The Technology and Engineering Education programs provide real world experiences in the fields of Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Aerospace, Architecture/Civil, Cybersecurity and Robotics. The experiences in these courses will prepare students for college, a variety of careers, as well as preparing students for various trades and the work force after graduation.
Industry Certification Credentials
In addition to providing verified credit(s) and adding value to a student's résumé for obtaining entry-level positions in today's technical job market, credentials provide the following benefits to students:
added value to a transcript for higher education purposes or obtaining an entry-level position in the technical job market;
evidence that the student has completed advanced educational preparation by verifying competency in career and technical education skill areas in demand by business and industry;
increased job opportunities for advancement in a chosen career path; and
enhanced self-esteem for students through achieving national occupational competency standards recognized by business and industry.
Courses & Pathways
Grade Level Availability | Course Title | Pre-Requisite | Lab Course or PLTW Engineering Honors |
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9-12 | Materials and Processes |
None | Lab |
10-12 | Manufacturing 1 |
None | Lab |
11-12 | Manufacturing 2 | Manufacturing 1 | Lab |
12 | Production Systems | Manufacturing 2 | Lab |
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9-12 | Intro to Engineering |
None | PLTW |
10-12 | Principles of Engineering | Intro to Engineering | PLTW |
10-12 | Architecture & Civil Engineering | Intro to Engineering | PLTW |
10-12 | Advanced Drawing & Design | Architecture/Civil Engineering | PLTW |
12 | Engineering Design & Development | Principles of Engineering or Architecture/Civil Engineering | PLTW |
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)
“CTSOs enhance Career and Technical Education in Virginia through the co-curricular network of programs, business and community partnerships and leadership experiences at the school, state, and national levels. Virginia students enrolled in career and technical education courses are members of the local CTSO related to their courses and area of interest and are provided with opportunities to apply academic, technical and employability knowledge and skills necessary in today’s workforce,” (VDOE, 2021).
Students in Tech Ed classes can join TSA. Co-curricular means that instructional activities and learning experiences are integrated into our classroom instruction. Activities can include but are not limited to the following.