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.
The 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.
Innovative Technologies and Lifecycle Solutions for the Marine and Energy Markets
Wartsila 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.
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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Amatrol’s e-Learning program meets the challenge for flexible technical training by offering superb technical content depth as well as breadth, strong interactivity for skill development, and excellent assessment and student tracking through an intuitive, easy-to-use web portal. With 24 x 7 access, Amatrol’s eLearning program creates easy access to educational opportunities for technical skill development previously restricted to the classroom...
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Amatrol's eAssessment streamlines technical skills assessment and training with assessment tests to individually determine a CTE student's skill level in specific areas to dramatically improve training effectiveness and efficiency while reducing training cost and time.
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Online training is an essential tool in today’s workplace and educational institutions. Amatrol is increasing its already extensive online offerings with the introduction of eBooks. Amatrol’s eBooks are digital versions of its print-based LAPs (Learning Activity Packets) that allow organizations to set up courses completely online, including assessments!
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Item Number:85-MT2E Regular / 85-MT2ESL Sheathed Banana LeadsThe Motor Troubleshooting Learning System (85-MT2E) covers the testing and troubleshooting of AC and DC motors using a multimeter and a megger meter. The skills and knowledge covered by this learning system will prove invaluable for industrial maintenance technicians or anyone working in a field that uses AC and/or DC motors.
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Item Number:850-MT6BAmatrol’s 850-MT6B Electrical Wiring Learning System allows students to learn electrical wiring skills hands-on.
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Item Number:950-HM1Train students and technicians in essential hydraulic maintenance with Amatrol’s 950-HM1 Learning System. Learners will gain hands-on experience in fluid servicing, fittings, seals, tubing, hoses, and component installation using industry-standard equipment.
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Amatrol Industry 4.0 Fundamentals (I4F) is a high school-based program that prepares students for high-paying Industry 4.0 careers in local industries.
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Amatrol's 870 Mechatronics Learning System teaches students a broad array of job-ready skills in integrating technologies. Students work together in a team environment to make the whole process work. Seven stations make up a complete flexible manufacturing system. Each station is a small mechatronics system in itself with multiple, integrated technologies that can be used stand-alone or in various combinations, creating unlimited project capability. The Learning System is compact, enabling it to fit into almost any teaching facility.
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Item Number:990-MES1Learners will acquire skills such as how to measure length, accurate measurement of inside and outside dimensions, measuring both in U.S. Customary and S.I. Metric units, and collecting measurement data. The 990-MES1 contains precisely-machined and numbered parts that challenge the learner to make accurate measurements. Understanding how to perform accurate measurements is relevant to technical careers such as quality control inspector, machinist, manufacturing engineer, operations manager, and production technician. The 990-MES1’s compact size and durable case also provide for safe storage when available training space must be used to teach other topics.
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Item Number:990-ME1Amatrol’s Portable Mechanical Drives 1 Learning System (990-ME1) covers the fundamentals of mechanical transmission systems and applications, such as how to: operate, install, analyze performance, and design basic mechanical transmission systems using chains, vbelts, spur gears, bearings, and couplings. These fundamentals can be applied to a variety of applications within the automotive, agricultural, and power industries.













