Pathway: Engineering & Aerospace Sciences (EASA)

McMinnville School District has partnered with education, business, and industry from around the northwest to develop this career and college driven program. EASA is a hands-on intensive program that will put students a step ahead in readiness for college education and careers in engineering, technology, and science. The curriculum combines engineering and technical skills with hands-on applications to provide students with broadly transferable skills and knowledge in the areas of creative and practical problem solving. As part of the program, industry mentors are invited into the classroom as guest speakers and to work directly with students on projects that are presented at the EASA Engineering Fair each May. Furthermore, EASA has partnered with Chemeketa Community College, and Oregon Institute of Technology to provide students with an option of a concurrent enrollment which offers high school and college credit, as well as transfer options to four-year programs. No application is required for participation in these courses.

EASA Scholar status is awarded to seniors completing 8 or more credits within the EASA pathway.