Canyon PD

Summer Semi Learning Academy: Manufacturing Intensive Pathway
2025-08-04 01:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-05 01:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-06 01:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-07 01:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-11 01:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-12 01:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-13 01:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-14 01:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix) | Grand Canyon University, 2600 W. Camelback Rd Building 71, Phoenix, Arizona, 85017, United States
TSMC Arizona (TSMC AZ) collaborates with national and regional partners in the development, implementation, administration, and monitoring of its training programs, such as Apprenticeship and Intensive Pathways. The Intensive Pathway creates the opportunity for students to receive related technical instruction that is aligned to TSMC AZ standards for a role and can help prepare them for potential employment. The program has been designed with education partners to deliver a strategic Intensive Pathway over approximately 11 weeks. The Manufacturing Specialist Intensive Pathway is designed to prepare students to enter into the Manufacturing department of the semiconductor industry with basic preparation and skills, if they meet minimum requirements.
Pathway Participant Profile

Arizona high school juniors and seniors (applicants under the age of 18 will require a parent or guardian signature upon admittance into the summer class; any junior admitted into the program must be able to complete the full term from June 2-August 14, so school schedules must be considered)
Basic desktop computer skills & knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Able to type 25+ words per minute
Availability for on-site classes at Grand Canyon University
Excellent attendance habits and able to attend all courses:

June 2 – July 3; Monday-Thursday, 1-7 PM
July 7- July 11 will be on-site learning at TSMC; no classes at GCU
July 14 – August 15; Monday-Thursday, 1-7 Pm

How do I obtain a full-time Job after the Summer Session?
Manufacturing Specialist Minimum Requirements & Eligibility

In order to be considered for an offer of a full time position from TSMC, students must meet the following minimum requirements and eligibility:

Satisfactory completion of the Manufacturing Specialist Intensive Pathway (Summer Semi Learning Academy)
Must be at least 18 years old (a job offer may be offered prior to 18 years of age, however onboarding/start date must be after minimum age requirement is met)
Legally eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship
High School Diploma or G.E.D
Updated resume
Background check and drug test clearance prior to first day of employment

AI for K12 Parents Complimentary Professional Development Session
2025-08-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-15 08:00 - 17:00
Check out Canyon Professional Development’s Complimentary Session Aimed to Empower Families to Support Student Success in The Age of AI
STEM-08: Understanding and Navigating Artificial Intelligence for K12 Parents
This session introduces participants to artificial intelligence (AI) fundamentals and its role in education. Topics include a simple explanation of AI, practical applications and examples of how it supports personalized learning and automates instructional tasks. The session highlights the benefits, such as tailored education and innovative tools and challenges like bias, privacy concerns and misinformation. Attendees will also explore strategies to support students, including fostering digital literacy, promoting ethical AI use and collaborating with educators to navigate AI’s opportunities and risks effectively.
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Canyon PD's Complimentary Session: Supporting International Teachers in the American Classroom
2025-08-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-15 08:00 - 17:00
Check out Canyon PD’s Complimentary Session Aimed to Support International Teachers in the American Classroom
TDS-19: Bridging Cultures: A Practical Guide for J-1 Teachers in American Schools
This workshop is designed to empower international teachers new to the American classroom. It provides practical strategies for creating positive and engaging learning environments. Participants can learn how to identify their teaching style and adapt it to diverse learners, foster strong student teacher relationships and implement effective classroom management techniques. By focusing on differentiated instruction and formative assessment, teachers can help ensure that all students are engaged and supported. The workshop also explores the integration of technology and the importance of digital citizenship, while addressing the cultural nuances of American education.
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Canyon PD's Complimentary Session: Strategies to Support J1 Visa Teachers
2025-08-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-15 08:00 - 17:00
This training provides strategies for creating a positive learning environment, tailored specifically for J-1 visa teachers. We will explore key aspects: building productive student-teacher relationships, fostering academic rigor and employing differentiated instruction. We will also focus on classroom management strategies relevant to the U.S. educational context, including navigating cultural differences, addressing diverse student populations and understanding classroom norms and expectations specific to the U.S. Participants have the opportunity to learn ways to effectively manage your classroom, enhance student learning and adapt to the U.S. educational landscape.
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September Complimentary Professional Development Session 2025
2025-09-01 08:00 - 2025-09-30 17:00
During this session, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their campus or workplace culture from the perspective of parents, guardians and caregivers. This session can teach participants how to identify cultural differences among outside stakeholders and describe cultural competence in an educational or workplace environment. Participants can use these tenets to determine effective communication strategies to help support the needs of outside stakeholders.
Session Credit Hours: 3
September Session Parent Communication and Engagement (TDS-15) at CanyonPD.MyClick4Course.com
*FORYOU/GCU coupon code is valid from the first day of September to the end of the month.
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25-26 Teachers Praying Together (TPT)
2025-09-05 07:00 - 07:20, 2025-10-03 07:00 - 07:20 | Virtual
Calling all Christian teachers! Join us for a time of prayer and encouragement as we support one another in the important work we do in schools. Let’s lift up our students, our schools, and each other.
Event Details
Date: first Friday of each month
Time: 7 Am-7:20 AM
Location: https://gce.zoom.us/j/92876543549
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2025 Classroom to Career Workshop
2025-09-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Grand Canyon University, 2600 W. Camelback Rd Building 71, Phoenix, Arizona, 85017, United States
We invite you to join School Connect, the Arizona Business and Education Coalition and Grand Canyon University at our upcoming Classroom to Career Workshop. Together we can explore strategies to ignite student potential from the classroom all the way to cutting edge careers!

Date: 9/10/2025
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Grand Canyon University Building 71; 2600 W. Camelback Rd. Phoenix
Cost: $25 per ticket
Register at www.schoolconnectaz.org/classroom-to-career

LIFT- Lasting Impact Fellowship for Teachers
2025-09-27 08:30 - 11:30 | Grand Canyon University, 2600 W. Camelback Rd Building 71, Phoenix, Arizona, 85017, United States
Join us for a morning of inspiration, connection, and equipping at LIFT – an outreach ministry of Christian Educators and part of a national movement to protect, empower, encourage, and equip Christians working in public education.
Event Information:
Date: Saturday, September 27
Time: 9:00 am – 11:30 am (Doors open at 8:30 am)
Registration Deadline: September 23rd, 2025
Location
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
2600 W CAMELBACK RD,BUILDING 71
PHOENIX, AZ 85017
Cost: $15 (meal included)
Registration Deadline: September 23rd, 2025
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October Complimentary Professional Development Session 2025
2025-10-01 08:00 - 2025-10-31 17:00
During this session, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on how their classroom activities are linked to their learning intentions and, ultimately, to their standards. Research shows that clear communication of learning intentions (targets) is related to student outcomes. By using concise language to describe the learning activity and intention, you can help your students better understand what is expected of them.
Session Credit Hours: 1
October Session Formative Assessment: From Doing to Learning-Learning Intentions (SS-02) at CanyonPD.MyClick4Course.com
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Coding with My Girls
2025-10-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Grand Canyon University, 2600 W. Camelback Rd Building 71, Phoenix, Arizona, 85017, United States
Teachers, bring your middle and high School Girls and Learn to Code with GCU’s Society of Women Engineers in the “Coding with My Girls” event!! No Experience Required.
Grand Canyon University’s Technology Club and Society of Women Engineers will be hosting this event on Saturday October 4th, 2025 in the Technology Building (Bldg. 57, Room 331).
Breakfast, lunch, and prizes are included.
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