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Applied Engineering & Drafting

Applied Engineering & Drafting

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Two technicians work on electrical wiring inside a large machine.
Two women converse in a brightly lit room, one smiling and holding a small tool.
A young person wearing safety glasses works on a robotic structure.
A person wearing safety glasses works on electrical wiring inside a panel.
A person works on a complex array of wires and electrical components.
Two technicians work on electrical wiring inside a large machine.
Two women converse in a brightly lit room, one smiling and holding a small tool.
A young person wearing safety glasses works on a robotic structure.
A person wearing safety glasses works on electrical wiring inside a panel.

You will learn to:

Work individually and in teams to solve unique engineering challenges using advanced science and mathematics
Explore, experience, and create innovative projects in the diverse fields of engineering
Invent, design, and apply solutions to complex engineering projects from concept to completion

Description

This one-year program builds a strong academic and engineering foundation and equips students with the skills they need to succeed in post-secondary engineering programs. Using the Project Lead the Way curriculum, students actively explore pre-engineering concepts and principles with a strong focus on problem-solving. The program introduces engineering in a comprehensive, hands-on way and prepares students to excel in future studies and career pathways.

Career Opportunities

A CADD (Computer-Aided Drafting and Design) certification opens a variety of career opportunities across multiple industries. Here are some potential career paths:

  • CAD Drafter
  • CAD Technician
  • Mechanical Drafter
  • CAD Designer
  • 3D Modeler  

Who can attend?

A blue letter 'A' inside a white circle, with a blue border. Adult 

A circular logo with the letters 'HS' in blue within a white circle.High School

Where?
A circular logo with the word 'Lawton' and a view of a sign.
Lawton - Main Campus

Cost of Attendance Summary 

  • Secondary (High School) Students
    • Tuition: Free
    • Applied Engineering & Drafting FEES: $200.00
  • Post-secondary (Adult) Students
    • Tuition: $1,488.00
    • Applied Engineering & Drafting FEES: $200.00

Class Hours

This program may be taken as a half-day session, either in the morning or afternoon, depending on availability and the student’s individual needs.

  • Morning Session: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Afternoon Session: 11:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.

Applying for this Program

Adult Student

Non-medical Admission Booklet

Start Your Application Today!

Please download and read the Non-Medical Admission Booklet above then start your application below.

If you are applying as an ADULT STUDENT, please come to Student Resource Center at Great Plains Technology Center and meet with a Career Advisor to finalize your application.

Student Resource Center

Call: 580-250-5535
Email: studentresourcecenter@greatplains.edu

Walk-in or Postal:
Great Plains Technology Center
Attn: Student Resource Center
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Building 100, Room 107
Lawton, OK 73505

High School Student

Start Your Application Today!

For more information, visit with your high school counselor, or use any forms of the communications below to schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor.

Student Resource Center

Call: 580-250-5535

Email: studentresourcecenter@greatplains.edu

Walk-in or Postal:
Great Plains Technology Center
Attn: Student Resource Center
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Building 100, Room 107
Lawton, OK 73505

APPLY NOW ONLINE

Instructor with glasses and a beard smiles while working at a desk.Christopher Meyer
Pre-Engineering-PLTW Instructor

Send Mr. Meyer a message.

Great Plains Technology Center
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73505

Useful Information

Cost Sheet

PROGRAM BEGINS

August