Early testing. We're collecting feedback — please share what's working, what isn't, and anything missing. Send feedback →
Academies of the Southwest Valley
For business & community partners

Partner with the Academies of the Southwest Valley

The Academies of the Southwest Valley is a workforce initiative connecting students to the business community. Across seven AFHSD high schools, partners share time, talent, and treasure to build real workforce experiences aligned to each school’s pathways.

Existing partner? Sign in with email · jump to partner tools

Share this page

Tap the code to enlarge it so someone else can scan it off your screen.

Or send the link:

https://academies.aguafria.org

Staff: download QR for flyers + handouts.

Scan to become a partner

QR code linking to the partner portal

https://academies.aguafria.org

Download SVG

Ways to engage

Engagement can mean many things. Pick what fits your team this year — we’ll help match the right campus and pathway.

S

Guest speak

Share your career story with a class, panel, or career expo.

M

Mentor a student

One-on-one or small-group mentoring across a semester or pathway project.

T

Host a tour

Open your workplace so students can see careers in action.

I

Internships & job shadows

Short-term or term-long placements for upper-grade students.

A

Sit on an advisory board

Help shape what students are learning in your industry.

E

Sponsor or donate equipment

Treasure-side support for classrooms, competitions, and events.

Academies & pathways

Three academies, dozens of pathways

Each campus offers pathways grouped into three academies. Tell us which pathways or campuses you can support — we’ll route you to the right team.

CAM — Creative Arts & Media
  • Academy of Creative Arts & Media
BDT — Business, Design & Technology
  • Academy of Business, Design & Technology
SSI — Science, Service & Innovation
  • Academy of Science, Service & Innovation
Powerful Partnerships
Already partnering with us?

Partner tools

Sign in to keep your information current, find the right academy coach, and stay connected with the team.

Campuses

Agua Fria High School
Canyon View High School
Desert Edge High School
Goodyear High School
Millennium High School
Verrado High School
Hilltop School for the Arts
Stories from the field

Student success stories

Real partnerships, real pathways, real students stepping into careers. We’re collecting the stories that show what these connections do for kids in the Southwest Valley.

Read student stories
Stay in the loop

Newsletter sign-up

One short monthly note: new partner shout-outs, upcoming events, ways to plug in. Lightweight, opt-out anytime.

Sign me up

Three steps to get started

1

Tell us about your organization

A short form captures who you are and which pathways or campuses you’re interested in.

2

Our team reaches out

A district partner lead or academy coach contacts you to align on opportunities.

3

Make it official

A short partnership agreement formalizes your relationship with the Academies.

Become a Partner