Program Description
Pre-Engineering/Project Lead The Way is an innovative, nationally recognized program that introduces students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of engineering prior to college. Through the design development process, students will create solid models and will design and test digital circuitry using the latest computer design and simulation software. The engineering sequence continues as students develop advanced engineering problem-solving skills using a computer-based systems approach. Students may opt for a major focus on integrated manufacturing principles/mechanical engineering or architecture and civil engineering.
Program Content
Personal Management and Employability Skills
Principles of Engineering
Digital Electronics
Introduction to Engineering Design
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Engineering Design and Development
Pre-Calculus/Calculus
Technical Communications
Robotics
Special Features
Students may participate in FIRST Robotics, an exciting, international competition that teams professionals and young people to solve an engineering design problem in an intense and competitive way.
Michigan Design and Build Bridge Challenge – teams
use TRAC Skills learned in class to compete for a trip
to Lansing to be judged by Civil Engineers from MDOT.
Paid internship positions are available.
MITES- Various projects involving engineering and
design can be entered at the regional and state
competitions with many awards and scholarships
possible.
A.H. Nickless Innovation Award – A local design
challenge where students can win up to $5,000 in
scholarships.12th graders complete and present senior projects
SkillsUSA – allows students to compete at a
regional, state and national level involving a variety
of skills related to engineering.
Team America Rocketry Challenge – A national
competition involving a unique rocket design
challenge. Finalists are invited to Virginia to
compete for a $20,000.00 first prize.
Solar/Electric Vehicle – Allows students to
participate in several local & national races. Past
teams have raced in Missouri, Kansas & Japan.
Unpaid work experience
Co-op and paid work experience may be available.
1st YEAR STUDENTS CAN EARN:
3.5 cr. Pre-Engineering/PLTW
0.5 cr. Communication & Composition
2nd YEAR STUDENTS AND 1ST YEAR SENIORS CAN EARN:
2.5 cr. Pre-Engineering/PTLW
1 cr. Calculus or Pre-calculus
0.5 cr. Communication & Composition
Credit On-line Learning Experience
College Credit
Engineering/Project Lead the Way
| Institution | Program | Articulated Course(s) |
| Davenport University | Technical Engineering Systems Pathway | BUSN210 (Professional Ethics)
COMM120(Presentation Techniques) GNSS (General Social Science Credit) SOSC201 (Diversity in Society) GNBS (General Business Credit) |
| Delta College | Pre-Engineering – Mechanical Engineering | EGR100 (Careers in Engineering)
EGR101 (Engineering Design/Analysis) DRF107 (Intermediate Mechanical Design) DRF121 or SKDR (Blueprint Reading) CAD or SKCA (Intro to CAD) |
| Ferris State University** | Manufacturing Engineering Technology | ETEC140 (Engr. Graphics Comprehensive) |
| Ferris State University** | Manufacturing Technology | MFGT113 (Overview of Prod. Machined Comp.)
MFGT114 (Prod. Machined Comp.) |
Student Certifications
CareerSafe Safety Education Training
Personal Management & Employability Skills
Program Certifications
Project Lead The Way
Program Requirements
“C” or better grades in Algebra and Geometry
Successfully completed (“C” or better) or concurrent enrollment in advanced math (Algebra/Trig and or Pre-calculus during the 11th grade).
Safety glasses provided for nonprescription
Prerequisite for Advanced Engineering is successful completion (“B” or better) of the 1st year of Engineering
Text reading level: 11th grade
Excellent keyboarding and computer skills
Career Possibilities
Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Engineering Technologist, Engineering Technician, Electronics Technician, Architect, CAD Operator
