Brochure
Class structure:
Students will learn the engineering process and an applied scientific method through many hands-on projects. They will then research the many STEM career opportunities and generate a pool of their interests. After that, they will be assigned projects based on their pool to familiarize them with the day to day functions of a specific discipline. The projects will help eliminate some careers in their interest pool to create an emphasis on what the student enjoys and what they would like to continue working towards. Whether or not the student is interested in college, we will assist them in creating and executing a schedule of how to achieve their career goal. We help with application processes, essays, and professional interviews to get a foot up on their competition.
Students graduating from this program will have a unique tie with the local manufacturers and corporations because it was them who assisted in the development of the curriculum.
We have the professionals tell us what our students need in order to give the students a career, and the employer an educated and experienced employee.
Students will learn the engineering process and an applied scientific method through many hands-on projects. They will then research the many STEM career opportunities and generate a pool of their interests. After that, they will be assigned projects based on their pool to familiarize them with the day to day functions of a specific discipline. The projects will help eliminate some careers in their interest pool to create an emphasis on what the student enjoys and what they would like to continue working towards. Whether or not the student is interested in college, we will assist them in creating and executing a schedule of how to achieve their career goal. We help with application processes, essays, and professional interviews to get a foot up on their competition.
Students graduating from this program will have a unique tie with the local manufacturers and corporations because it was them who assisted in the development of the curriculum.
We have the professionals tell us what our students need in order to give the students a career, and the employer an educated and experienced employee.
Parents and students,
Engineering Technology was created to teach students creative problem solving through real world applications. Students will be given college level assignments and be held to that level of standards for their completion. Dual Credit for JJC and ISU are offered and are transferable. Taking this course supplements about $8,500 in college class fees that you get for free at GAVC. Successful completion of this course will allow students to be proficient in their Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Computer Engineering classes as well as their physics, and natural sciences. Having exposure to the workload, expectations, and advanced thought process will put your student at a greater chance for success in their career.
Teaming up with Caterpillar, Lyondell, Aux Sable, and others allows other avenues besides higher ed opportunities. These manufacturers need skilled machinists with exposure to programming, CNC, and project management and are willing to train and educate our graduates. In an enticing effort to employ educated and skilled workers, they work with us to develop curriculum and make donations so further their investment in us, by making sure that we are training on the latest and greatest machines. Instead of asking what kind of training is needed, we have engineers, machinists, and manufacturers speak and work directly with us to get the best understanding of the necessities.
Students will solve problems such as the bad traffic light programming in Morris and understand efficiency practices that are exercised by Amazon, USPS, South West Airways, and the NYSE. Creating a method of problem solving is the greatest accomplishment our class will provide, they will be able to break down a problem into its simplest form and tackle the details, creating a well rounded multifaceted expert that is greatly needed in today's society.
This class is designed for those who have completed their Sophomore year in good standings with their homeschool. Anyone interested in a career within STEM is welcome, we will create time to explore specific areas a student is interested in advancing their knowledge.
Morris High School students who have taken their Intro to STEM courses Freshman and Sophomore year will be placed in the advanced track of our class. Anyone who is up to par with standards will be accepted into the advanced portion as well.
Should you have any more questions please contact myself through GAVC at (815) 942-4390.
Thank you,
Timothy McDavid
Engineering Technology was created to teach students creative problem solving through real world applications. Students will be given college level assignments and be held to that level of standards for their completion. Dual Credit for JJC and ISU are offered and are transferable. Taking this course supplements about $8,500 in college class fees that you get for free at GAVC. Successful completion of this course will allow students to be proficient in their Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Computer Engineering classes as well as their physics, and natural sciences. Having exposure to the workload, expectations, and advanced thought process will put your student at a greater chance for success in their career.
Teaming up with Caterpillar, Lyondell, Aux Sable, and others allows other avenues besides higher ed opportunities. These manufacturers need skilled machinists with exposure to programming, CNC, and project management and are willing to train and educate our graduates. In an enticing effort to employ educated and skilled workers, they work with us to develop curriculum and make donations so further their investment in us, by making sure that we are training on the latest and greatest machines. Instead of asking what kind of training is needed, we have engineers, machinists, and manufacturers speak and work directly with us to get the best understanding of the necessities.
Students will solve problems such as the bad traffic light programming in Morris and understand efficiency practices that are exercised by Amazon, USPS, South West Airways, and the NYSE. Creating a method of problem solving is the greatest accomplishment our class will provide, they will be able to break down a problem into its simplest form and tackle the details, creating a well rounded multifaceted expert that is greatly needed in today's society.
This class is designed for those who have completed their Sophomore year in good standings with their homeschool. Anyone interested in a career within STEM is welcome, we will create time to explore specific areas a student is interested in advancing their knowledge.
Morris High School students who have taken their Intro to STEM courses Freshman and Sophomore year will be placed in the advanced track of our class. Anyone who is up to par with standards will be accepted into the advanced portion as well.
Should you have any more questions please contact myself through GAVC at (815) 942-4390.
Thank you,
Timothy McDavid