Manufacturing and Engineering Academy

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Mission/Vision:

Neenah High School along with local business and industry partners will provide educational opportunities that promote,  encourage, and  support science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) development of NHS students. NHS academy students will gain industry exposure, knowledge, and enrichment opportunities that stimulate interests and increase the number of students choosing manufacturing and engineering careers, which are vital to the future of our industry partners and the greater community.

Purpose:

• Prepares students for college, careers and life

• Commitment to life-long learning, personal growth and career preparation

• Offers rigorous and relevant curriculum (PLTW)

• Identification of career interests and personal strengths

• Encourages a commitment to good school/job attendance, academic achievement and community service

• Promotes participation in professional/student organizations and leadership development

Student Expectations:

• Complete Four PLTW courses - IED, POE,DE,CIM

• Job shadowing - 8 hours

• Enrichment activities such as speakers, field trips and seminars - earn at least 50 points

• Community Service - 20 hours by graduation

• Three co-curricular activities, sports OR part-time employment 

• Yearly transcript

• Guidance in registering for courses at NHS

Benefits:

• Ownership/Responsibility in personal/career development, academic progress and professional networking.

• Graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in post-secondary education and the workplace.

• Prepare for the 21st-century global society.

• Create and maintain a career-planning portfolio.

• Receive special recognition in the NHS commencement program.

• Opportunities for families to be involved.

• Set educational and career goals.

• Blends rigorous academic/technical preparation.

• Provides career development.

• Offers options for students to experience all aspects of a business or industry.

• Facilitates/assists students and educators with ongoing transitions.

Admission:

• Apply during freshman or sophomore year

• Enrolled in the  Introduction to Engineering Design (ED) class

• Complete application

• Submit two reference forms 

• Participate in an orientation session with their parents

• Exhibit a positive attitude and genuine interest in career preparation

Do I belong in the Manufacturing and Engineering Academy?

▪ Are you creative?

▪ Do you like collaborating with others?

▪ Are you curious and persistent?

▪ Do you want to make a difference?

▪ Do you like solving problems or improving processes?

If you answered Yes to any of these questions, Yes, You belong!

• Engineers use their imagination and analytical skills to invent, design, and build things that matter.

• They are team players with independent minds who ask things like, "How can we develop a better recycling system to protect the environment, design a school that can withstand an earthquake, or create cutting-edge special effects for the movies?"

• By dreaming up creative and practical solutions, engineers are changing the world all the time.

• It's important that engineers have a solid background in math and science, but ultimately, the best engineers are people who use their communication skills, imagination and analytical abilities to invent, design and build things that matter.