Technology and Engineering Awareness
Students will explore the fundamentals of technology and engineering, examining core concepts, history, and impacts through interdisciplinary instruction. Students will engage in design thinking, learn about technology resources, and create their own products. Emphasizing the Virginia Department of Education's 5 C’s—Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, and Citizenship—students will develop skills to innovate, problem-solve, and contribute to a tech-driven world. Students will create products that can be documented in their Academic and Career Plan Portfolios (ACPP), which will be actively developed throughout their years in school.
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Virginia’s High Demand Occupations and Apprenticeable Occupations
Section § 2.2-2472 of the Code of Virginia requires the Virginia Board of Workforce Development (VBWD) to publish a list of jobs, trades, and professions for which a high demand for qualified workers exists or is projected. The Virginia Office of Education Economics (VOEE) collaborated with the VBWD and related stakeholders to develop the high demand occupations list. VOEE’s mission is to leverage data to inform educational programming, policy, and workforce partnerships across the Commonwealth. See also the Virginia 2024 High Demand Occupations Dashboard.
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code, Occupation Description, and Active Apprenticeable Occupation status (Yes/No per the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry).
| SOC Code | Occupation Description | Apprenticeable Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| 173023 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Yes |
| 172141 | Mechanical Engineers | Yes |
| 172112 | Industrial Engineers | Yes |
Career Clusters
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology |
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