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Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction, including
BCC's TechPath
Are you:
- Able to follow directions?
- Good in math and science?
- Able to communicate and get along with others?
- Able to picture objects in three dimensions?
- Able to work accurately, precisely and on schedule?
Do you enjoy:
- Using tools and equipment?
- Fixing things?
- Both mental and physical activities?
- Solving problems?
- Figuring out how things work?
- Activities that require creativity?
There is a broad array of career opportunities for
those people who are technically inclined, whether in the areas
of engineering, automotive, construction technology, information
technology, or manufacturing. Having an aptitude for math and science
combined with strong interpersonal and communication skills is key
to success in these areas. A highlight of this pathway is TECHPATH,
a 2 + 2 + 2 program of study that links high schools to Berkshire
Community College’s Engineering and Computer Information Systems
Programs with seamless transfer, without loss of credit, to institutions
such as RPI, Clarkson, and UMass-Amherst.
Possible Occupations
- Auto Technology/ Design
- CAD Operator
- Computer Programming/ Hardware Technology
- Drafting
- Electronics
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Health & Safety
- Machining
- Repair Technicians
- Software Engineer
- Technical Writing
- Telecommunications
- Information Technology
Work Based Learning Experiences
- Career Awareness / Fairs
- Job Shadowing
- Internships
- Mentoring
- Summer Employment
High School Grade 9
- English I
- Science
- PreAlgebra or Algebra I
- World History
- World Languages (optional)
- Phys Ed/Health
- Technical Electives*
Grade 10
- English II
- Chemistry or Required Science
- Algebra I or Geometry
- World History
- World Languages (optional)
- Phys Ed/Health
- Technical Electives*
Grade 11
- English III
- Physics or Science Elective
- Geometry or Algebra II
- U.S. History
- World Language (optional)
- Phys Ed / Elective
- Technical Electives*
Grade 12
- English IV
- Physics or Science Elective
- Algebra II or Trig-PreCalc
- World Language (optional)
- Phys Ed / Elective
- Technical Electives*
- Internship (optional)
*Denotes classes in which students may earn college
credit through articulation agreements
College
BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE offers these TECHPATH
options: Engineering, Engineering Technology: Applied Engineering
or Computer/Electronic Technology Computer Information Systems:
Computer Science or Business Systems
HUDSON VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Machine Tech., HVAC,
Automotive, Telecommunications Technology or Management
SPRINGFIELD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Design(CAD),
CAD/CAM, Electronics/Robotics Technology, Biotechnology
WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: Architecture, Engineering,
Manufacturing Engineering Tech., Construction Management
VERMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE: Construction Mgmt., Architectural
& Building Eng. Tech., Automotive, Biotechnology, Computer Eng.
Tech.
COLUMBIA-GREEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Automotive Technology,
Computer Science
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