Project Lead the Way is a national program forming partnerships among Public schools, Higher
education Institutions and the Private Sector to increase the quantity and quality of engineers and
engineering technologists graduating from our education systems. First developed in the '80's,
PLTW is now offered in over 45 states and the District of Columbia.
 
PLTW has developed a four year sequence of courses, which, when combined with college prep
math and science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of
engineering and engineering technology prior to entering college
 
Benefits for students
The Academy of Engineering courses are affiliated with Project Lead the Way. Further information
regarding Project Lead the Way can be obtained from their website. Project Lead the Way allows
students the opportunity to gain college credit if they maintain an 85% average in the course, pass
the final exam and register for the credit.