The new Attleboro High School opened to students in 2022. One exciting part of the school was launching new Chapter 74-approved CTE programs. One of those programs is Robotics and Automation, which teacher Cory Rugg built from the ground up. We…

More and more schools are adding robotics and automation to their programs because of its relevance to so many industries. Starting a new program, especially on a topic that is still evolving and growing in the industry, can be overwhelming. In this…

Since the program was established in 2017, Innovation Pathways has provided thousands of Massachusetts high school students with equitable educational experiences that expose them to local in-demand career paths. Impact data has shown that Innovation…

The skills manufacturing facilities need from newly graduated students are evolving due to Industry 4.0. More and more factories are incorporating automated systems and robotics, which are designed and maintained by people. To help educators and…

3D scanning is a versatile technology with many applications across industries, including automotive, manufacturing, architecture and construction, aerospace, and medical. In education, we’ve seen high school and university students use 3D scanners…

We were thrilled to be part of last month’s Massachusetts State SkillsUSA competitions for our 13th year! The students’ work gets better every year, making it harder to judge each time! We’re always impressed with their teamwork, creativity,…

Whether you’re teaching aerodynamics to students in a high school classroom or conducting research at a university lab, having the right equipment is essential to understanding aerodynamics and its impact on aircraft, buildings, cars, and many…

CTE programs excel at giving students valuable exposure to industry-relevant equipment and training to build their technical skills for jobs after school. In addition, employability skills are essential in preparing students for the reality of the…

PLCs (programmable logic controllers) are one of the most critical components in industrial automation. PLCs are industrial computer systems that are modular and designed to automate customized control processes, supporting control motors, pumps,…

The fastest and least expensive solution to learn PLC technology is with a mini controller. There are several brands out there that are reputable and will do the job. For this project, I went with the Click PLC because it is cheap, easy to use, has a…

CAD and engineering teachers from across New England joined us for an interactive professional development day at this year’s CAD-Engineering Teachers Summit. They heard industry partners from Massachusetts talk about the importance of educating…

Studying civil engineering in college exposes students to a field with many in-demand career paths, from structural engineering to environmental engineering to construction engineering. In civil engineering courses, students learn how to eventually…

Teaching fluid mechanics to undergraduate students provides them with valuable fundamental knowledge leading to career paths in various fields, including aerospace, energy, life sciences, and automotive. Giving students opportunities to experiment in…

Mechatronics integrates mechanical, electrical, and software components to create smart, automated systems that perform complex tasks, leveraging advanced technologies, such as sensors, microcontrollers, and computer programming. It’s a field…

We are excited to announce that the next New England CAD-Engineering Teachers Summit will take place March 10, 2023 at Minuteman High School in Lexington, MA! This summit has been an (almost) annual event since 2007, led by our very own, Mark Lyons,…

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is important for bringing real-world industry experiences to the classroom and preparing students for the workforce with practical skills and certifications relevant to local in-demand jobs. We’re celebrating…

Access Your Complimentary Toolkit Below Find out how to fund solutions for your CTE or Tech Ed lab in New England—whether it’s for equipment, professional development, or lab renovations. This toolkit includes five ways that schools in New…

3D printing research contributes to groundbreaking innovations that are changing the world. As a researcher, selecting the right printer for your 3D printing research projects significantly affects the process and final results. There are many 3D…

When instructors and students use Universal Robots collaborative robots for the first time, they are usually amazed and how easy it is to use in a short period of time, so we were glad to host a workshop with a group of instructors from Massachusetts…

With all the responsibilities of teaching, it is imperative for teachers to find professional development opportunities worth their time. CTE teachers come from an industry background, so professional development in classroom dynamics and…