STEM Engineering Innovation
Mission and Vision
Vision: Create an inclusive environment that prepares students to excel in STEM fields of study in order to be innovators in an evolving society.
Mission: The Lakeville North STEM Engineering and Innovation Program will provide students with opportunities to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, collaboration, and communication for post-secondary and future readiness.
STEM and Manufacturing Pathways
STEM Engineering Innovation at Lakeville North offers three different pathways with specific courses for each. The three pathways are:
Engineering and Technology Innovation Pathway
Explore a multitude of high tech STEM activities utilizing state of the art equipment in the new North ENGINEERING INNOVATION CENTER. Students will be challenged with problem solving and hands-on activities to create unique and fun projects. Career opportunities will be explored and students will get to try out a variety of processes to see if engineering is the right career path for them.
Manufacturing and Welding Pathway
Explore a multitude of high tech STEM activities utilizing state of the art equipment in the newly remodeled North Manufacturing Metals & Welding Lab. Students will be challenged with problem solving and hands-on activities to create unique and fun projects. Career opportunities will be explored and students will get to try out a variety of processes to see if manufacturing or welding is the right career path for them. Level 4 welding students will have the opportunity to earn Concurrent Enrollment for DCTC and get free credit for the Welding 1 class at the college.
Architecture and Computer Aided Design (CAD) Pathway
Explore a multitude of high tech STEM activities utilizing state of the art equipment in the new North ENGINEERING INNOVATION CENTER. Students will be challenged with problem solving and hands-on activities to create unique and fun projects. Career opportunities will be explored and students will get to try out a variety of processes to see if CAD or Architecture is the right career path for them.