Agricultural Power and Engineering
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Agricultural Power and Engineering
The Agricultural Power and Engineering program of study provides students with the mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles and methods required to understand dynamic power systems and metal fabrication. Students practice real-world applications, communication skills, and problem-solving skills associated with dynamic power systems and metal fabrication. Students are prepared for a variety of careers including engineering, welding technicians, mechanical and industrial technicians, maintenance technicians, mechanical engineering, metal fabrication, CNC operators, power technology repair and troubleshooting, and green energy technologies.
Sequence of Courses:
Fundamentals of Agricultural Power and Engineering (FAPE)
Agricultural Welding and Fabrication (AWF)
Power and Mechanical Systems (PMS)
Early College Credit/Credentials:
NCCER Credentialed Craft Professional’s Training – Core Curriculum
OSHA 10-Hour Training for Construction
Advanced Standing in New Castle County Vo-Tech,
Polytech, and Sussex Tech Adult Education Programs
Work-Based Learning:
Job Shadowing
Mock Interviews
Resume Workshops
Mentorships
Bachelor’s Degree
Average Salary:
$76,900
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Associate's Degree
Average Salary:
$60,220
Industrial Engineering Technologist
Certificate
Average Salary:
$39,050
Small Engines Mechanics
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Pathway Languages:
RELEVANT LANGUAGES
- Arabic
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Wage Differential
Bilingual employees are compensated with a language differential of 5-20% more per hour than the base rate of a monolingual employee
Where To Find The Languages
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Student pathway Testimonials
Beatriz Ramirez , Student at William Penn
“Now I know what I want to do with my life, thanks to the focus on careers at William Penn. At first, I picked culinary arts because I didn’t know what else to do. But I fell in love with it!”