Welcome to the Excel TECC CADD Engineering Technology Program.

I am Mr. Schmidt, and I am the CADD Engineering Technology Teacher here at Excel TECC.

I have 31 years' experience in architecture, engineering and manufacturing, as well as teaching at the college level, and 5 years ago I came to teaching at Excel TECC and haven't looked back.

Parents: This course is not like the "vocational" courses we were around while we were in high school.

CADD is a 2-year college tech prep program - beginning in the Junior year of high school - meaning it has a coordinated curriculum that gives students a path to college studies or entry-level positions upon graduating from the program. Students can earn up to 13 semester hours of college credit for the 2-year course.

We have four CADD students here today - Samantha, Vince, Ben and Brad, and they will present more information on the program and careers in engineering and architecture.

First up is Samantha - she is a Junior at Mayfield; her interest is in Mechanical Engineering.

My favorite parts of our CADD class have been the hands-on activities, such as the K'nex bridge projects, and the 2-D and 3-D drawings created with AutoCAD.

From the start to the end of each day, engineering improves the ways that we communicate, work, travel, stay healthy, and entertain ourselves

Engineering: We apply science and math to solve problems

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We use Computer-aided Design and Drafting (CADD), which is the use of computer technology to aid in the design and drafting of a part, product or buildings.

Engineers develop economical and safe solutions to problems by applying mathematics and science.

Architects - An Architect is the licensed leader of a team of designers in planning and designing buildings.

Engineers and Architects are problem solvers who want to make things work better.

Up next is Vince, who is a Junior at Mayfield and his interest is in Civil Engineering.

My favorite part of the class is working with the AutoCAD program and producing drawings and models on the computer.

Careers in Engineering:

Aerospace Engineers
Civil Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Structural Engineers
Product Design Engrs.
Automotive Engineers
Marine Engineers
Transportation Engineers
Computer Aided Drafters
Steel Detailers

Careers in Architecture:

Architects
Interior Designers
Computer Aided Drafters

Engineering Fields Related to Architecture:

Civil Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
Structural Engineers

Up next is Ben; He is a junior at West Geauga, and his interest is in Architecture.

My favorite parts of the class are meeting new people from other districts, and working with teams.

Ohio College Tech Prep is a program that is linked to High School, College, Business and Industry, ensuring a seamless pathway from High School to College to a Career

You can earn up to 13 hours of college credit at Lakeland, through direct credit

This can save $$$

Imagine graduating from High School with a college transcript!

Engineering CADD Students Will Learn…

Areas of Architectural, Structural and Civil Engineering
Thinking GREEN
Areas of Mechanical, Electrical and Fluid Engineering
2D and 3D CADD techniques and simulations
Blueprint reading and Industry standards
Computer system management
Use of micrometers, calipers, gauges and scales
Spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, databases and desktop publishing
Time management, interviewing, portfolios, applications, globalization, life skills, teamwork

Up next is Brad; He is a junior at Beachwood, and his interest is in Automotive Engineering.

My favorite parts of the class are the group work, and being on a college campus.

Software Selections Include:

AutoCAD
SolidWorks
ArtCam
Microsoft Office

Engineering CADD Classes are held at Lakeland Community College

Students enjoy a glimpse into college life

Class time:

CADD I
(Juniors)
7:35 AM – 9:45 AM

We have several ways for you to follow our class online:

Like us on Facebook:
Excel Tecc CADD Engineering Technology

Follow us on Twitter:
@EXCELTECCCADD

Follow our Channel on YouTube:
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Mr. Schmidt will now speak to you about "The Ideal CADD Student" and our upcoming Open House

is interested in Engineering or Architecture fields

is self-motivated and wants to put forth the effort to succeed

wants to work with others and collaborate with other Excel TECC programs - like with the Modular Homes Project

wants to participate in senior internship opportunities

wants to begin earning college credit in high school

is thinking of his/her future NOW and knows where he/she wants to go

We have two open houses in the next two weeks - you can visit the CADD program at Lakeland:

Tuesday February 5, 2013
6:30-8:30 PM
Lakeland – Engineering Building, Room E-228

Wednesday February 13, 2013
4:30-7:00 PM
Lakeland - Engineering Building, Room E-228

Wednesday February 13, 2013
4:30-7:00 PM
Lakeland - Engineering Building, Room E-228

Thank you Samantha, Vince, Ben and Brad, and thanks to all of you for your time.

Some responses to questions asked during the sessions:

A total of 18 spots maximum in the incoming Junior class.

Students ride busses from their home school to Excel TECC, and then ride a bus from Excel TECC to Lakeland.

We report grades based on the earliest of the 9 schools in the consortium, and the CADD grades will appear on the home schools' report cards.