Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing
Design. Build. Innovate.
Ready to design your future? At Marco Antonio Firebaugh High School, our Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering Pathway is empowering students to turn ideas into reality. Through hands-on, project-based learning, students gain the technical knowledge and creative problem-solving skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced, high-demand engineering and manufacturing industries.
Real-World Learning, Real-World Skills
This pathway blends classroom instruction with hands-on experience to introduce students to the fundamentals of engineering, manufacturing, and design. Students explore topics such as:
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Engineering design and modeling
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3D printing and fabrication
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Robotics and automation
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Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software
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Applied mathematics and physics
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Innovation in sustainable and modern technologies
Whether building prototypes or solving real-world problems, students leave the program with a strong foundation in both theory and practice.
SkillsUSA & Career Readiness
Students in the Engineering & Manufacturing Pathway have the opportunity to compete in SkillsUSA, a national organization that fosters career and technical skills through competitions, leadership development, and hands-on challenges.
These experiences not only build confidence but also prepare students for careers in engineering, architecture, manufacturing, robotics, and more.
Shaping Tomorrow's Innovators
This pathway is more than a program—it's a launchpad. Students graduate ready to take on college-level engineering courses or pursue certifications and careers in high-demand STEM fields. Along the way, they learn to think critically, collaborate effectively, and innovate fearlessly.