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Engineering Academy Magnet Program

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National Career Academy Coalition Model Academy Since 2010

The Engineering Academy engages students in compelling, real-world challenges that cultivate the essential skills of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. Graduates leave with knowledge and abilities they will use in college and throughout their careers.

The Four C's:

  • Critical Thinking: solving complex, open-ended problems

  • Communication: presenting ideas with clarity and confidence

  • Collaboration: working effectively in diverse teams

  • Creativity: designing original, innovative solutions

Program Highlights

  • Hands-on, project-based learning

  • Industry-aligned curriculum through Project Lead The Way

  • Opportunities to explore diverse engineering and technology pathways

  • Focus on real-world problem solving and innovation

Industry Certification

  • Autodesk Fusion 360

  • Autodesk Revit Next Generation

This program introduces students to advanced design and modeling tools used in today's engineering and architecture fields, preparing them for future careers in engineering, design, and construction.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Open to 9th and 10th grade students

  • Students must have successfully completed Algebra 1

Students in the Engineering Academy at Riverside High School have the opportunity to participate in the ACE Mentor Program. ACE is a Career and Technical Student Organization focused on workforce development, connecting students with professionals from the architecture, construction, and engineering industries. Through this program, students gain real-world insights, mentorship, and hands-on experience, helping them explore career pathways and develop skills essential for success in the design and construction fields.

Four-Year Course Progression