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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Item Number:295-405DAC Worldwide’s Rotary Drilling Bit Replica Set, 9-Piece (295-405) is an assortment of rotary drilling bit replicas that teaches learners about the primary drill bit technology used on today's oil & gas rotary drilling rigs.
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Item Number:241-000DAC Worldwide’s Rotary Kiln Maintenance Training System (241-000) is a heavy-duty, steel benchtop training device that allows for realistic training in maintenance activities associated with large rotary kilns.
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Item Number:211-192DAC Worldwide's Rotary Screw Compressor Cutaway (211-192) is a realistic, sectioned rotary screw compressor commonly found in manufacturing plants and other industrial applications. This device includes a 7-gauge formed-steel mounting baseplate, allowing for stand-alone use, bench-top mounting, or mounting on specialized DAC mounting workstations.
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Equip your lab with the Router 2600 or 2600 Pro, versatile CNC routers that deliver large-capacity cutting for technical education and prototyping.
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Expand CNC training capabilities with the Router 6600 and 6600 Pro, large-format routers designed for precision education and industrial-level projects.
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SACA's Micro-Credentials can be attained to prove efficiency in specific applications or combined to attain a full SACA Specialist Certification. The Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) is a non-profit organization supported by industry partners and educators.
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DAC Worldwide’s sample boards offer valuable maintenance training in the identification and selection of a variety of industrial components. Each sample board features a selection of industrial-quality components mounted on either a panel or a station that features nameplates for easy association with individual components.
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Item Number:278-180SSDAC Worldwide’s Sanitary Air-Operated Diaphragm Pump Cutaway, Stainless (278-180SS) depicts a sectioned industrial air-operated, double-diaphragm pump (AODD) cutaway that supports realistic classroom training in the operation, construction, and maintenance of this common process pump used in many industries.
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Item Number:273-410SSDAC’s Sanitary Diaphragm Valve Cutaway, Stainless (273-410SS) is a specialized, sectioned valve and actuator assembly that unveils the complete working mechanism of a representative diaphragm-actuated, stainless steel control valve used in sanitary service.
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SanitationSim™ Series 8 waste disposal driving simulator delivers safe, scenario-based training for sanitation and recycling drivers—improving safety, efficiency, and fleet performance.











