Engineering & Design

The Engineering & Design Program aims to strike a balance between engineering theory through class lessons, and engineering application through design projects. The design projects range in scale from single-class projects to a second-year ½ year capstone project, but 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.

This course will introduce students to three dimensional (3D) computer aided design (CAD) software that will be used to virtually model and assemble a wide variety of items. Major units of study in this course are:

• Sketching Commands and Techniques
• Solid Model Creation Commands and Techniques
• Measurement Techniques
• Assembly Modeling Commands and Techniques

The main goal of SkillsUSA is to provide students who are preparing for a wide variety of careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, with professional development opportunities that supplement their academic and technical education. SkillsUSA programs and activities help its 285,000 student members develop public speaking skills, and improve their ability to conduct and participate in meetings, manage financial matters, solve problems, and assume responsibility for community service. Students participate in state leadership conferences and competitions. Each June, students earning first place at the state level in leadership and technical skill competitions, travel to Kansas City, MO to compete at the national conference.