The Aztec Engineering & Manufacturing Academy provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the principles of design, problem-solving, and innovation while preparing them for careers in the diverse fields of engineering and manufacturing. Students begin with Introduction to Engineering Design, an elective course where they master fundamental skills such as sketching techniques, technical drawings with dimensioning, and 3D modeling software through reverse engineering challenges. In Engineering Design, a year-long course building on these foundations, students apply math, physics, and design principles to authentic engineering challenges, focusing on CAD, modeling, and prototyping to solve real-world problems.

As students progress to Advanced Engineering & Design (Grades 11–12), they enter a capstone experience that fulfills the UC “D” requirement. Working collaboratively in teams and in partnership with business and industry, students utilize the engineering design process to research, build, test, and present technical solutions. This pathway equips students with strong technical reading, writing, and research skills, preparing them for college-level coursework and future careers in the rapidly evolving engineering and technology sectors.