At the start of the spring term at Yavapai College, the convocation keynote address was given by the incoming college president Dr. Lisa Rhine. During her talk, she made mention of the ratio 1:2:7 in today’s job market and how that impacts education. The 1: 2: 7 ratio means: one job will be available with a master’s degree […]
When exploring the type of work done in construction and within the curriculum of the construction field, the impact of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, plus Art (STEM+A) initiative becomes apparent. Construction is an area that involves all of the components of a STEM+A education. STEM+A helps solve problems in construction – from pouring a […]
Over the past few months, Yavapai College’s Career and Technical Education (CATE) campus has had the benefit of working on a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant aimed at internships for two program areas, Applied Pre-Engineering and Integrated Systems Engineering Technician. An internship is an official or formal program that provides practical experience for beginners in […]
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a grant to The Career and Technical Education School (CTEC) for rural community colleges. Under the grant, CTEC utilized the grant for the Applied Pre-Engineering (AAS degree) and Integrated Systems Engineering Technician (Certificate) programs by creating paid internships with local companies. The design of the Applied Pre-Engineering program is […]
Problem-based learning (PBL) can be defined by certain characteristics: The learning is driven by open-ended problems with no right answer. The problems are context-specific. Students work as self-directed problem solvers in small groups. Key problem is identified and a solution is agreed upon and implemented. The instructor plays the role of a facilitator of learning, guiding the process and […]
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has been an integral part of the Prescott community since its establishment in 1978, nearly 40 years ago. Together, Prescott and Embry-Riddle have become home to tomorrow’s leaders in aviation and formed a reputation for excellence in the skies. Yet Embry-Riddle has refused to rest upon its laurels, challenging itself and its […]
One of the great rewards of working in education is finding students who are passionate about their chosen careers. Alaina Rowitsch is one such student. Through the Mountain Institute Joint Technical Education (MIJTED), she is an Applied Pre-Engineering student in Yavapai College’s Career and Technical Education (CTEC) program. Alaina is pursuing her Associate of Applied […]
This fall, Yavapai College Pre-Engineering Degree students will have the opportunity to put their skills to work with Yavapai County companies. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Yavapai College’s CTEC Campus an $855,350 Advanced Technical Education grant to create semester-long internships with local firms. The award will fund “Engineered for Success: Engineering Technician Training […]
