Imagine Yourself...

• Designing a product in 3-D on a Computer Aided Design program 

• Printing out 3-dimensional prototypes of your design to show family and friends 

• Creating a plan that gets used for constructing a house

• Designing, creating and then destroying models to gain engineering data

What will I learn...

You will explore the very fulfilling world of engineering design by using state-of-the-art software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.  Students in the program get to choose projects of interest to them and then make the objects using our Fabrication lab (Fablab).

Learn how to create drawings for the industry.  Use problem solving skills for solutions that work.  Visit local manufacturers and building sites to find out what engineers and architects do.

If you like to be creative, plan and make anything, from your own snowboard binding to a model of your own house, then this is your program.

Additionally...

• Earn up to four college credits through this program

• Work with engineers and designers on a Career Work Experience making connections for your future

• Become industry certified in using SolidWorks 3-D CAD

• Prepare for a college or university program in engineering or architecture

The Center for Technology has long-standing partnerships with businesses and industry leaders through program advisory committees.  The goal of these committees is to ensure that CTE's programs meet and exceed industry standards.  Advisory Committees meet twice per year.  Posted below are the most recent minutes.

Advisory Meeting Engineering & Architectural Warning/Minutes/Agenda - Nov. 8th, 2024

Advisory Meeting Architectural Warning/Agenda/Minutes - June 13th, 2024

Advisory Meeting Engineering Warning/Agenda/Minutes - June 5th, 2024

Advisory Meeting Engineering & Architecture Warning/Agenda/Combined Meeting Minutes - Nov. 3, 2023

Advisory Meeting Architecture Warning/Agenda/Minutes - June 9th, 2023

Advisory Meeting Engineering Warning/Agenda/Minutes - June 5th, 2023

Adivisory Meeting _ Group B _Warning/Agenda/Minutes - May 25th, 2022

Adivisory Meeting _ Group A _Warning / Agenda/Minutes - June 1st, 2022

Email Jim Dirmaier, Instructor
Email Emmy Charron, CTE Counseling Coordinator
Email Sheila Paterson, Special Populations Coordinator

Email Jamie Paterson, Co-op Coordinator

Program Time 10:05 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. 
Phone: (802) 879-7537

High School Credits Earned

1st Year
Math (1 credit)
English (1 credit)
Fine Arts (1 credit)
Electives (3 credits)

2nd Year
Math (1 credit)
English (1 credit)
Fine Arts (1 credit)

Post-Secondary Industry- Recognized Credentials
Professional Certification/Credentials available. Students in the course will get the opportunity to take Certified SolidWorks Associate exam.

Dual Enrollment

Eligible students may take up to one college course per semester.  Students chosen to participate in the VTC course ARC-1021 will receive two (2) transcript college credits.  

The VTC course MEC-1011 will receive two (2) transcript college credits

Career Work Experiences

Work-based learning, school-to-work cooperative opportunities, and apprenticeship for students are available with many of CTE's local partnering businesses such as: Global Foundries, Freeman French Freeman, Husky, Rennline, VT Sports Car, Hazelett, Wiemann Lamphere, BETA, Design Signs, Preci, Agilent Technologies, VTRANS, GreenSea IQ, Fab-Tech, ExactBuilt, and G-4 Studios Architects.

What's Next / Employment in the field
College credit is awarded to eligible students who complete the Engineering program.  Students will also complete a portfolio valuable for college application, which is a next step for many seniors leaving this program.  This course has been recommended by UVM to all students considering engineering careers.