Pltw Mission Statement

Engineering is an occupation that deals with the building and designing of new or improved products. To succeed in the field you have to skills in science, math and technology. You must also be able to look at problems from a creative perspective to solve them. The unique challenge this poses is what draws me to the field. Engineering demands a specialized education that can begin as early as kindergarten. More schools are beginning to emphasize math and science classes by implementing a program called “STEM”. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This program was created to encourage students to pursue careers in these fields to fill the demand for them. Some examples of these are chemists, doctors,engineers, astronauts, programmers, and many more. (STEM center) Another such program that can prepare you is “Project Lead The Way”. Project Lead The Way partners with engineering programs in schools to help provide

The mission statement is as follows “ PLTW’s mission is to ensure that America succeeds in the increasingly high-tech and high-skill global economy, by partnering with middle schools and high schools to prepare students to become the most innovative and productive in the world.” This program has content material ranging from kindergarten through the twelfth grade.(Vision Statement) Participating in these programs can help you choose what field of engineering you might want to consider. This is important as there are dozens of specific fields that you can choose. It is extremely useful to have an idea of what you have an interest in. This lets you study your material with more passion. Through the help of these programs offered early in your education you can get a head start on your