Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is a high school college tech-prep program designed to help students succeed in engineering, science, and technology careers. The PLTW program begins at a student's home school with a course taken in the sophomore year. Students who choose to continue the PLTW program take their junior courses at the Lorain County JVS or at a satellite location on the campus of Lorain County Community College. Academic courses are taken at a student's home school.

Program Highlights

• Introduction to Engineering Design
• Principles of Engineering
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Digital Electronics
• Civil Engineering & Architecture
• Capstone Project

Students completing the high school lab portion of the Tech Prep program may qualify for college credit at LCCC.

Job Possibilities

• Machinist
• Machine Tool Operator
• Tool & Die Apprentice
• Model Maker Apprentice
• Set-Up Worker
• Lathe Operator
• Parts Inspector
• Draftsperson

Personal Qualities Suggested

• Have a mechanical aptitude
• Be able to work well in a team or independently
• Be self-motivated/a self-starter

Suggested Prerequisite Experiences

• Successful completion of 9th grade proficiency tests
• Courses in Math, Algebra I, Geometry, Keyboarding, Computer Applications, Industrial Technology

Equipment Students Will Be Trained To Use

• Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machine
• Engine Lathes
• Milling Machine
• Drill Press
• Precision Measuring Insruments
• Digital Optical Comparitor
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Robots
• Plastic Injection Machine
• Computers

With Further Education, These Additional Job Opportunities Are Possible

• Designer
• Engineering Technician
• Quality Assurance Technician
• Factory Service Representative
• CNC Programmer
• Mechanical Engineer

Special Note

Tech Prep is a statewide education initiative focused on preparing students for today's high-skill, high-wage technical careers.

In Lorain County the JVS, Lorain County Community College and area businesses have formed a partnership to develop an education plan for Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET).

Juniors stay at their home school for their academics and other extracurricular activities and have their technical lab experiences at the JVS.

Between the junior and senior years, eligible students have the opportunity to participate in a Summer Internship. The Internship is a work-based training experience involving paid, on-the-job training for credit.

At the completion of the high school portion of Manufacturing Engineering Technology students can:

• Attend Lorain County Community College to pursue an Associate of Applied Science degree
• Enter the workforce well prepared for a technical job
• Continue their education at a four-year university or other post-secondary institution