StrataTech Education Group and Phoenix Job Corps Center Forge Partnership to
Expand Skilled Trades Training Opportunities for Arizona Students
PHOENIX, Ariz. (October 15, 2025) – StrataTech Education Group (StrataTech), a leading operator of skilled trade schools, has partnered with Adams and Associates (Adams) and the Phoenix Job Corps Center (PJCC) to provide specialized technical training and scholarship opportunities for local Arizona students pursuing a career in the skilled trades.
Through this partnership, PJCC students will gain access to professional training programs in welding, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, with up to 10 students enrolled per program. Scholarships and tuition payment support will be offered when available to enable more students to take advantage of RSI’s professional training programs. Adams, which operates PJCC for the U.S Department of Labor, will oversee PJCC’s role in the partnership.
“By joining forces with StrataTech Education Group and the local RSI campus in Phoenix, we are creating new pathways for our students to access high-demand career training in fields essential to Arizona’s workforce,” said Susan Larson, president of Adams and Associates. “This partnership ensures that our students not only receive world-class technical training, but also the support they need to successfully launch their careers.”
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to addressing workforce needs across Arizona. PJCC, a federally funded career training program serving young people ages 16 through 24, supports students to complete high school diplomas, earn technical training in skilled trades and secure meaningful employment. PJCC is actively recruiting new students from the greater Phoenix area and northern Arizona.
StrataTech specializes in developing and growing skilled-trade education programs designed to meet the nation’s infrastructure and workforce needs. StrataTech operates The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) in Phoenix and Tulsa Welding Schools (TWS) in several locations across the U.S. Locally, RSI promotes a hands-on learning environment where students can earn their certification in as little as nine months and go on to secure a career in the skilled trades in Arizona.
“RSI is proud to partner with Phoenix Job Corps Center to expand access to skilled trade education,” said Jenny Pacheco, Assistant Vice President of Agency Relations at StrataTech. “Together, we are preparing the next generation of welders, electricians, HVAC and refrigeration technicians who will be critical to building and sustaining Arizona’s future workforce.”
About Phoenix Job Corps Center
Phoenix Job Corps Center is a federally funded career training and education program for eligible young people 16 through 24 who aspire to higher-paying careers and higher education. PJCC houses 229 residential students and 124 non-residential students. It offers vocational training in seven trades in the nation’s fastest-growing industries. The program is free of charge for students. To learn more about Job Corps, visit jobcorps.gov.
About StrataTech Education Group
StrataTech Education Group focuses on the education, growth and development of specialized career education schools, particularly skilled-trade programs designed to address the nation’s growing infrastructure needs. Holding an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau, StrataTech Education Group’s portfolio includes The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) (Phoenix), Tulsa Welding School (TWS) (Tulsa, OK), Tulsa Welding School Jacksonville (FL), Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (Houston) and Tulsa Welding School Dallas (TX). For more information, visit StrataTech.com.
About Adams and Associates
Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned Company committed to quality training, education, case management and workforce development services. Starting as a small business formed in 1990, Adams has operated federal and state workforce and residential programs for more than 30 years. Adams is headquartered in Reno, NV and has an office in Columbia, MD to provide training and technical assistance to its contract sites across the country. Since its inception, Adams has been awarded more than $2 billion in federal and state contracts. Adams serves more than 6,000 clients each year.