Our Programs

Engineering & Design

The Engineering & Design Program's lessons and design projects aim to strike a balance between engineering theory and engineering application. The design projects range in scale from one day single-class projects to the semester long capstone project in the second year. At the core of all projects is a systematic process that helps students learn how to design new things. Students finish the program ready to enter an Engineering or Engineering Technology college program. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving, teamwork, and workplace skills.

Engineering & Design 1

In Engineering & Design 1, students learn about different fields of engineering, as well as education and career options within these fields. Engineering & Design 1 students learn about and practice a process for problem solving in order to design products that meet the needs of customers. Students also learn about how engineers communicate with others about their designs through engineering drawings. Students work on a portion of the Project Lead The Way Pathway to Engineering curriculum in Engineering & Design 1.

Engineering & Design 2

In Engineering & Design 2, students expand their knowledge of engineering careers and learn how to solve problems of increasing complexity using their problem solving and analytical skills. Students end the Engineering & Design 2 course with a semester-long design project where they learn and practice skills in design, analysis, testing, communication, and project management. Students work on a portion of the Project Lead The Way Pathway to Engineering Curriculum in Engineering & Design 2.

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Southwest Tech - Course Catalog

Adults are welcome to apply for daytime technical programs. A Vermont resident adult without a high school diploma is a secondary student and is eligible for tuition to be paid by their school district. Adults with high school diplomas will be charged a tuition. Financial aid may be available. Contact the Adult Education Office at 447-3596.


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