Pima for Youth
Pima for Youth offers year-round opportunities for students and families to explore college and career pathways through engaging, hands-on experiences rooted in Pima Community College’s high-demand programs and Centers of Excellence.
Through a mix of seasonal programs—including a robust summer schedule—and ongoing outreach during the school year, youth ages 10–17 are introduced to real-world skills, career exploration, and educational pathways that lead directly to Pima’s certificates, degrees, and industry credentials.
Our noncredit classes and enrichment activities are designed to:
- Introduce youth to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) programs
- Promote a strong college-going culture across Pima County
- Build awareness of the education and training required for in-demand careers
- Connect youth with instructors and professionals in the fields they’re exploring
- Provide access to Pima’s campuses, labs, and partner sites across the community
Programs are led by experienced Pima instructors who create high-quality, engaging learning environments that motivate students to discover their interests and future possibilities.
Registration for current offerings is available online when open.
Check back often for updated schedules, application links, and event opportunities.
Get Started
Explore Pima for Youth in the noncredit class schedule and sign up today.
Pima Community College staff members do not give permission for participating students to leave class or class locations, nor do they insist that they stay. Decisions about when students arrive and leave, and with whom, are between the student and their parent/guardian. It is the responsibility of the student and their parent/guardian to determine, understand and enforce whatever arrival and departure times and methods they choose.
Neither the College or Pima for Youth are daycare or childcare facilities and state licensing does not regulate their operation. All parents/guardians are required to sign an acknowledgement of the Open Door Policy. This can be done via email and electronic signature, by FAX or hard copy via mail. The signed acknowledgement must be received before the first day of class.
Questions about this policy? Email pcc-youth@pima.edu
Class enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure a class, payment must be made at the time of registration. Register and pay online or call 520.206.6468.
Once registration has been confirmed, you will receive the following forms by email:
- Waiver of Liability & Open Door Policy
- Participant Information
- Directions/Map
Forms for each participant must be completed and returned by the first day of class.
Refund Policy & Class Cancellations
Email pcc-youth@pima.edu or call 520.206.6444 to request a refund. Refund requests must be received no less than seven calendar days prior to the start of the class. Refunds will not be issued once a class begins.
Pima for Youth classes are supported by participant fees. For this reason, each class has minimum enrollment requirements. The College reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment. If a class is cancelled, every effort is made to contact participants by phone/email 48 hours prior to the start date of the class.
Online Test Prep Courses
Planning to take the SAT, ACT, GRE or another national standardized test? Sign up for an online Test Prep class through Pima – reduce your stress and improve your scores.