Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology

Mechanics, Transportation & Logistics – Architecture & Construction – Manufacturing – STEM

Skills you will build

  • Mechanical and technical skills
  • Engineering design and problem-solving
  • Blueprint reading and drafting (CADD)
  • Precision measurement and safety practices
  • Equipment operation and maintenance
  • Coding, robotics, and technology skills
  • Critical thinking and collaboration

After high school

  • 2-Year Technical College (Welding, Diesel, HVAC, CNC, Construction, Robotics)
  • 4-Year Degree (Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology)
  • Apprenticeships (Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Mechanical Trades)
  • Industry Certifications (OSHA, Welding, CDL, Equipment Operation)
  • Direct to Workforce (Manufacturing, Construction, Transportation, Skilled Trades)

Careers in this pathway

Manufacturing & Production Careers

Mechanics, Transportation & Equipment Careers

Architecture & Construction Careers

Engineering & Technology Careers

Courses by focus area

Courses are listed from the earliest grade that can enroll. A counselor can help you choose an order.

Architecture and Construction

  • Intro to Woodworking Technology

    Grades 9 to 12. One semester. 0.5 credit. Available every year. Art credit available.

  • DIY Ag

    Grades 9 to 12. One quarter (2 blocks). 0.5 credit. Available in 2027-2028, 2029-2030 and 2031-2032.

  • Cabinet Design and Making

    Grades 10 to 12. One semester. 0.5 credit. Available in 2026-2027, 2028-2029 and 2030-2031. Art credit available.

  • Building Construction

    Grades 11 and 12. One or two semesters (2 blocks). 1 or 2 credits (to be confirmed).

  • Furniture Design and Making

    Grades 11 and 12. One semester. 0.5 credit. Available in 2027-2028, 2029-2030 and 2031-2032. Art credit available.

Manufacturing

  • Basic Ag Welding

    Grades 9 to 12. One quarter (2 blocks). 0.5 credit. Available every year. Art credit available.

  • CNC Programming and Machining

    Grades 9 to 12. One semester. 0.5 credit. Available in 2027-2028, 2029-2030 and 2031-2032.

  • Advanced Metals

    Grades 10 to 12. One quarter (2 blocks). 0.5 credit. Available in 2026-2027, 2028-2029 and 2030-2031. Art credit available.

Engineering & Design

Mechanics, Transportation, and Logistics

  • Small Engines

    Grades 9 to 12. One quarter (2 blocks). 0.5 credit. Available in 2027-2028, 2029-2030 and 2031-2032.

  • Large Power Equipment

    Grades 11 and 12. One quarter (2 blocks). 0.5 credit. Available in 2026-2027, 2028-2029 and 2030-2031.

  • CDL

    Grade 12. One quarter (2 blocks). 0.5 credit.

STEM / Advanced Technology

  • Global Engineering

    Grades 9 to 12. One semester. 0.5 credit. Available in 2027-2028, 2029-2030 and 2031-2032.

  • Robotics and Coding

    Grades 9 to 12. One quarter (2 blocks). 0.5 credit.

  • Physics

    Grades 11 and 12. One semester. 0.5 credit.

Math Foundations

Work-Based Learning

How Minnesota organizes this field

Minnesota groups careers in this field into these clusters and pathways.

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

  • Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance
  • Health, Safety, and Environmental Management
  • Logistics Planning and Management Services
  • Sales and Services
  • Transportation Operations
  • Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management, and Regulation
  • Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations

Architecture and Construction

  • Construction
  • Design/Pre-construction
  • Maintenance/Operations

Manufacturing

  • Production
  • Manufacturing Production Process Development
  • Maintenance, Installation, and Repair
  • Quality Assurance
  • Logistics and Inventory Control
  • Health, Safety, and Environmental Assurance

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

  • Engineering and Technology
  • Science and Mathematics

Energy Systems