Overview
The Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology career cluster provides students with exposure to a wide array of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. The career cluster philosophy is based on state and national standards, strong industrial partnerships, numerous research opportunities, hands on learning experiences, and continuous technological improvements.
Programs of Study
The Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology career features the following programs of study:
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering
PLTW is a national not-for-profit organization that promotes an increase in the quantity and quality of engineers and engineering technologists graduating from educational systems throughout the United States. The Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Engineering program introduces students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of engineering technology. Students engage in problem solving, learn and apply the engineering process, and develop vital teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills. Students may earn credit at PLTW-affiliated colleges and universities nationwide. The award of college credit is based on the student’s score on the end-of-course assessment as well as the student’s grade in the course; other criteria may be established by the partnering university or college.
- Program Duration: 4 Years
- Beginning Grade Level: 9th
- Program Location: Crossland*, DuVal*, Flowers*, Northwestern*, Oxon Hill*
*Boundary Students Only
Click here to visit the PLTW Website
Possible Certifications
- MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate)
- Software Development Fundamentals
- Windows Development Fundamentals
- Web Development Fundamentals
Possible Majors
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Possible Careers
- Civil Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Aerospace Engineer
- Mathematician
Program Handout
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Program Contact Information
Regina G. Spruill, Ed.D., Instructional Specialist
Department of Career and Technical Education
2215 Chadwick Street
Temple Hills, MD 20748
Phone: (301) 637-4452
Fax: (301) 669-6090
Email: regin.garrettspruill@pgcps.org