistant (CNA), and Pharmacy Technician. Programs prepare students for healthcare careers with clinical externships and industry certifications including ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician (PTCB/NHA ExCPT) and Utah Nursing Assistant Registry CNA certification.
• Information Technology Programs IT programs including Computer Programming (Python, C#, Unity game development), Cybersecurity (CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, PenTest+, CYSA+ certifications; AWS and Google Cloud prep), and Digital Media (2D/3D animation, game design, video production). Includes multiple SkillsUSA national gold medal pathways.
• Skilled & Technical Sciences Programs Skilled trades programs including Auto Collision Repair, Aviation Sciences, Hair Design/Barbering, Construction, Criminal Justice, Fire Science, Heavy Duty Mechanic/Diesel, Nail Tech, and Welding Technician. Programs include AWS-recognized welding curriculum and Delta Air Lines-connected aviation instruction.
• CTE Internship Semester-long internship program placing students in career fields including engineering, business, criminal justice, healthcare, IT, automotive, and more. Students complete 40+ hours at partner companies and attend monthly class sessions, coordinated through the JobReady360 platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students qualify for national certifications including Pharmacy Technician (PTCB), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), and multiple CompTIA certifications
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Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Salt Lake Community College (SLCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary concurrent enrollment partner providing college credits for multiple programs including welding (WLD 1005, TEWT 1000, TEWT 1111), engineering (EDDT courses, ENGR 1070), business (MGT 2020, PS 2991, PS 2703), criminal justice (CJ courses), and health sciences. Students can earn 2 free semesters at SLCC after graduation with qualifying GPA.
• Utah Valley University (UVU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcurrent enrollment partner for aviation science programs (AP Networking), engineering (ENGR 1010), and business programs. Provides pathway to 2-year and 4-year degrees.
• Utah State University (USU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides 3 college credits for horticulture program (USU credits). Partners for landscape architecture and urban horticulture programs with dual credit for Nursery Operation and Greenhouse Management.
• Southern Utah University (SUU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides concurrent enrollment credits for engineering programs including CCET 1040 for Architecture program (3 credits).
• Mountainland Technical College (MTECH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelding program credits are transferable to Mountainland Technical College's Welding Technology Level I program and other Utah post-secondary schools.
• Unified Fire AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative partnership for EMT program. Instructors are contracted in partnership between JATC and Unified Fire Authority. Instructors meet/exceed qualification and credential requirements of Jordan School District.
• ASHP AccreditationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJATC pharmacy technician program is accredited by ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists), qualifying students for national pharmacy technician exam through PTCB or NHA.
• Utah Nursing Assistant RegistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNA program prepares students for certification through Utah Nursing Assistant Registry. Required prerequisite for most nursing programs in Utah.
• SkillsUSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and Technical Student Organization integral to multiple programs including welding, automotive, diesel, and skilled trades. Students compete at state and national levels. Blair Jensen serves as lead SkillsUSA advisor and contest manager for SkillsUSA Utah.
• TSA (Technology Student Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and Technical Student Organization for engineering and technology programs. Students compete in state awards including Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Dragster Design, Engineering Design, Flight Endurance, and Transportation Modeling.
• DECAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness program uses DECA as testing ground for competitions. Students compete for state titles, national recognition, and travel opportunities. Program includes business capstone and digital marketing courses.
• HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth Science students participate in HOSA competitions and leadership development. Linked to dental assistant and health science programs.
• FFAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural education students join JATC South FFA Chapter. Students participate in service activities, competitions, leadership conferences, and State Convention. SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) programs support hands-on learning.
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationCybersecurity program provides preparation for CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, PenTest+, and CYSA+ certifications valued by IT departments worldwide.
• Utah Department of CorrectionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTE Internship partner providing criminal justice students with internship opportunities in corrections.
• Holy Cross at Jordan Valley HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTE Internship partner providing healthcare students with medical internship and externship opportunities.
• West Jordan Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTE Internship and Fire Science program partner for firefighting career pathway students.
• SLC International AirportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTE Internship partner providing aviation students with airport operations and career exposure opportunities.
• Big-D ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTE Internship partner providing construction and engineering students with industry experience opportunities.
• West Jordan Veterinary HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTE Internship partner providing veterinary science students with clinical observation and career exposure.
• Delta Air LinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation instructor Josh Krason previously worked for Delta Air Lines flying Airbus A320, A220, A330 and regional jets. Provides industry expertise and connections.
• Instructure (Canvas)coreTechnology or IntegrationJordan School District uses Canvas LMS for student learning management. JATC students access Canvas for coursework, resources, and parent communication.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Davis Technical College: Utah technical college providing career and technical education across multiple skilled-trade and IT pathways; directly comparable to JATC in serving secondary and adult learners with industry certifications.
• Ogden-Weber Technical College: Utah technical college with similar CTE program portfolio (welding, IT, healthcare, trades); competes with JATC for student recognition and SkillsUSA placements at the state level.
• Canyons Technical Education Center: Canyons School District's CTE center; directly comparable district-based CTE model in the same Salt Lake County market, competing for student applicants and employer partnerships.
• Bridgerland Technical College: Utah technical college offering CTE and industry certification programs; directly comparable to JATC in operating model (open-enrollment technical training) and employer partnership approach.
• Granite Technical Institute: Granite School District's CTE counterpart to JATC; both are district-operated CTE centers with concurrent enrollment and SkillsUSA participation, competing directly for Utah CTE recognition.
• Mountainland Technical College (MTECH): Utah technical college offering certificate and CTE programs; MTECH is already a JATC articulation partner for welding transfer credit, making it the closest direct peer in mission and curriculum overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Utah Valley University (UVU): Concurrent enrollment partner for JATC's aviation and engineering programs; broader postsecondary institution that could absorb some CTE demand if JATC were unavailable.
• Salt Lake Community College (SLCC): JATC's primary concurrent enrollment partner, SLCC is a broad community college offering both CTE and transfer pathways. While it is a partner rather than competitor, it represents the postsecondary destination for many JATC graduates and shapes the program's curriculum.

Regional players

• Uintah Basin Technical College: Utah technical college serving a different region (Uintah Basin) but offering equivalent CTE credentials and competing for the same SkillsUSA state recognition that JATC pursues.

Others

• SkillsUSA: National nonprofit career-technical student organization; JATC's students compete under its framework, and SkillsUSA provides the competition infrastructure that has produced JATC's national gold medals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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