What is the Engineering Program?

by Mel D.

The Engineering program here at Hayward High is a 2-year class program all about creativity and structured design. Engineering introduces students to computer-aided design and manufacturing as it would be introduced in a factory work setting using CAD programs like Onshape and Fusion. Students are taught how to use, manage, and create designs on these websites under the guise of group projects and independent assignments. 

The teachers at the head of this program are Mr. Lockey and Mr. Monroy, who sometimes even put their classes together for group projects about manufacturing history. Engineering is a fun, productive way to hone creative abilities like imagination, innovative thinking, and problem-solving.

Students also have opportunities to go on field trips to manufacturing facilities like C-Hawk. Last year, for instance, we went to C-Hawk and then Chabot College to learn and speak to real engineers from big companies like Tesla. During our C-Hawk tour, we were introduced to machines that created chips that are used in everyday devices like TVs, Computers, and Phones. Engineering also helps students get into college programs like Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

 Furthermore, Engineering opens doors to job opportunities for students by giving them internship opportunities at big companies. If you would like big construction jobs, then Engineering could help put you on the right track to get those big-money-paying jobs.