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Hello again Tucson! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Tucson's Tech Parks are quietly adding thousands of high-paying local jobs.
  • How Tucson's new JTED center could shape students' AI-proof careers
  • Interested in federal court work? See if you fit this Tucson role

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Thunderstorms and wind, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
  • Monday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tech Parks Arizona recognized as one of top innovation districts in nation (kold.com) — Tech Parks Arizona in Tucson has been named one of the nation's top innovation districts, supporting nearly 10,000 jobs with salaries above the Tucson metro average. With more than 100 companies and strong University of Arizona ties, the park generates $2.6 billion annually and plans new workforce housing in nearby Vail to keep expanding local opportunities.
   

• New JTED center to help build AI resistant jobs (kgun9.com) — A new Pima JTED technical education center in Tucson is moving forward, promising expanded training space for high school students in welding, construction, engineering, robotics, and automation. Funded largely by philanthropist Russ Potoff, the facility aims to prepare local teens for skilled, AI-resistant careers and reduce the number of students turned away due to limited capacity.
   

• Magistrate Judge Courtroom Clerk (tucson.com) — A full-time Magistrate Judge Courtroom Clerk position is open with the U.S. District Court in Tucson, offering a chance to manage a judge's caseload, support hearings, and handle detailed legal paperwork. Applicants need at least two years of specialized clerical or legal experience, strong writing and tech skills, and must apply by October 23 for priority consideration.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A Special Thank You to a Wonderful Nextdoor Neighbor!
    I would like to take a moment to thank Cecilia Cranz for taking the time to speak with me by phone about my current situation and for sincerely… (Nextdoor Roller Coaster Heights)
  • Found this sweet girl wondering up Brandywine tonight.
    No collar. Tried to see if she would head home but she got exhausted and needed a break. Looks like a momma pup, not spayed, super sweet. Will take… (Nextdoor Hillcrest at Wingate)
  • Hyatt Hotels Corporation posted a job opening for Houseperson - Housekeeping - Full Time in Tucson. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for (7626) Tucson: Assistant Manager and Shift Runners in Tucson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tucson here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Tucson

  • South Tucson launches Co-Responder program to address homelessness, addiction (kgun9.com)

Catalina Foothills

  • Nancy Guthrie Update: Ex-FBI Agent Got 4 Ransom Emails Demanding Bitcoin (jubileecast.com)

Sahuarita

  • County committee moves bond process forward (tncontentexchange.com)
  • Pima County hears public input on proposed data center rules. Final vote expected in December (kjzz.org)
  • The CENTURY 21 Brand Welcomes Tucson-Based Indie Realty to Its Arizona Network (franchising.com)

Ok Tucson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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