Join the Manufacturing, Production, and Green Technology Academy
Join the Manufacturing, Production, and Green Technology Academy
Embedded Files
The Manufacturing, Production, and Green Technology (MPGT) Academy is a California Partnership Academy.
Partnership academies are small learning communities within larger high schools, enrolling students in grades 9-12.
Nationwide, studies demonstrate that participation in career academies is linked to positive outcomes in regard to students’ performance during and after high school.
How does it work?
How does it work?
The MPGT Academy is a 4-year program that offers students a well-rounded education that includes career preparation skills in addition to traditional college preparatory coursework. We are pleased to offer an advanced track for students looking to enter a collegiate Engineering program after graduation.
Each year students take classes together, including core academic subjects and at least one CTE class (career technical education). A team of teachers works with the same group of students over several years, over time linking instruction across disciplines.
Academy students participate in field trips to local manufacturers, college campus tours and team building exercises, as well as in extracurricular opportunities such as robotics tournaments and the Northern California Solar Regatta.
Providing Support for Students
Providing Support for Students
The MPGT Academy is excited to have our very own Youth Advisor who meets with each MPGT student at least once per quarter! This is an extra opportunity for students to discuss academic progress, future educational and career goals, and to receive additional Support.
Maintain a 2.0 GPA
Obtain 60/60 Credits a year
Be willing to learn, cooperate with others, work, participate in activities & HAVE FUN!
9th Grade: Product Innovation and Design
10th Grade: Product Innovation and Design II
11th Grade: Product Innovation and Design III
12th Grade: Advanced Machine & Forming Technologies IV -OR-
Advanced Machine & Engineering Technologies IV
These courses are taught through complex, hands on, project-based work.
Note: Because of the change in some details, the 12th grade classes for 2023-2024 have a different name.
MPGT academy students have the opportunity to attend several field trips to manufacturing facilities and colleges each year. Field trip locations include:
E. &. J Gallo Winery & Glass
Fastenal
Flory Industries
The Wine Group
Kohl’s Distribution
Delicato Winery
Hilmar Cheese
Jelly Belly Factory
College campuses: CSU Fresno, CSU Stanislaus, CSU Sacramento, UC Davis, UC Merced, and more!
VEX Robotics: In addition to the projects in the Academy classes, MPGT Academy students have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular projects. Students of all grade levels are encouraged to design, build, and program robots for VEX Robotics competition.
Mentor Program: Juniors are matched-up with mentors from our MPGT Business Partners. Students and mentors meet monthly to participate in a lesson on soft-skills, followed by a catered luncheon during which students and mentors discuss the ins and outs of the business world and what careers in manufacturing have to offer.
Residential Solar Installation: Senior students work with Grid Alternatives, a non-profit solar company that provides training and opportunities for our students to install functioning solar energy systems on houses (including rooftop installations).
Solar Regatta: MPGT students also design, build and race solar powered boats in the annual SMUD Solar Regatta!
Page updated
Report abuse