Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

Unlocking STEM Opportunities for Future Careers

According to the National Science Board, in 2019, the STEM workforce represented 23% of the total U.S. workforce. Notably, over half of STEM workers don't hold a bachelor’s degree and are prominent in sectors like health care (19%), construction trades (20%), installation and repair (21%), and production (14%). STEM workers experienced lower unemployment (2%) compared to non-STEM workers (4%) in 2019, with higher median earnings.

Our Approach

Through activity-, project-, and problem-based curriculum, our programs empower students to apply their knowledge, solve problems, and lead their own learning. When students see the relevance of their education to their lives and careers, they become more engaged and successful.

Heavy Equipment Simulation, Collision Repair & Automotive TechnologyThe U.S. Dept. of Labor forecasts that the automotive industry is expected to add 237,500 new jobs and have a 30 percent growth rate through 2020

We offer a variety of training products for this career cluster including:

  • Automotive Technology and Diesel Engine programs from LJ Create
  • SimSpray virtual reality paint spraying for Collision Repair programs
  • Simlog Heavy Equipment Simulators for training heavy equipment operators
  • OilTec Port Crane Simulators
  • Transas Maritime Simulation & Training

Helping Solve Industry 4.0

APT Manufacturing Solutions has over 25 years of unique insights on industrial needs and applications that help high-tech automation. They are authorized FANUC robotics integrators certified at the highest level (IV).

These years of experience allow APT to design and build equipment and curriculum that advances industry 4.0 and IIoT manufacturing in vocational schools, trade schools, and universities throughout the US.

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Innovative Technologies and Lifecycle Solutions for the Marine and Energy Markets

Maritime simulation and training productsWartsila offers best-in-class navigation systems and integrated bridge solutions, recognized training and simulation solutions, renowned VTMS and coastal surveillance systems, fleet and port management systems, onboard and individual decision support systems for professional crew and pilots, as well as popular applications for leisure and the marine mass market.

Wartsila is a trendsetter and visionary of the market for the last 25 years. Wartsila promotes its own concept of e-Navigation as the future model for Marine IT integrating all elements of the marine industry and all systems into one information environment.

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Developing future leaders in advanced manufacturing.

Desktop Metal is reinventing how engineering and manufacturing teams produce metal parts - from prototyping through mass production.

By investing in 3D printing, students can gain hands-on experience by designing and producing their own functional parts and build the skills needed for next-generation manufacturing careers.

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  • DAC Mechanical Drives
    Item Number:
    226-000
    DAC Worldwide’s Flange Bolt Torquing (226-000) is a training package that includes a complete assortment of fixtures, tools, accessories, and technical data for training in proper bolt torquing using an eight-bolt pattern.
  • Flange Bolt Torquing Trainer
    Item Number:
    225-000
    DAC Worldwide’s Flange Bolt Torquing Trainer (225-000) is a heavy-duty learning aide that allows for in-depth training in bolted joint torquing, gasket selection/usage, and torque wrench usage.
  • Flange Bolt Torquing Training System Plus
    Item Number:
    225-PAC
    DAC Worldwide’s Flange Bolt Torquing Training System Plus (225-PAC) is a heavy-duty learning aide that allows for in-depth training in bolted joint torquing, gasket selection/usage, and torque wrench usage.
  • DAC Worldwide Technical Trainers
    Item Number:
    864-PAC
    DAC Worldwide’s Flange Sample Board (864-PAC) provides a hands-on teaching aid for piping system training, pipe fitting training, and process operations training. This industrial process system training supplement includes 15 different types of flanges on two rack-mounted panels with magnetic identification tags.
  • DAC Worldwide Technical Trainers
    Item Number:
    294
    Hands-On Technical Trainers
  • DAC Model: 295-753
    Item Number:
    295-753
    DAC Worldwide's Floating Ball Valve Cutaway (295-753) is a sectioned valve sample for training in the operating characteristics, construction, and maintenance of industrial floating-type ball valves.
  • DAC Worldwide Technical Trainers
    Item Number:
    295-202
    DAC Worldwide's Floating Head Bulk Storage Tank Model (295-202) is a highly-detailed scale model of a common floating head storage tank.
  • DAC Worldwide Chemical Engineering Trainers
    Item Number:
    RAP/4000
    This self-contained system facilitates the study of pressure drop due to flow restrictions through valves, strainers, fittings, and pipe of varying diameters, different surface roughnesses, and lengths. The system also facilitates the study of flow rate measurement methods such as orifice assembly, venturi meter, variable-area flow meter, and by calibrated tank vs. time.
  • DAC Cutaway Trainers
    Item Number:
    200-2082
    DAC Worldwide’s Fluid Coupling Cutaway (200-2082) is an actual industrial fluid coupling that has been cut away to unveil its primary internal components and to show how it operates.
  • Item Number:
    208-110
    The replica duplicates all primary structural details on an actual, full-size coupling. Importantly, learners can completely disassemble and reassemble the replica, allowing them to develop skills they will use in the workplace.

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