What is STEM Project Lea dthe Way?

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Engineering path helps students explore how things work, how they’re built and how to solve real-world problems using creativity and technology.

This career path is for students who enjoy designing, building, coding and finding smart solutions to challenges. Engineers help invent the future—whether it’s building bridges, creating robots or designing clean energy systems.

COURSES

Course order	Course names	Credentials earned
1	**Introduction to Engineering Design (Prerequisite)	Autodesk-AutoCAD Certified
2	*** Principles of Engineering-PLTW	Autodesk-Inventor Certified User
3	Civil Engineering & Architecture	Autodesk-Revit Certified User
4	Engineering Design & Development
5	Career Pathway Project in STEM

DIRECT TO CAREER

Ready to jump right into your career?

You can apply for the following jobs directly after graduating:

Engineering Technician

CAD Technician

Entry-Level Engineer (with B.S.)

Required certifications:

Autodesk Certified User (AutoCAD, Inventor)

OSHA 10 (general industry)

COLLEGE

Hone your skills before making your mark.

College pathways:

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Local college options:

University of Alabama:
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering

Stillman College:
Cybersecurity

Shelton State:
Engineering Graphics and Design Technology

Dual Enrollment

Thinking about starting college early?

The University of Alabama, Shelton State Community College, Stillman College and Auburn University all offer dual enrollment courses you can take in high school to graduate college earlier – no matter where you decide to go to college.

DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES

Alabama-approved CRI options:

These state-approved credentials can be used to meet the college and career readiness requirements of the Alabama High School Diploma for post-secondary credentials.

Autodesk – Fusion 360 Certified User

Certified OnShape Professional

Certiport Information Technology Specialist (ITS) – Databases

Certiport Information Technology Specialist (ITS) – HTML & CSS

Certiport Information Technology Specialist (ITS) – HTML5 Application Development

Certiport Information Technology Specialist (ITS) – Java Certiport Information Technology Specialist (ITS) – JavaScript

Certiport Information Technology Specialist (ITS) – Python

Certiport Information Technology Specialist (ITS) – Software Development

FAA Part 107

FANUC CERT – Handling Tool Operations and Programming

Microsoft Office – Access Expert 2019/O365

Microsoft Office – Excel Expert 2019/O365 Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) – Java Programmer

Solid Edge Certified Associate

SolidWorks Associate

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