High School Engineering Technology Program

Overview

The PVCC High School Engineering Technology Program is designed for rising juniors and seniors and will be offered beginning August 2025. The program is for students interested in advanced manufacturing, electronics and related fields. Participants will gain hands-on troubleshooting skills and application of knowledge in the convergence of computer science, engineering, technology and electronics. Classes will be at PVCC in the mornings, with students returning to their high schools for afternoon classes. These fully funded, dual credit courses allow credit to be earned toward both high school graduation and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.

The High School Engineering Technology Program prepares students for high-demand, high-wage jobs and careers in engineering technology. High school students take six foundational courses leading to a certificate in manufacturing technology in the junior year and a certificate in electronics technology, or mechanical technology in the senior year. High school graduates then complete the associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology in one year (two semesters) after high school graduation. 

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Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology

The associate degrees in electronics engineering technology and mechanical engineering technology are designed for students interested in gaining knowledge and hands-on troubleshooting skills in electronic systems, mechanical systems, advanced manufacturing, machine design and related areas. Graduates are prepared to enter an expanding job market which includes careers such as industrial engineering technician, CAD/CAM specialist, electronics engineering specialist and assembly technician. 

Partnering with Business for Employment

PVCC maintains strong working relationships with business and industry leaders, partnering to design intentional courses and student experiences that drive student success. Graduates of our degree programs are employed with the following business partners: Dominion Energy, Emerson, Gaston and Wyatt, Klockner Pentaplast, Lighthouse Instruments, MicroAire, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), Northrop Grumman, Pratt and Whitney, RIGID Products, Stryten Energy and Virginia Diodes.

Career Outlook

Current engineering technology career opportunities in the Central Virginia region include: 

OccupationProjected GrowthMedian WageEducation Required
Industrial Engineering Technician4%$62,610Associate Degree
CAD Specialist Drafters: OccupationalLittle change$62,530Associate Degree
Electronics Engineering Technician3%$72,800Associate Degree
Mechanical Engineering Technician3%$64,020Associate Degree
Assembly TechnicianLittle change$39,720High School
Mechanist, Tool and Die MakerLittle change$53,180High School/some community college training

2025 Schedule

Fall Schedule

Junior Year

Block

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Classes at PVCC

1

Materials and 
Process in 
Manufacturing

Materials and 
Process in 
Manufacturing

Materials and 
Process in 
Manufacturing

Materials and 
Process in 
Manufacturing

Materials and 
Process in 
Manufacturing

2

DC AC
Fundamentals

DC AC
Fundamentals

DC AC
Fundamentals

DC AC
Fundamentals

DC AC
Fundamentals

3

Computer Aided
Design

Travel back to high
school/lunch

Computer Aided
Design

Travel back to high
school/lunch

Computer Aided
Design

Travel back to high
school/lunch

Computer Aided
Design

Travel back to high
school/lunch

Computer Aided
Design

Travel back to high
school/lunch

Classes at your high school

4

English/
VA & U.S. History

English/
VA & U.S. History

English/
VA & U.S. History

English/
VA & U.S. History

English/
VA & U.S. History

Spring Schedule

Junior Year

Block

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Classes at PVCC

1

Intro to
Mechatronics

Intro to
Mechatronics

Intro to
Mechatronics

Intro to
Mechatronics

Intro to
Mechatronics

2

3D Printing for
Engineering Design

3D Printing for
Engineering Design

3D Printing for
Engineering Design

3D Printing for
Engineering Design

3D Printing for
Engineering Design

3

Mechanisms

Travel back to high
school/lunch

Mechanisms

Travel back to high
school/lunch

Mechanisms

Travel back to high
school/lunch

Mechanisms

Travel back to high
school/lunch

Mechanisms

Travel back to high
school/lunch

Classes at your high school

4

English/
VA & U.S. History

English/
VA & U.S. History

English/
VA & U.S. History

English/
VA & U.S. History

English/
VA & U.S. History