DEPARTMENT MISSION
Technology Education is concerned with the development of a practical understanding and appreciation of today's industrial and technical society. It provides an understanding of industrial institutions as well as the development of competencies related to various elements of industry. Opportunities for learning are provided through experiences in planning, using tools and materials, performing processes in the production of products and experimenting in activities related to the science of industrial and technical problems of the world today.
Technology Education is a systematic program, interrelated with total education program, primarily aimed at the development of attitudes, knowledge and skills.
Technology Education at Central High School includes the following objectives:
1. To understand business and industry,
2. To explore self-interests and future occupational choices,
3. To develop competencies for occupational entry,
4. To realize to need for continuing education.
The Engineering Education mission is learning by doing: Affordable housing design. Biofuel production. App development. These are all hands-on, real-world challenges students face in their PLTW Engineering courses. Throughout the program, students step into the varied roles engineers play in our society, discover new career paths and possibilities, and develop engineering knowledge and skills. In addition, as students work in teams to design and test solutions, they’re empowered develop in-demand, transportable skills like collaboration, critical thinking, and communication.
